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!

Christmas Shopping Village

Saturday 9th November at Earlswood Garden Centre, 11.00am - 4.00pm 

As the festives season approaches, stallholders are gathering tp bring you a selection of their Christmas decorations to decorate your home and lots of gifts and unique handmade items on to browse. Details here.

Winter Fayre

Sunday 10th November at The Peninsula Hotel, 11.00am - 5.00pm 

The winter fayre at the Peninsula is back again for the third year. Once again, a wide variety of local small businesses will be sharing lots of gift ideas for the festive season. The restaurant and bar will be open throughout the event. Details here.

Christmas Market

Saturday 16th November at St Martin's Community Centre, 11.00pm - 4.00pm 

Support local stallholders and discover unique stocking fillers at this Christmas Market. You'll find stalls selling sweets and chocolates, handmade jewellery, beauty products, food hampers, Christmas cakes, biscuits, and many different types of Christmas gifts. Details here.

Festive Courtyard Market

Saturday 16th November at Oatlands, 2.00pm - 6.00pm 

Pop along to the first Courtyard Christmas market at Oatlands. Set in the beautiful outdoor courtyard under the twinkling lights there will be everything you need to get in the festive spirit. Details here.

Annual Christmas Market

Sunday 17th November at Les Cotils, 11.00am - 3.00pm 

The market is spread over two rooms this year so there will be even more stalls, each with a unique selection of gifts and decor for your home, family and friends. Don’t forget you can pop in for a coffee or, if you book, you can also enjoy lunch with your shopping experience. Details here.

Round Table Christmas Fayre

Sunday 17th November at Beau Sejour, 10.00am - 4.00pm 

The annual Round Table Christmas Fayre supports local charities,with over 50 charity stalls selling a variety of gifts and baked goods, with fun and activities for kids of all ages, including Santa's Grotto.

Christmas Fayre at The Farmhouse

Sunday 17th November at The Farmhouse, 10.00am - 4.00pm 

A gathering of local stallholders will be selling gifts, decorations and a selection of food and sweet treats at this traditional Christmas fayre. The bar and restaurant will be open for drinks and food. Details here.

Winter Wonderland Weekend

Friday 22nd November at Earlswood Garden Centre, 5.00pm - 8.00pm 

This shopping experience extends over the weekend, starting on Friday evening and continuing on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day. Details here.

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.

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.