Guernsey Festival of Cricket 2027
The Guernsey Festival of Cricket is a school cricket tour for cricket teams looking to experience competitive matches, team activities and the chance to explore Guernsey. Open to all age groups up to Year 13, the festival combines excellent cricket facilities, a welcoming atmosphere and a range of activities for a fantastic week of cricket both on and off the pitch.
Sample Itinerary:
Monday 28th June
- Travel from the UK to Guernsey by flight or ferry
- Meet and greet by a Smile Group Travel representative upon arrival
- Transfer to your accommodation and check-in
- Afternoon training session at a local cricket ground
- Welcome evening at 19 Bar & Grill, including golf activities and dinner
- Return to accommodation for overnight stay
Tuesday 29th June
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Festival Fixture 1
- Lunch provided
- Free evening to relax and enjoy the island
- Evening on the beach
- Dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant
- Overnight stay
Wednesday 30th June
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Festival Fixture 2
- Lunch provided
- Late afternoon activity with Outdoor Guernsey (e.g. paddleboarding, kayaking or coasteering)
- Dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant
- Overnight stay
Thursday 1st July
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Festival Fixture 3
- Lunch provided
- Post-match celebratory BBQ dinner
- Evening celebration and festival finale
- Overnight stay
Friday 2nd July
- Breakfast and check-out
- Transfer to the airport or harbour for return travel to the UK
Please note: This itinerary is intended as a guide and may be subject to change.
Festival Information
- T20 matches
- 40-over matches
- Declaration games
- Match balls and umpires provided
- Open to U18 and below boys & girls school teams
- Flight and ferry travel can be arranged by Smile Group Travel
- Ferry departures available from Poole and Portsmouth
- Flight options available from Gatwick, London City, Heathrow, Birmingham, Southampton, Exeter, Bristol, Manchester and Dublin
Package Includes
- Guaranteed entry to the Guernsey Festival of Cricket
- 4 nights’ accommodation at the Peninsula Hotel (or similar)
- Return airport and match transfers throughout the tour
- Full board basis (all meals included)
- One cricket training session
- Three festival matchdays
- Mixed match formats including T20s, 40-over matches and declaration games
- Umpires and match balls provided
- Welcome evening at 19 Bar & Grill including golf activities and dinner
- Outdoor Guernsey activity (e.g. paddleboarding, kayaking or coasteering)
- Evening beach experience
- Post-match celebratory BBQ dinner
- Services of a dedicated Smile Group Travel representative in Guernsey
Peninsula Hotel, GuernseyVisit Hotel Website
- Set on a serene headland overlooking Grand Havre Bay, The Peninsula Hotel in Guernsey invites you to experience coastal elegance in one of the Channel Islands’ most picturesque locations.
- Nestled within five acres of gardens and with direct access to sandy shores, this comfortable hotel features 99 en‑suite rooms, many with spectacular sea views.
- Enjoy leisurely days by the outdoor pool or on the beach, savour local produce in the restaurant, and relax in the stylish Bar Du Nord.
- The Peninsula Hotel offers warm service, timeless charm and a tranquil setting for your stay.
What our customers say about us
"Excellent experience."
“It was my first time in Barbados and for me, it was a fantastic tour from start to finish! Superbly organised by Don Topley and his team, it provided the right balance between the cricket, organised events, socialising and personal relaxation time. Don's intimate knowledge of the island was a real plus with his island tour being an excellent experience. Well done Smile Group Travel!”
"An unforgettable week."
“Another incredible visit to Antigua thanks to Smile Group Travel. Cricket in the Sir Vivian Richards stadium was unforgettable and local legends Sir Richie Richardson and Kenny Benjamin dropped in too! Richie even signed a miniature bat for every student as a souvenir! Big thanks to Graeme and the team for ensuring staff and students had an unforgettable week!”
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"
"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."