7 things to do this Easter bank holiday weekend in Guernsey

Awesome activities this long bank holiday weekend – from an “Eggstravaganza” to a treasure hunt and more.

1. Fire and forage for families

Something different for the weekend, how about a 2-hour workshop on fire starting, cooking outside and foraging / eating wildfood. To find out more, click here.

2. Spring clean and self storage

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3. Island explorers’ treasure hunt

Find the clues across historic sites in Guernsey – it’s free, and ideal for young and old. Explorers packs will be available at Castle Cornet between 25 and 27 March, or download the map from the Guernsey museums’ website. Hand completed treasure hunts into Guernsey museum and get a small gift and be entered into a prize draw. Find out more, by clicking here.

4. Shrine of the Sacred Heart

A unique opportunity to visit a shrine made entirely from local seashells in a German bunker on Hommet headland at Vazon. It’s open on Saturday 26 March between 2pm and 4pm. For more information, click here.

5. Eggstravaganza

6. Cycling tour – Northern shoreline

Suitable for all ages and abilities, this afternoon three-hour bike ride on Monday 28 March along coastal tracks and lanes will visit sites from Le Déhus Dolmen, Beaucette Marina and L’Ancresse Bay. More information is available by clicking here.

7. A stitch in time

Guernsey’s equivalent to the Bayeux Tapestry, the Guernsey bailiwick millennium tapestry illustrates 1,000 years of history in 10 embroidered panels. You can join the team in making a tapestry to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Toilers of the Sea, the novel by Victor Huge which was dedicated to Guernsey. You can add a stitch between 10am and midday every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – with free entry for children under 16. If you’re interested, you can find more details by clicking here.

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6 Awesome Things To Do In Guernsey This August Bank Holiday Weekend

Here are great ideas for what to do on the late bank holiday weekend for the whole family from outdoor cinema to caveman exploration, music and more on Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August.

Outdoor cinema at Cobo

If you love movies, head down to the Sure Big Screen at Cobo. Lots of great films are being shown in the great outdoors – including movies for children, big kids and classics.

On Saturday, Planes 2: Fire & Rescue (PG) is being shown at 2.30pm followed by What We Did On Our Holiday (12A) at 5.15pm and then the Oscar-winning The Theory of Everything (12) at 7.30pm.

On Sunday, fans of Frozen (PG) will love the sing-a-long showing at 11am. Paddington the movie (PG) is up at 12.45pm. And then it’s The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) at 7.30pm.

On Bank Holiday Monday, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) will show at 2.30pm. The Wizard of Oz (PG) will be showing at 5.15pm and then the classic The Italian Job (1969) (PG) at 7.30pm.

For more information, click here.

Caveman exploration

Okay, so this kinda cool. Have a look around Guernsey’s ancient monuments. Experts and volunteers from Guernsey museums will be on hand at each of the selected dolmens on Saturday, Sunday (no archaeologists) and Monday afternoon.

Interested, meet at La Déhus from 2pm on Saturday. On Sunday, it’s a walking tour covering Le Creux es Fai’es and Le Trépied – just meet at Lihou carpark for a 2pm start. On Monday meet at La Varde from 2pm.

Children can complete a Fete des Dolmens passport by picking up a stamp and answering questions in the 3 different locations. Pop your card into Candie or hand it to an archaeologist on the last day – you could win a Guernsey Museums goody bag. The passport will be available to download from the museums website soon. Click here for more information.

Clear out at home – and putting things into storage!!!

The long bank holiday weekend is the ideal opportunity to do all those jobs you might have not had time to do.

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Live Music

Another balcony gig at the Cobo Bay Hotel, this time with popular covers band Fleetwood Bac. Pete Frampton and friends are supporting. Music starts from 3pm on Sunday 30 August. Click here for more information.

The annual Vale Earth Fair is also on Sunday from noon to midnight. The Jungle Brothers are among the groups playing the Channel Island’s longest running music festival. For more details, click here.

Cool running and lunch outside!

It’s Seafront Sunday plus the Guernsey Waterfront Marathon in St Peter Port on Sunday 30 August– so why not enjoy the activities and cheer on the runners? The seafront is pedestrians only with market stalls and al fresco dining. For more information, click here.

Hill climb

Rev up for the motor spectacular as competitors race up the Val des Terres course on the way out of St Peter Port. Action starts from 9am on bank holiday Monday. Click here for more information.