May 07 - 14 2022
Guernsey
A week long TOMCC Trifest event on the beautiful island of Guernsey taking in the annual celebrations for Liberation Day. The event is open to all TOMCC Club Members and WATOC Club Members.
There will be a number of events organised over the week and Guernsey has a lot of sights to see and places to visit during the day. There will be a Bike Show and a Gala Dinner & Dance (reservation and payment needed in advance).
Please book your own accommodation on the island for that week (or longer if you fancy exploring more) and check this page for more details of the events that will be going on. Check the sailing times for the ferries first though - you don't want to spend a night on the dock. For a 15% discount on Condor Ferry bookings use the code TOMCC22 (this will expire on 6th of April 2022 and is valid for travel between 4 May and 17 May 2022).
Accomodation:
Premier Inn Double Room
According to the Premier Inn website, the brand new hotel had been finished and was open from the 1st February 2022. Bookings are now being taken online but get in quick as prices will be rising (don't they always) as the date gets closer. They appear to be the cheapest option with advanced bookings for the Trifest week at about £468 with flexible bookings from £579. You can book up to 4 rooms on the main website and there is a special section for block bookings of 5 rooms or more. See the Guernsey St Peter Port (Admiral Park) hotel | Premier Inn website for more details.
You are advised to check ferry times before your hotel and make sure you book your ferry crossing with Condor ferries. Use code TOMCC22 for a 15% discount (this will expire on 6th of April 2022 and is valid for travel between 4 May and 17 May 2022)..
The Guernsey Branch Members will help out with advice wherever possible.
See also: visitguernsey.com
Entertainment:
Thursday, May 5th.
Guernsey Branch club night at The Pony Inn. If any visitors arrive early, they are welcome to join us, at 6:30 pm. Booking needed though, please (contact tomccgbg@gmail.com).
Friday, May 6th.
Meet n Greet.
3-6 pm. Venue T.B.A. (it will be one of Guernsey's tourist attractions).
Friday evening, your own choice. Your hotel or visit town nightlife.
Saturday, May 7th.
Daytime. Muster at Vista's 10 am. Various tours etc will be organised. Booking will be essential.
Free night to spend at your hotel with friends or visit any nightlife / pub / club that puts on entertainment.
Sunday, May 8th.
Ronez Quarry, Les Vardes from 11am to 4pm. Bike Show in a working Quarry. Food / ice cream vans, toilets etc. Trials bikes riding display, Quarry nature walk. No need to book, just turn up.
Sunday evening.
Gala Dinner/dance Live (UK band https://the3sixties.com) at the Peninsula hotel, Les Dicqs. Booking is essential (reservations and payment needed by 31/3/22 - contact tomccgbg@gmail.com) - places are £29.75 per person.
Monday, May 9th.
Guernsey's Liberation Day holiday.
Events Island Wide, various venues. Culminating at 9-9:30 pm in St Peter Port for grand fireworks let off from the harbour breakwater.
Suggestions for the day include...
Morning, visit the German Occupation Museum ( by Airport)
Afternoon, Venture Inn/ Mallard Complex ( by Airport) Pub party, live music ( Matt Bonneville and the Cage Shakers)
Good views of the Island Cavalcade when it passes.
Tuesday, May 10th.
Sark Liberation Day. Booking essential - Boat passage (no vehicles).
Alternative, Bike rides / Tours.
Also Tues. 10th. 3 cruise ships are due to anchor in The Little Russell, just outside of St Peter Port. A potential 4,000 visitors may come ashore.
FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
Muster at 10 am Vista's Cafe, Vazon.
We will escort you to the tours of your choice.
See separate activities list.
Tours need pre-booking (contact tomccgbg@gmail.com).
See also Suggested Actives page for German Naval HQ with Guernsey Walking Tours.
Weds (11th) Evening from 7-9pm is Guernsey's equivalent of Poole bike night, White Rock, St Peter Port harbour. Cafe / drinks n bikes or a short walk into town / eateries, pubs etc.
Thursday Evening is the 2nd TOMCC social night at the Pony Inn, 6:30 pm. Saying goodbye to those leaving on the Friday. Booking needed, please.
There will be Sand Racing at Vazon on 14th May from 10:45am. Bikes and cars.
FOR BOOKING AND ADVICE CONTACT US AT TOMCCGBG@GMAIL.COM
Facilities:
Occupation Museum
The following web sites are suggested as providing details of sights and places to visit during the day.
Tours of Guernsey, Tim's Guided Walks, and Festung Guernsey.
There are also: Tuk-Tuk rides. Petit Train tour of St Peter Port. Rib (boating) trips. Go Karting.
Museums include: The Occupation Museum, La Vallette Underground Military Museum, Castle Cornet, Fort Grey, Candie Museum.
Historic Sites include: German Underground Hospital. German Naval Signals HQ. Batteries, Towers and Fortifications.
You can go Island hopping with day trips to Alderney, Herm or Sark. Check out the Guernsey Gig Guide for evening entertainment.
Other attractions are: Guernsey Woollens. Outdoor Guernsey Coasteering/water-based adventures. Brewery Tours.
More suggestions are available on the Visit Guernsey website.
