Crown Pier will host Children's Zone on Liberation Day

Families celebrating Guernsey’s 80th Liberation Day can look forward to a packed schedule of free, fun-filled entertainment at the Children's Zone on Crown Pier, thanks to the support of Waitrose. 
 
At the heart of the excitement is a charming vintage fair from Downs’ Steam Fair, a family-run company with a rich history dating back to 1850. Children are invited to step back in time and experience the thrill of classic rides on the pier, including a chair-o-plane, helter-skelter and carousel, as well as an Austin cars ride, featuring ten genuine 1950s Austin J40 pedal cars. These timeless attractions promise to bring endless joy and thrills from a bygone era.

The Children’s Zone will also feature activities and events to spark creativity and imagination. A crafts and tea tent, generously run by Trinity Church, will sit alongside an arts area, climbing wall, skateboarding, bubble shows, games, princess appearances, face painting, hair braiding, biscuit decorating and more. 

Complimentary tea and coffee provided by Trinity Church will be available on the pier, with a designated seating area and a small buggy park. 

The celebrations continue at the Dance Zone, which will feature high-energy performances from the Majorettes (12 noon), Ace Cheerleaders (1pm), B Creative Street Dance (4pm) and Rebellion All Stars (5pm). 

The new Youth Commission venture ‘The Bus Stop’ will be stationed at the bus terminus with activities for teenagers, including traditional games, video games and refreshments.  

Pedro Gamerio, Branch Manager of Waitrose Admiral Park, said:

“Our engagement with the community is particularly important to us and the Children’s Zone was an obvious fit to support this Liberation Day. Crown Pier will offer a safe and relaxed spot for families to have fun with their children completely free of charge. From creative activities to classic fairground rides, there is something for everyone to enjoy across all ages.”

Deputy Sue Aldwell, Committee for Education, Sport and Culture, said:

“Liberation Day is a special time for the community, and the Children’s Zone will be a fantastic space for families to come together and enjoy a day filled with laughter, creativity and classic fairground fun. Thanks to the generous support of Waitrose, Trinity Church, and a host of volunteers, we’ve been able to offer a great mixture of free activities that will keep children entertained throughout the day in a safe environment. We can’t wait to see the pier buzzing with families as we come together to celebrate this important milestone in Guernsey’s history.”