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Coastal Attractions
Jersey is an island and the sea is never far away. Clear water and beaches surround some 45 miles of coastline Jerseys greatest natural treasure and a comprehensive network of footpaths enables the visitor to walk the majority of the islands perimeter.
Jersey is an island and the sea is never far away. Clear water and beaches surround some 45 miles of coastline Jerseys greatest natural treasure and a comprehensive network of footpaths enables the visitor to walk the majority of the islands perimeter.
The wide sandy bays in the south are perfect for water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding, water skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing, whilst the rocky bays in the north have superb sheltered diving sites and excellent fishing. The water off the south-eastern coast is relatively calm and shallow, so good for the less experienced swimmer and also for children, whilst the west coast, with waves that havent touched land for 3,000 miles is a haven for surfers! Dramatic cliffs in the north offer spectacular scenery and stunning vistas.
Heritage
A visit to any of Jersey's heritage attractions will show that Jersey knows exactly what history is really about people. From the superb medieval castle of Mont Orgueil, to Hamptonne Country Life Museum where you will be greeted by the Good Wyf with all the latest gossip from the 17th Century farming community, Jerseys attractions are very much about allowing visitors a glimpse of what island life was like in the past and immersing them in the experiences of their ancestors.
Jersey War Tunnels
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
This complex of tunnels was excavated between October 1941 and January 1944 by the occupying German forces using forced and slave labour. In January 1944, with the Allied Invasion looming it was converted into a bomb and assault-proof casualty clearing station. The result was almost a kilometre of concrete-lined tunnels and galleries comprising of wards for 500 casualties, staff quarters, operating theatre, kitchens and stores. Within the complex is the award winning 'Captive Island' exhibition, the definitive and chillingly realistic story of the German Occupation of Jersey. A number of recent facets have also been added, these are a Garden of Reflection, War Trail and a Research Centre, along with a permanent exhibition entitled Szabo, dedicated to the life of a war heroine whose daugher lives in Jersey. Children under 16yrs old must be accompanied by an adult. Attraction open from 10 February until 17 December.
Business Email info@jerseywartunnels.com
Business Email paul.simmonds@jerseywartunnels.com
Fax 01534 860886
Business Telephone 01534 860808
Website www.jerseywartunnels.com
Business Email paul.simmonds@jerseywartunnels.com
Fax 01534 860886
Business Telephone 01534 860808
Website www.jerseywartunnels.com
Mont Orgueil Castle
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
Built in the thirteenth century to protect the island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. This jewel in Jersey's crown is one of the best preserved castles in Britain and one of the most photographed sites in the island. It makes the perfect back-drop for medieval drama and re-enactment with spectacular views over the island and across the sea to France. Groups by arrangement. For conferences, events and hire of Castle, contact the Jersey Museum. Open from 2 April, when Jersey's most famous heritage site re-opens its doors, after a major repair and conservation project that has opened up a labyrinth of stairways and passages and rooms previously closed to the public. Open daily in the Summer and Friday - Sunday during the Winter period. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group.
Hamptonne
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
You can get close to 300 years of Jersey's rural heritage in this collection of farm buildings and meadows. The site is brought alive by talkative characters from the past, demonstrations of by-gone skills, guided tours and plenty of small animals. Give yourself plenty of time to explore the buildings and stroll around the kitchen garden and meadows. Open from mid February for weekends only and daily from 2 April. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group.
Channel Island Occupation Society - Bunkers
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
The society has restored some of the best examples of the island's German fortifications, including the naval command bunker and tower at Noirmont Point, an army artillery complex at Les landes, and various defence bunkers with associated weaponry around the coastline. For details of opening times please call.
Channel Islands Military Museum
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
The only display of all authentic German WW2 militaria as well as a superb collection of civilian Occupation items. Also, the island's only display of running military motorcycles, all displayed in a 10.50m coastal defence bunker which formed part of Hitler's extensive Atlantic Wall. A 40 minute commentary of first hand Occupation experiences, the museum gives an accurate insight into the island's recent history. Open from mid April until the end of October.
Business Email damienhorn@jerseymail.co.uk
Business Telephone 01534 723136
Business Telephone 01534 723136
Elizabeth Castle
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Built on a rocky islet in the 1590's, the castle was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh whilst he was Governor of Jersey. There are exhibitions explaining the role of the castle in Jersey's history. The Hermitage, a small chapel, has been a holy place since the 12th century and is dedicated to the saint from whom the town of St Helier takes its name. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group. Open from 2 April.
Special Interest Attractions
Visitors with special interests will also find plenty to entertain and inform them during their visit to Jersey - whether it's admiring one of the world's largest and finest collections of orchids; becoming familiar with the intricacies and difficulties associated with making agateware pottery; exploring the barracks at Greve de Lecq that housed brave soldiers defending the Island from the French or watching goldsmiths at work -- you are unlikely to be bored.
Eric Young Orchid Foundation
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
One of the finest collections of orchids in all the world is to be found at the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, deep in the heart of the Jersey countryside at Victoria Village, Trinity, which is housed in a new purpose-built nursery and exhibition complex formally opened in June 2001. Exhibitors at many of the major presentations around the world, this unique collection has won many prestigious international awards, establishing an unrivalled world-wide reputation and the skills of the Jersey breeders is universally acknowledged to be unsurpassed. The Foundation was established in 1958 by the late Eric Young, a trained scientist who, even from childhood, was a gifted horticulturist. Before his untimely death he had developed one of the finest collections of orchids anywhere in the world. But this was no private passion. Eric Young's dream was for the foundation to maintain and develop the collection in perpetuity to enable everyone to enjoy its splendour and excellence. Today the dream, in its new complex, is a glorious reality. Open Wednesday's, Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's.
aMaizin Maze
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
This award winning attraction opens in April with the aMaizin Adventure Park; Activities include tractor rides, 3 go-kart tracks for all ages, trampolines, crazy golf, and the very popular water pistol range has been extended by popular request! New for 2006 is a 1700 sq ft adventure fort complex and our new aMaizin Farm Centre complete with all the usual farm animals and birds of prey. Once you have paid for your entrance fee there are no further charges for any activities and many visitors will spend the whole day with us! The maze opens in July; it is available at no extra cost and is constructed entirely of the cereal crop maize. There are puzzles and clues to find and decipher providing great family fun. The theme for 2006 is Journey Through the Jungle. This theme is a result of the joint collaboration between the Maze and Durrell Wildlife and a giant Ya Kwanza (the silver backed gorilla) will be clearly visible from the air! The theming will continue in the popular adventure park, which offers many additional activities in a natural and safe environment where refreshments and snacks are available. Group and evening tickets are available on request.
Battle of Flowers Museum
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Seasonal Status - Seasonal Opening.
Founded by Florence Bechelet, one of the Battle's most prolific exhibitors. Many of her handmade prize-winning floats can be seen. Open from mid April until the end of October.
Business Telephone 01534 482408
Bouchet Agateware Pottery & Jersey Jewellery
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
Seasonal Status - open all year round.
Agateware, the reproduction of natural agate stone achieved by marbling white clay with metal oxides, is a pottery form that has fascinated and tested the skills of may potters since the first century AD in ancient China. In 1969 Tony Bouchet took up the challenge to be the first potter to successfully produce and perfect what must be the Holy Grail of pottery. Now as he looks back over 30 years of dedicated work he can see why agateware has never been successfully produced before. In short, it is almost impossible to make. At every stage of development normal pottery practice had to be abandoned and new ways that could cope with the complexities of the pottery had to be developed. At the Bouchet Agateware Pottery you will discover the only examples of perfected agateware since pottery making began and every piece is flawless. For collectors the Bouchet Agateware Pottery offers charger plates, plates, vases, bells, boxes and thimbles, together with an extensive range of unique jewellery. All pottery is made on the premises. Plenty of parking nearby.
Business Email info@agateware.co.uk
Fax 01534 481644
Business Telephone 01534 482345
Website www.agateware.co.uk
Fax 01534 481644
Business Telephone 01534 482345
Website www.agateware.co.uk