Late-night shopping in St Peter Port

Late-night shopping in the run-up to Christmas with a number of local outlets staying open until 9pm in Town on the four Thursdays from 1st December through to 22nd December and on The Bridge on 20th December.

A range of entertainment will add to the festive spirit with buskers dotted around St Peter Port.

There will be a Christmas market selling hand-made goods, along with a range of outdoor stalls offering hot drinks, mulled wine, chestnuts and doughnuts, along with treats and sweets.

Korinne Le Page, Head of Retail Development at the Guernsey Retail Group, said: “We are excited to be offering late-night shopping once again which has become a firm favourite in the yearly calendar. There are some fabulous businesses here and the extended opening hours means Islanders can shop locally and support our local traders and hospitality venues.

“We are fortunate to enjoy a wonderful community spirit in Guernsey so hope the extended hours, entertainment, stalls and excitement leading up to Christmas all add to the festive atmosphere.”

The musicians will be based outside Creaseys in the High Street, Boots and Moores Hotel and the market is located in Market Square, with 15 small, local businesses, offering a range of hand made and other items for Christmas. There will be, in addition, charity stalls stationed around St Peter Port.

CT Plus has put on its late night N1, N2, N3 and N4 services which leave the bus terminus each Thursday at 9.30pm. Le Petit Train will run a free park and ride service between 6pm and 9pm on 15 and 22 December from Sir Charles Frossard House to Picquet House to help locals transport their festive purchases.

On late night shopping evenings and Saturdays next month, all parking restrictions are being relaxed on The Albert Pier, The Crown Pier and North Beach and spaces are available on the White Rock and St Julian’s Emplacement in designated areas.

Korinne added: “To add to the festive fun, a number of our Town retailers will be offering discounts and running promotions for the evenings in particular and others throughout December.”