There’s something magical about Christmas shopping, the twinkling lights, the smell of mince pies in the air, and a calendar packed with festive fairs and markets. Whether you’re hunting for handmade gifts, supporting local artisans, or looking for a fun family day out, Guernsey’s Christmas shopping scene has plenty to offer.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best places to shop local this festive season from bustling Christmas markets and charity fayres to special Herm shopping trips and late night shopping. Grab your list (and maybe a mulled wine) and get ready to shop.
Peninsula Christmas Fayre
9 November
11:00-17:00, Peninsula Hotel
Full of wonderful local small businesses it’s an opportunity to get lots of Christmas shopping done. Everything from gifts, decoration to food and drinks.
Details here
The Victorian Christmas Shop
14 November- 20 December
Christmas at No. 26 Cornet Street is a very special time of year. Step through the historic green doors into a magical place where time seems to be standing still, yet the fireplace grates are glowing and tables are beautifully stocked with flair and joy. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00-17:00. Enjoy late night opening each Thursday until 20:00 during December, with mince pies and mulled wine too.
Details here
Oatlands Courtyard Christmas Market
15 November
13:00-17:00 | Oatlands Village
A magical Christmas market in the courtyard of Oatlands Village with local stall holders selling all sorts of festive delights, plus the regular courtyard shops open. Oaty & Joey’s play barn will be open for the children.
Details here
Les Caches Christmas Market
16 November
11:00-16:00, Les Caches Farm
The first festive market in this beautiful National Trust of Guernsey building. There’ll be local stall holders, activities and workshops for the children and face painting as well as food and drink available too.
Details here
Round Table Charities Christmas Fair
16 November
10:00-16:00 | Beau Sejour
You can visit Santa in his grotto and the Round Table Charities Christmas Fayre. With over 50 local charities selling Christmas cards, presents, cakes, decorations, and games and prizes to be won, there’s something for the whole family.
Details here
Winter Fayre
21 November
18:00-19:45 | St Sampson’s High School
Try out some tunes with the Cobbioke, win on the raffle, and get ahead with the Christmas shopping browsing the amazing wares of the stallholders.
Details here
Herm Christmas Shopping Trips
22 November – Saturdays and Sundays
10:15-16:35 | Herm
Enjoy a magical pre-Christmas day out in Herm. Take a stroll, find unique gifts at The Herm Shop, and savour delicious food and warming drinks at The Mermaid Tavern.
Details here
Guernsey’s Ultimate Christmas Fayre
23 November
11am-5pm, St Pierre Park Hotel
Festive fun for the whole family. Over 100 local stalls, festive food and drink.
Details here
St Martin’s Christmas Market
18:99-20:30 | 1 December
St Martin’s Community Centre & Parish Hall
The road will be closed for this event across both sites. Alongside 35 different stalls, you can enjoy a raffle, tombola, hot food, teas and cakes. There’ll also be a brass band, carol singing, snow and a chance to meet Santa.
Details here
Late Night Shopping
4, 11 & 18 December
17:00-21:00, St Peter Port
Thursday evenings in December see the return of late night shopping St Peter Port, with many retailers staying open until 9pm.
Details here
The Christmas Courtyard Market
8 December
17:00-20:00, Folk & Costume Museum
A festive evening with carols around the courtyard tree, artisan stallholders (new and familiar) and warming winter food. The Museum Christmas Shop will open for this special evening.
Details here
Saturday Christmas Markets
6, 13 & 20 December
09:00-17:00 | Guernsey Market
Join us this festive season for the return of the Town Christmas Markets. You can find a range of fantastic small local business stalls and shops in the Market Square (both inside and outside) during December.
Details here
We’ll continue to add more shopping events as and when we find them