Whats On – Autumn 2016 in the Channel Islands
Book and Stay this Autumn!
Food festivals and spooky events
Featured event:
Tennerfest
1st October – 12th November 2016
Set priced menus across the islands’ starting from just £10!
Take a look at the menus
Jersey Events
Street Food Thursday
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th October
Food stalls in the town centre high street between 12 and 7pm with late night shopping until 7pm.
Featured event:
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre (Cider Festival)
8th – 9th October
Join in with the celebrations at Hamptonne Country Life Museum
Paperclix Jersey Rally
14th October
Rally racing across the island.
The Riedel Masterclass with Dunell’s Premier Wines
14th October
Champagne reception, four wine tastings with Matt Knight and wine glasses to take home. Tickets £55 per person. Booking essential.
Amaizin’ Halloween Spooktacular
22nd – 30th October
Daily halloween spooky activities and adventures for children from 10am – 4pm.
Halloween at Mont Orgueil Castle
29th October
Terrifying tours through the keep with The Medieval Dead, horror screenings, a silent disco and plenty of dressing up amongst other activities. 6.30pm onwards. Organised by Jersey Heritage.
Guernsey Events
Featured event:
Guernsey International Food Festival
23rd September – 2nd October
Cook-offs, demos, tastings and themed food events.
Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor
29th September, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October
Reputedly one of the most haunted houses in Britain! Tours start at 6.30pm – advanced booking recommended. Email: sausmarezmanor@cwgsy.net
Spooky Souper Saturday
29th October
Soup and spooky events in the Victorian walled garden. Suitable for all the family.
The Haunted Castle
29th October
Halloween events at Castle Cornet and its museums.
Remembrance Sunday
13th November
Free entry to Castle Cornet.
Guernsey Markets for the Autumn:
- Castel Parish Farmers Market opens at 9am every other Saturday throughout the year in Le Friquet Garden Centre, Castel: 1st, 15th, 29th October,12th & 26th November.
- The Farmers and Fisherman’s Market offers Fresh local produce including locally caught seafood. Open every Saturday from 9am. During the winter months the market operates from St Martin’s Parish Hall: 1st October.
- Fresh Fridays Produce Market in Market Square, St Peter Port, opens from 8.30am until 2.30pm every Friday. Guernsey local produce is for sale including fresh fish, meat, vegetables, chutney, pate, deli and cakes: 30th September, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October.
Take a look at our blog on Hotel Treats for food specific events or for festive events in November and December take a look at our Christmas in the Channel Islands blog.
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