A what's-on guide for families in Guernsey in the build up to Christmas.
For such a small island, there is so much going on in the build-up to Christmas, and it can be a minefield trying to keep track of what’s on offer. But we’re here to help, we’ve pulled together all the info you need in one place, from where to see Santa to panto, Christmas markets, Christmas Lights Tours, ice skating, and so much more!
PLEASE NOTE that events will be removed from the list once they have taken place to make it easy to see what events are still upcoming.
Who Wants To See Santa?...
ME! There are lots of opportunities to see the big guy this Christmas whether at a Santa’s Grotto or at a Christmas Fayre. Some need booking and others you can just turn up too, so check out the booking info.
Here are all the places to see Santa this Christmas in Guernsey…
Alpine Lodge Family Saturdays and Sundays
Includes sweet and savoury light grazing dishes, hot chocolate station, chocolate fountain with fruit, marshmallows and shortbread, Christmas crafts PLUS a visit from Father Christmas with gifts for children.
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Old Government House, St Peter Port
- When: 25th & 26th Nov, 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, 23rd & 24th Dec
- Time: 12pm to 3pm
- Cost: £49 per adult, £25 for children 13-17 year old, £20 for children 12 and under
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Le Friquet Garden Centre Santa’s Grotto
*SOLD OUT*
- Where: Le Friquet Garden Centre
- When: Sun 26th Nov to Sun 24th Dec
- Cost: £10 per child 12m+
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Tea with Santa Christmas Party (2-5yrs/ 6-11yrs)
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Oaty & joey’s, Oatlands
- When: Mon 18th to Sat 23rd Dec
- Time: 4pm to 6pm
- Cost: £22 per child
- More info: CLICK HERE
Recurring Christmas Events
The majority of recurring events need booking, if you’re interested, don’t delay as they often sell-out fast.
Domes at the Duke
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Duke of Richmond Hotel, St Peter Port
- When: From Fri 17th Nov
- Cost: £50 per person
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Ice Skating at Le Friquet
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Le Friquet Garden Centre
- When: Sat 25th Nov to Mon 8th Jan 2024
- Cost: Peak: adult skate £13, child skate £11 (off-peak all tickets £5)
- More Info: CLICK HERE
MTG’s The Greatest Snowman Escape Room
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: St Saviour’s Community Centre, Le Neuf Chemin, St Saviour
- When: Sat 25th Nov to Sun 7th Jan 2024
- Cost: Adults £16, Teen (12-18yrs) £12, Junior (7-12yrs) £10, Infant (under 7yrs) £5
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Magical Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride (3yrs+)
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Le Friquet Garden Centre
- When: Sat 26th Nov to Sat 24th Dec
- Cost: £5
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Town Christmas Markets
- Where: Market Square, St Peter Port
- When: Thurs 30th and 7th, 14th, 21st Dec, 6pm -9pm. Sat 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Dec 9am to 5pm.
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Christmas Family Walking Cluedo Game
- Where: Starts at St Saviour’s Community Centre, ends at Holmwood Farm
- When: Fri 1st Dec to Sat 6th Jan 2024
- Cost: FREE
- More info: CLICK HERE
The 12 Bays of Christmas
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
- When: Fri 1st to Sun 31st Dec
- Cost: Adults £12, child £5
- More info: CLICK HERE
GADOC Presents Beauty and the Beast
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
- Where: Beau Sejour Theatre
- When: Sat 23rd Dec to Sat 6th Jan 2024
- Cost: Adults £17 and OAPs/under 18s £12
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Christmas Markets
There are lots of opportunities to shop local this Christmas at one of the many Christmas markets that are taking place. Here are the markets in date order, happy shopping!
Town Christmas Markets
- Where: Market Square, St Peter Port
- When: Thurs 30th and 7th, 14th, 21st Dec, 6pm -9pm. Sat 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Dec 9am to 5pm.
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Other Events
Here are the one-off Christmas events taking place…
Polar Bear Swim 2023
- Where: La Vallette Bathing Pools, St Peter Port
- When: Sat 25th Dec
- Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
- More Info: CLICK HERE
Boxing Day Dip 2023
- Where: Cobo Bay
- When: Sun 26th Dec
- Time: 11am
- More Info: CLICK HERE
New Year’s Day Swim
- Where: Meet on the Imperial Terrace
- When: Mon 1st Jan 2024
- Time: 10am
- More Info: CLICK HERE
