Events

Alderney comes to life when the sun shines and the stunning sandy beaches are a haven for water babes and sun-worshippers alike. With such a range of bays there is always one sheltered from the prevailing winds and sometimes with decent surf too.

Stretch your legs exploring the lanes at the back of St Anne, or try walking up the aptly named Zig Zag path. You can pause for breath on the benches thoughtfully placed all the way up or stop off for a cuppa at the airport cafe afterwards.

But for more organised activity then Alderney has that in spades too. Visitors often come back year after year to join in with their favourite annual event and none is more popular than Alderney Week.

The carnival combines the charm of a giant village fete with a festival atmosphere which involves the whole Island. The usual population of 2,400 nearly doubles and many visitors book their accommodation year on year... come for Alderney Week and you get hooked! There are more than 130 organised events so there really is something for everyone and children will never wail that they are bored – just exhausted.

Other quirky unique attractions include the only working railway in the Channel Islands with a steam train pulling former London Underground carriages. Santa and Easter Egg specials are great for the kids with a varied service for the rest of the year.

Whether you want action-packed or lazy, or a bit of both in your holiday then Alderney offers it all. For such a small place it is surprising how much goes on and the only problem is how to sample it all in just one visit!

Download our 2012 Diary of Events below.