Client Information Children – parks, party venues & activities
Although this list is not exhaustive, it does give a few suggestions for entertaining the children, either for an afternoon in the park or for a birthday party. Watch the Guernsey Press for details of seasonal activities. Also check out the website http://islandmums.com/
Parks and Playgrounds
Candie Gardens, is a park with beautiful views over the harbour and is home to the Guernsey Museum. Café Victoria serves light lunches and snacks and the park is laid out with paved walkways suitable for strollers as well as a beautiful grassy area for a picnic. Open daily from 8 am. http://www.museums.gov.gg/gmag
Saumarez Park in the parish of Castel is the biggest park in Guernsey. The main playground is currently open but is in need of redevelopment which is due to start soon. There are lovely paved paths for a nice stroller walk, learning to ride a bike and scooting. In the middle of the park is a huge green field for running around and ball sports plus a duck pond where young children love to watch the ducks and birds. The café is the ideal place to enjoy a light lunch or for drinks and ice cream for the children on a hot day. Inside the cafe is a great chalk board room for children to draw and be creative on rainy days. http://www.saumarezpark.com/
Delancey Park in St Sampson has a children’s play area, open field cricket pitch, small skateboard ramp and stroller-friendly walkways surrounding the park for an easy walk.
Beau Sejour in St Peter Port is equipped with a playground situated behind the leisure centre. The playground is suitable for children under the age of 8 and next door is a huge open grass area ideally suited for ball sports. The Parks Café and Bar sells refreshments. A new skateboard park for older children is located on the same site. www.freedomzone.gg
Le Friquet Garden Centre in Castel has an outside and soft inside play area for children under the age of 8. Enjoy a lovely tea or light lunch at Café des Amis (open every day) or something Italian at Terrazzo del Giardano (open Friday, Saturday & Sunday). The centre opens from 8:30am every day. http://www.bluediamond.gg/le-friquet-garden-centre/
Les Amarreurs in Vale has a playground with a safety surface and is convenient when visiting Les Amarreurs Bay as well.
Sausmarez Manor in St Martins offers a lovely outing for children up to the age of 7 with a putting green, play area and a Ride-on train. The Park Café offers home-made cakes and light refreshments. Tel: 01481 235571 http://www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk/
Styx Community Centre has a small playground which is open for use by those living in the Western Parishes.
Party Venues . Jungle House - Oatlands Village Les Gigands, St Sampons Tel: 01481 241643
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Largest Indoor climbing area on the island which is suitable for various ages, outdoor trampolines, go-carts and an entertainment area. Party packs and food as well as craft activities are available. Oatlands Mini Golf Tel: 01481 241422 http://www.oatlands.gg/ Beautiful outdoor mini golf area
Church Halls and Community Centres Various Church halls and community centres can be rented for a children’s party. Contact the church or parish community centres directly.
Fun Factory Longfrie Inn, Rue de Longfrie, St Pierre du Bois. Tel: 01481 263107 Suitable for children 2 – 10 years, softplay area and gardens
Karting Guernsey The Track, Victoria Ave, St Sampson’s. Tel: 01481 723414, Mob: 07781 101142 http://kartingguernsey.co.uk/ From 8 years and older
The Venue – Private Cinema Part of the complex at the Fermain Valley Hotel, St Peter Port. Tel: 01481 235666 https://www.fermainvalley.com/unwind/facilities/ Private cinema seating up to 27 people can be hired out for birthday parties. Birthday guests have access to the cinema itself as well as a private bar and hospitality area and food can be ordered from the hotel restaurant. You can either select a film from the cinema’s extensive library or bring your own DVD.
Indoor Cricket Guernsey (ICG) La Route de la Hougue du Pommier, Vale. Tel: 01481 253700 Supervised and organized energy filled party with the option of football, dodge ball, cricket, multisport, ultimate Frisbee, and many other high energy games. Food and drinks are provided; you are only responsible for the cake and party bags of your choice. Ideally suited for children aged 4 and above. Visit the website for details. www.icg.gg
The Island Bowl Victoria Avenue, St Sampson’s. Tel: 01481 710444 http://mfabowl.com/guernsey/ For a fun game of bowling, party invitations, an event photo and food; all available at one venue. The Island Bowl also has a venue for a Disco party or has a party with the combination of the two activities.
Bumblebee Boat Pirate/Herm Parties. Set sail on the Bumblebee boat decorated with pirate flags and enjoy treasure hunts and pirate spotting along the coast of Guernsey. http://www.bumblebee.gg/parties.aspx
Outdoor Guernsey Pumpkin Cottage, L'Eree. St Pierre du Bois. Tel: 01481 267627 or 07781 130403 www.outdoorguernsey.co.uk For a group of 12 children, choose from Archery, indoor wall climbing, outdoor climbing, coasteering, kayaking or raft building. These sessions are suitable for all abilities and all equipment is supplied.
The Guernsey Surf School Vazon Bay, Castel. Tel: 07911 710789 www.guernseysurfschool.co.uk/birthdays.html For a fun-filled day at the beach including surfing (all abilities), beach games, rock climbing and water based games for a maximum of 40 children between the months of May and September.
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Paintball Games in Guernsey 11 Contree Mansell, St Peter Port. Tel: 07781 104068 http://www.battletec.co.uk/
Places to Visit and Activities
Castle Cornet in St Peter Port is open from Easter to October to take a step back in time, enjoy History in Action, Outdoor theatre and let the Castle come alive with various activity sheets while doing the Castle trail. Tel: 01481 721657 http://museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet
Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum in Torteval with a History in Action performance most Sunday and Tuesday mornings (May to September) with Activity Sheets. Tel: 01481 265036 http://museums.gov.gg/article/101090/Fort-Grey
Guernsey Candles in St Sampsons offers candle making daily to all ages with a lovely gift shop adjacent. Open from 9 – 5:30. Tel: 01481 249686 https://www.facebook.com/GuernseyCandles/
Model Yacht Pond in St Peter Port is a large free pond for sailing yachts and model boats. Great on a nice sunny weekend, the model yacht pond is also used for younger children to learn to sail. Tel: 01481 720229
Adventure Sark Available all year, coastal exploration, a mix of swimming, scrambling, jumping and exploring caves, gullies and caverns. Tel: 07781 464100 http://www.adventuresark.com/
Island Rib Voyages exhilarating boat trips leaving from St Peter Port Harbour and exploring the coastline of Guernsey and the other islands in the Bailiwick as well as the wildlife along the coastline including puffins and (sometimes) seals. Tel: 01481 713031 http://www.islandribvoyages.com/
Bumblebee Cruises boat trips around Guernsey and the other Bailiwick islands. Also, Puffin Patrol, Seal Safari. Tel: 01481 720200 http://www.bumblebee.gg/
Wild Guernsey Foraging trips Celebrate the wild with natures harvest during a variety of workshops. You will leave with an understanding of foods that the wild has to offer us, how to forage safely and with care for the environment. https://wildguernsey.wordpress.com/events/
Annual Shows & Carnivals
Summer in particular is very busy in Guernsey with lots to do. Below is a list of events which might be useful for keeping the children entertained. Most take place in the Summer months but keep an eye on the Guernsey Press to see what is going on.
West Show Celebrating 100 years, agricultural and horticultural traditions are on show on Guernsey's west coast, as well as an array of local costume. There is also usually a small funfair. Takes places over 2 days in August
North Show Lots of family entertainment, including all of the traditional agricultural, horticultural and craft categories.
Donkey Derby
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This popular annual event will include a variety of charity stalls, crown and anchor, not forgetting the donkey races!
Motorsports Hill climbs, car sprints, autocross and sand racing events are held throughout the year at various locations.
Harbour Carnival Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with street entertainers, a man powered flight competition and a duck race all held around St Peter Port Harbour in early August.
Town Carnival Oodles of family fun with clowns, face painters, musicians and much more in St Peter Port's streets. Town carnival usually takes place in July, during the first week of the States’ Schools summer holiday.
Seafront Sundays Enjoy the atmosphere as the St Peter Port Seafront is closed off for various events and activities
Saturday concerts in Market Square A series of musical concerts and dance performed in the heart of St Peter Port
Castle Nights Music and entertainment at Castle.Cornet. Entry. 6pm-9pm Friday nights in Summer. See the Guernsey Press for further information.
Rocquaine Regatta A full day of entertainment, activities and fun, on stage, on the beach and in the sea. There are activities suitable for all ages. Usually held at the beginning of August.
Torteval Scarecrow Festival This very popular event takes place in August. Enjoy typical summer fete activities and follow the trail through a beautiful area of the south west of Guernsey to see the scarecrows..
Useful links http://www.visitguernsey.com/events http://www.museums.gov.gg/ http://islandmums.com/whats-on-guernsey/ https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/guernsey/events
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