Our Round Up Of Seasonal Markets For 2024

It’s that time of year when markets and charity fayres start to pop up all around the island, giving us the opportunity to support local makers and small businesses. It’s a great way to meet some of the many local artisans here in Guernsey while you make a start on your Christmas shopping… and it's also an excuse to find something to keep for yourself!

Traditional Christmas Fayre

Sunday 24 November at St Pierre Park Hotel, 11.00am to 5.00pm

Look forward to exploring local stalls selling gifts, decorations, food and more at one of the bigger Christmas fayres of the season. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks, with music playing throughout the day. Details here.

Christmas Fair

Friday 29  & Saturday 30 November at The Bathing Pools, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Find lots of great items to create your own gift package for family, friends, colleagues or clients. The cafe will be open, serving hot food until 3pm. Details here.

Festive Fayre at Le Pommier

Saturday 30th November at Le Pommier Hotel, 11.00am - 5.00pm 

Join the team at Le Pommier who are hosting a variety of local stallholders across the whole ground floor of the hotel, delivering everything you need for the festive season. The bar will be open for drinks and light meals. Details here.

CAPS Christmas Fete

Saturday 30th November at Rohais Badminton Halls from 12.00 noon

Class Act Productions are decking the halls and spreading the joy with fun and games alongside artisan stalls. Details here.

Sausmarez Manor Festive Market

Saturday 30th November at St Martin’s Community Centre, 9.30am - 12.30pm 

You’ll find a wonderful array of stallholders selling handcrafted, homemade & handpicked goods that will make perfect gifts & stocking fillers for your loved ones this Christmas. Details here.

Winter Market

Sunday 1st December at Styx, 1.00pm to 4.00pm 

You are invited to come along to this winter market at Styx, with lots of local small businesses who will help you to start getting in the mood for the festive season with decorations, gift ideas, food produce and more. Details here.

Active Guernsey Christmas Market

Sunday 1st December at Beau Sejour, 11.00am - 4.30pm

You’ll find over 80 stalls at the Active Guernsey Christmas Market this year, raising funds to help local people with learning difficulties to go on holidays and take part in leisure activities throughout the year. Treat yourself to some gorgeous handmade festive creations while you’re there. Details here.

Pink Ladies Christmas Fete

Saturday 14th December at Forest Methodist Church, 11.00am - 5.00pm

Winter Christmas Fair

Saturday 14th December at Earlswood Garden Centre, 10.00am - 4.00pm

This final festive market at Earlswood promises to be packed full of fun and all things Christmas. Details here.

Late Night Christmas Markets in Town

Thursday evenings

The Christmas Markets will be back on Thursday evenings in Market Square for some late night shopping - to be followed, of course, with a mulled wine and dinner with friends.

Saturday Christmas Markets in Town

Market Square will be filled with stallholders on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas, enhancing the 'shop local' experience in town throughout December. 

Christmas Courtyard Market

Monday 9th December at Saumarez Park, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm

The National Trust is hosting its annual Christmas market, set in the cobbled courtyard surrounded by heritage buildings in the park. The evening promises to be magical, with Christmas carols around the tree and winter warming food. Details here.

Herm Christmas Shopping Trips

Various dates throughout November and December

Ok, so we know this isn't technically a market, but it is a bit of a Christmas tradition! Head over to Herm to browse the Herm gift shop, take in a walk and savour a mulled wine at the Mermaid. The Puffin post box will be open for letters to Santa. Details here.

Festive Alderney

Various late night shopping events

Spend an evening feeling festive in Alderney, browsing the boutique shops in Victoria Street and rounding off your night with a mulled wine or dinner in one of the island’s cosy pubs. Highlights include the Christmas lights switch on and the Made in Alderney craft market. Details here. 

Are there more markets taking place? Get in touch via hello@thelist.gg & we'll add them to The List.