Your Ultimate Guernsey Summer Bucket List

Make time to experience being a tourist at home this summer and find joy on your doorstep, starting with these holiday bucket list suggestions. 

  

 

1.  Enjoy live music at the KPMG Castle Music Nights.

2.  Do an outdoor yoga class

3.  Visit the Renoir Tea Garden.

4.  Have fish and chips on the beach at Cobo.

5.  Soak up some heritage with all the National Trust of Guernsey.

6.  Enjoy an early morning sea swim and a coffee at La Vallette.

7.  View a free screening of Puccini's iconic Opera Tosca.

8.  Book an Island Rib Voyage to see local landmarks and wildlife at sea.

9.  Have a go at stand up paddle boarding.

10. Go to France for the weekend.

11. Find a new bay for a sunset dip.

12. Dip your toes in a Venus pool.

13. Make Greek yoghurt ice creams.

14. Enjoy a leisurely brunch with friends.

15. Kick off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes. Grounding at its best.

16. Escape for a few nights with a special staycation.

17. Head over to Cobo to catch a balcony gig.

18. Go on a seaweed foraging tour.

19. Catch up with friends with a coffee date.

20. Grab a book and head to the beach for a few hours me-time.

21. Hire an electric bike and zip around Alderney.

22. Take a stroll through town and enjoy Seafront Sunday.

23. Try something new. Anything! Whatever you feel like, do it!

24. Pop over to our sister island and enjoy Sark like a local.

25. Watch a twilight cinema screening at Castle Cornet.

26. Stock up at a Farmer’s Market for a summer BBQ.

27. Charter a boat for some fishing, sightseeing or inter island travel.

28. Enjoy a day at the races at the Sark Sheep Racing.

29. Have a full beach day with friends.

30. Go on a cliff walk.

31. Learn to make a mallorquina salad

32. Try kayaking or coasteering with Outdoor Guernsey.

33. Book in a pedicure.

34. Enjoy dinner al fresco with friends.

35. Enjoy some family fun at the Rocquaine Regatta. 

36. Check out the views from the top of Victoria Tower.

37. Take a nap in the afternoon… in a hammock!

38. Finish at least three books.

39. Pop over the water for Alderney Week. 

40. Drop in to see the animals and the entertainment at the West Show.

41. Join in the fun at the Donkey Derby.

42. Pop to a kiosk for a sandwich, followed by an ice cream.

43. Take in a local festival with the Vale Earth Fair.

44. Embrace your inner child and simply have fun at your favourite spot on the island.

45. Visit Victor Hugo's house and take in the view with a picnic in the gardens.

46. Watch the sun setting over the Atlantic over on the west coast.

47. Take in the Battle of Flowers at the North Show. 

48.  Pack a picnic for the Candie Gardens Concerts.

49. Enjoy the tradition of a DOR afternoon tea.

50. Plan a working session and a swim at The Bathing Pools.