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Activities and Attractions Great days out for the whole family
Perfect days out
Jersey has plenty of options to keep you entertained during your stay, from animals and forts to horse racing and golf – there’s an activity for everyone!
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aMaizin! Adventure Park
This family attraction offers indoor and outdoor fun with animals, tractor rides, and a cleverly designed maze, at the largest farm park on the island. Enjoy dozens of activities, from the Towering Toboggan and go-karts to the Jumping Pillow and Goldmine, all included in the entry fee.
La Grand Route de Saint-Pierre 01534 482116 jerseyleisure.com
AquaSplash
Families can enjoy the leisure pool, flumes, tyre ride, inflatables and lazy river, while serious swimmers can take advantage of the variable-depth 25m swimming pool.
La Rue de L’Etau, The Waterfront, St Helier 01534 734524 aquasplash.je
Birding Tours
Visit the best sites in Jersey and see local resident species and visiting migrants. Bird song identification included. 01534 888600
birdingjersey.co.uk Channel Island Military Museum
Authentic German WWII militaria, and the island’s only collection of military motors, in a restored bunker.
La Grande Route des Mielles, St Ouen 07797 732072
Corbière Lighthouse
Walk across the causeway or cycle through the tree-lined valleys to Europe’s oldest concrete lighthouse in St Brelade. Bring a picnic and take in the spectacular views across the bay.
Fort Regent
The island’s largest leisure and entertainment venue with facilities including the Arena Play Centre, Family Fun Centre arcade, squash courts, and shooting and archery ranges.
Fort Regent Leisure Centre, St Helier 01534 449800 active.je
Jersey Zoo
A sanctuary and breeding centre for some of the rarest animals in the world, including orangutans, gorillas, lemurs and marmosets. There will be an exciting array of events held throughout the year, including a fun-filled Wild Easter Weekend, the popular Durrell at Dusk summer evening events, a Really Wild Day in September and spooky Boo at the Zoo nights.
Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity 01534 860000 durrell.org/events
La Mare Wine Estate
Enjoy a tour and tasting at this working 25-acre estate, set in the peaceful grounds of a traditional farmhouse. Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the Vineyard Café or browse the selection of Genuine Jersey goodies in the Estate Shop.
La Mare Wine Estate, St Mary 01534 481178 lamarewineestate.com
Le Moulin de Quétivel
Located in one of Jersey’s most picturesque valleys, this is the only surviving working water mill on the island. The milling exhibit and film presentation give a fascinating insight into Jersey’s agricultural and industrial heritage. There is a small shop selling refreshments and freshly ground flour. Open milling event Saturday 2 May (10am - 4pm)
Le Mont Fallu, St Peter, JE3 7EF nationaltrust.je
Le Petit Train
This little train is a unique way to see the island. The train takes passengers on a 35-minute scenic tour around the top of St Aubin’s bay with a full historic commentary. Board at Liberation Square, St Helier, St Aubin Harbour or West Park.
01534 633442 littletrain.co.uk
Les Landes Racecourse
A day at the races is great fun for all the family. Hosting nine race meetings a year, Les Landes Racecourse is located in the picturesque north-west of the island with stunning, uninterrupted views of Guernsey, Herm and Sark. Visitors can watch the horses race from the modern viewing bank, place a bet, and enjoy the atmosphere. There’s a public bar, various food outlets and plenty of space to have a picnic.
Jersey Race Club, La Rue des Grantez, St Ouen jerseyraceclub.com
Les Mielles Golf and Country Club
In addition to an 18-hole golf course, visitors can enjoy crazy golf, mini golf, laser clay pigeon shooting and the iSlide – a 21ft inflatable slide with two lanes.
St Ouen’s Bay, St Peter 01534 482787 lesmielles.com
MFA Bowl Jersey
With 18 bowling lanes, all featuring the latest automated scoring system, as well as an outdoor play area and a wide variety of cuisines to choose from, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family. Airport Road, St Peter
01534 490444 mfabowl.com/jersey
St Clements Golf and Sports Centre
A nine-hole parkland course plus three-hole academy course and other activities, including a putting green, tennis courts and paddle tennis.
St Clement 01534 721938 stclementsgolfandsportscentre.co.uk
The Valley Adventure Centre
Offering a range of adventure activities for families, individuals and children’s parties, set in beautiful countryside. Highlights include paintball, zipwire, aerial trekking and orienteering. Open all year round. Le Mont à La Brune,
St Brelade 01534 638888 valleyadventure.je
aerial trekking - zip wires - king swing - archery - climbing & more!
valleyadventure.je info@valleyadventure.je
Excitement from the Ground Up! Adventurous activities for all ages from 5 and up!
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
01534 638888 /valleyadventure
Georgian House Museum & Shop Summer Opening Times
April - October Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 4pm
Winter Opening Times
The Elms, La Chève Rue, St Mary, Jersey JE3 3EN Telephone: 01534 483193 Email: enquiries@nationaltrust.je Twitter: @NatTrustJersey nationaltrust.je Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales Saturdays leading up to Christmas 10am - 4pm
Winter Opening Times
Admission: £6.00 Adults; £3.00 Children How to get there: Located in the centre of St Helier between Next and De Gruchy’s Brasserie
Le Moulin de Quétivel Watermill & Tearoom Opening Times
May - September Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm How to get there: Bus route 8; cycle path from St Helier; small car park on site
The National Trust for Jersey
Tesson Mill Opening Times
May - September – Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Free Admission
How to get there: Bus route 8; cycle path from St Helier
The Wetland Centre – Bird Hide & Interpretation Centre Summer Opening Times
20 March - 21 September – Daily, 7am - 7pm
Admission: £3.00 Adults; £1.00 Children
22 September - 19 March – Daily, 9am - 5pm
Free Admission – donations welcome
How to get there: Bus Route 12a; Please park in the public car park alongside Sands.
Grève de Lecq Barracks
The Barracks is now home to ArtHouse Jersey, an organisation which hosts a range of cultural and art events for the benefit of the island.
THE CHANNEL ISLANDS MILITARY MUSEUM
GERMAN & CIVILIAN MEMORABILIA
- GIVING AN INSIGHT INTO THE GERMAN OCCUPATION OF JERSEY
The Channel Island Military Museum
Admission £5 Adults
HOUSED IN A REAL
£3 Children
