Organised events and activities offer an exciting adventure for youngsters during school holidays so to make your planning easier, we’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of half term events and activities all in one convenient spot. And fear not, we’ll continue updating it with any new discoveries along the way.
From sports and slime making to exhibitions and toddler sessions, there’s something for everyone.
Amazing Creatures | Guernsey Museum at Candie
Until 15 September
10:00-17:00, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port
The main exhibition showcases the amazing variety of fascinating specimens in Guernsey Museum’s Natural History Collection. Brought back to the island from around the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the collection acts as an important biological record. In the foyer you’ll find an array of diverse insect specimens from locations all around the world. Brought together by numerous enthusiastic collectors these specimens have been assembled for public display, educational purposes and to inspire the most curious of minds.
Free entry with your Discovery Pass.
Kids Clothes Swap & Repairs | Repair Cafe
25 May
10:30-13:30, St Martins Community Centre, St Martins
An opportunity to update your children’s wardrobes by bringing along clothes, shoes and accessories to exchange in our clothes swap. Bring up to 20 items of children’s clothes, shoes or accessories ages 0-14 including coats, jumpers, shoes, tops, trousers, hats, hoodies and swimwear.
Costs £3 to take part.
There will also be a service providing kids clothing repairs. Please register in advance here.
Guided Tours | GSPCA
25, 26, 27, 29, 31 May & 1, 2 June
13:30, GSPCA Animal Shelter, Rue des Truchots
Perfect for animal lovers of all ages – an exciting and educational experience taking you on a journey through the shelter’s facilities and introducing you to the amazing animals that call the GSPCA their home. Learn about the work done to protect and care for animals in Guernsey.
Book here.
Children’s Mindfulness Yoga | Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre
28 May
15:30-16:00, Rue des Monts, St Sampson
Children see the world through an open and curious mind – these sessions give them tools to help regulate their own emotional health, in turn helping their mental health; all through a holistic approach. For ages 2-5. £20 for a 5-week block. Book here.
Multi Sports | On Your Marks – Guernsey Sports Commission
28-31 May
08:45-12:00, Hautes Capelles Primary School
A fun event split between 45 minutes of supervised climbing and 45 minutes of craft making with Iris & Dora. Crafts include pottery painting, fairy doors, clay play and collage. For school years 3-6. Costs £7.50.
Now fully booked.
Sports Tasters | On Your Marks – Guernsey Sports Commission
28-31 May
13:30-15:00, Various locations
The On Your Marks programme provides a range of single session activities. For school years 5-9.
Costs £3. Book here.
Climb & Craft | Up Climbing
29 & 31 May
09:30-11:00 or 11:30-13:00, Up Climbing, The Galaad Chapel, Castel
A fun event split between 45 minutes of supervised climbing and 45 minutes of craft making with Iris & Dora. Crafts include pottery painting, fairy doors, clay play and collage. For ages 4-5.
Costs £19. Book here.
Climb & Craft Double Session | Up Climbing
29 & 31 May
09:30-13:00, Up Climbing, The Galaad Chapel, Castel
A fun event split between two 45 minutes of supervised climbing and two 45 minutes of craft making with Iris & Dora. Crafts include pottery painting, decoupage and clay play. For ages 6+.
Costs £19. Book here.
Blossoming Toddlers | Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre
30 May
13:30-14:30, Rue des Monts, St Sampson
Blossoming Toddlers is a weekly drop-in playgroup providing toddlers with the opportunity to play and explore the world around them. Suitable from crawling age to 2.
Free. No booking required.
Fun and Fit | On Your Marks – Guernsey Sports Commission
28-31 May
08:45-12:00, Hautes Capelles Primary School
A fun event split between 45 minutes of supervised climbing and 45 minutes of craft making with Iris & Dora. Crafts include pottery painting, fairy doors, clay play and collage. For school years 1-2. Costs £7.50.
Now fully booked.