Our Round Up of Festive Markets in Guernsey 2026

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 treat yourself!

 

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Les Cotils Christmas Fair

Date: Sunday 8 November 

Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm

Venue:  Les Cotils

This annual Christmas shopping event includes 25 Christmas stalls with gifts, decorations, tasty brownies (which always sell out early) and a bumper raffle in aid of the RNLI. Free entry, plenty of parking with refreshments available too. Details here.

 

Growing Together Christmas Sale

Date: Sunday 8 November 

Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Venue: Styx Community Centre

A pre-loved baby and children’s sale with more than 24 stalls, a PPBF pop-up shop, a bumper Christmas raffle and plenty of cake. Details here.

 

The Victorian Christmas Shop

Dates: Friday 13 November to Saturday 19 December

Times: 11.00am – 5.00pm, closed Sundays; Thursdays in December until 8pmVenue: Victorian Shop & Parlour, 26 Cornet Street

Step through the historic green doors where you’ll find glowing grates in the fireplace, an overflowing sweet counter and festive tables stocked with vintage gift ideas. In December, the shop is open on Thursdays until 8pm. Details here.

Museum Christmas Shop

Dates: Friday 13 November to Saturday 19 December

Times: 10,00am - 4.30pm, six days a week, closed Mondays.

Venue: Folk & Costume Museum, Saumarez Park

Every year, the National Trust of Guernsey transforms the museum into a welcoming Christmas shop filled with gifts, decorations and seasonal treats. It’s a good place to find something a little different and enjoy a winter walk in Saumarez Park while you’re there. Details here.

 

Late Night Shopping in The Vale

Date: Friday 13 November 

Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Venue: The Vale Douzaine Room

Browse Christmas presents, decorations and toys at this charity shopping evening, with new and quality pre-loved goods for sale. Details here.

 

Town Church Annual Christmas Fayre

Date: Saturday 14 November: 

Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm, 

Venue: Town Church

Browse stalls selling Christmas gifts and stocking fillers, with children’s activities, games, a tombola and raffle. Tea, coffee, homemade cake and mince pies will also be available. Details here. 

 

Peninsula Christmas Fayre

Date: Sunday 15 November: 

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm, 

Venue: Peninsula Hotel

A selection of local small businesses will be offering Christmas gifts and treats, with the hotel restaurant and bar open throughout the event. Details here.

 

Oatlands Courtyard Christmas Market

Date: Saturday 21 November: 

Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm, 

Venue: Oatlands Village

Browse stalls from local independent businesses alongside the usual Oatlands Village shops. The Play Barn will also be open. Details here.

 

Round Table Christmas Fayre

Date: Sunday 22 November

Time:  TBC

Venue: Beau Sejour

The annual Round Table Christmas Fayre supports local charities, with more than 50 charity stalls selling gifts, bric-a-brac, games, books and baked goods. There will also be activities for children, including Santa’s Grotto, and entry is free.

 

Festive Fayre at Kings

Date: Sunday 22 November

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Venue: Kings

Browse a selection of small businesses and independent makers offering Christmas gifts and treats. The restaurant and bar at 1857 will be open throughout the event.  Details here,

 

Styx Christmas Market

Dates: Sunday 22 November 

Times: 1,30pm - 4.30pm

Venue: Styx Community Centre

Get into the Christmas spirit with stalls selling gifts and decorations, plus the opportunity to buy lifeboat raffle tickets. Coffee and hot dogs will also be available. Details here.

 

Festive Markets & Switch On in Alderney

Date: Friday 27 November 

Time: See organiser details

Venue: Victoria Street, Alderney

Spend an evening browsing Alderney’s shops before rounding off the night with mulled wine or dinner. A selection of other festive events will also run across November and December. Details here. 

 

Christmas Market at The Farmhouse

Date: Saturday 28 November

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Venue: The Farmhouse Hotel

Take your time browsing gifts from local small businesses and meeting some of the people behind them. Details here,

 

Sark Christmas Market 

Date: Saturday 28 November

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm

Venue: The Cider Barn, Sark

A craft and produce market, selling locally made art, pottery, jewellery, woollens, jams and confectionery. Details here.

 

Christmas Market at St Paul’s 

Date: Saturday 28 November

Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm

Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall

Market stalls will be selling gifts, Christmas decorations and seasonal treats for you and your home. Details here,

 

Les Caches Christmas Market

Date: Sunday 29 November

Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm

Venue: Les Caches Farm

Browse local stalls at this National Trust of Guernsey property, with hot drinks and festive treats available too. Details here.

 

Grow Christmas Fayre

Date: Saturday 5 December

Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Venue:  Grow Limited, Route des Coutanchez

A family-friendly fayre with Christmas crafts, children’s games, food, live music, a tombola and raffle. Santa and Frollo will be appearing, and Tiger Lily will be hosting a Christmas wreath-making workshop. Details here.

 

Christmas Market at Deslisles

Date: Saturday 5 December

Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm

Venue:  Deslisles Chapel

This new Christmas market brings together local makers and small businesses, with gifts and festive shopping ideas to browse. Details here.

 

Active Guernsey Christmas Market

Date: Sunday 6 December

Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm

Venue: Beau Sejour

More than 80 stalls are expected at this fundraising market, which supports holidays and leisure activities for local people with learning difficulties.

 

Christmas Courtyard Market

Date: Monday 7 December

Time: 5.00pm -             8.00pm

Venue: Folk & Costume Museum, Saumarez Park

The National Trust’s annual market is set in the cobbled courtyard surrounded by heritage buildings. Expect Christmas carols, artisan stalls and warming seasonal food. Details here.

 

Styx Christmas Market

Dates: Sunday 13 December 

Times: 1,30pm - 4.30pm

Venue: Styx Community Centre

The final Styx market of the year will include stalls selling Christmas gifts, refreshments, a tombola and a raffle in aid of the RNLI Guernsey Lifeboat. Details here.

 

Late Night Shopping in Town

Dates: Thursday evenings in December

Town shops will stay open late on Thursday evenings in December, leaving plenty of time for Christmas shopping, with mulled wine or dinner with friends optional. 

Herm Christmas Shopping Trips

Dates: Various dates throughout November & December

It isn’t technically a market, but it has become a Christmas tradition. Head over to browse the Herm Shop, enjoy a winter walk and stop for mulled wine at the Mermaid. The Puffin post box will also be open for letters to Santa. Details here.

 

Are there more markets taking place? Get in touch and we'll add them to The List.