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ATTRACTIONS THAT OFFER YEAR-ROUND FUN.

It may be our winter season but some of our attractions and venues offer opening and entertainment throughout the cold months.

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Daily: 09:30 - 17:30

3,13,23

Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue JE3 5BP

Trinity

£16.50 Adult £14.50 Senior £14.00 Student £12.00 Child

Jersey Zoo

Jersey Zoo is home to over 1,000 wild animals. Visit the zoo to see them scampering, jumping, swinging and flying through 32 acres of stunning parkland. Founded 60 years ago by famous writer and conservationist Gerald Durrell, Jersey

Zoo is sure to provide a really wild day out. Home to some of the world’s rarest animals, the zoo also recently opened a spectacular butterfly and tortoise house which provides the perfect tropical spot for when the weather takes a turn for the worse. The new Wild Wood indoor play is ideal for little monkeys to let off steam on a rainy day.

+44 (0) 1534 860000 | info@durrell.org | durrell.org

ATTRACTION

Jersey Pearl

Hosting a full range in the original Jersey Pearl showroom in St. Ouen and leading collections in boutiques around the island. They source pearls directly from pearl farmers and work with Britain’s brightest design talent to offer the perfect combination of value and desirability. The St. Ouen attraction also houses a fantastic café and terrace.

+44 (0) 1534 862137 | lovepearls@jerseypearl.com | jerseypearl.com

Five Mile Road JE3 2FN St. Ouen Northern end of the 5 mile road, Grande Route des Mielles.

09:30 - 16:00 12/22 Free

ATTRACTION

Catherine Best

Mon-Sat 09:00 - 17:30, Sunday: 09:30 - 17:00 (including bank holidays)

8 Free

St. Peter’s Windmill. Les Chenolles JE3 7DW

St. Peter

On the boundary separating the parishes of St. Peter and St. Mary.

St. Peter’s Windmill, home to award winning jewellery designer Catherine Best, was the last surviving working tower mill in Jersey.

This beautiful historic landmark dates back to 1837 and is built from Jersey granite. The weighbridge and millers office where grain used to be delivered to the windmill for milling also survived and has become a handy site for buses to stop. The Windmill is part of a complex that includes a jewellery manufacturing workshop, the Catherine Best jewellery showroom.

+44 (0) 1534 485777 | jersey@catherinebest.com | catherinebest.com

ATTRACTION

Maritime Museum

Discover all about Jersey’s maritime past in this uniquely interactive museum where you can see, touch, hear and even smell the exhibits! The Maritime Museum is all about seafaring, navigation and the elements, told through the stories of Jersey’s people.

+44 (0) 1534 811043 | enquiries@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

New North Quay JE2 3ND St. Helier A short walk toward the Harbour from Liberation Station. 10:00 - 16:00 (closed 31 Dec-Feb 2023) Liberation Station Adult: £10.60 Senior: £9.90 |

Child/Student: £6.90 | Family: £31.50. Tapestry Gallery – £4.95

HERITAGE

La Hougue Bie Museum

Houses one of the ten oldest buildings in the world and discover the biggest Celtic coin hoard ever discovered. Offers an authentically-built Neolithic Longhouse where you can have a go at ancient crafts and building techniques. Winner of a 2021/22 Visit England Hidden Gem Award. Only the grounds are open in winter months.

+44 (0) 1534 853823 | enquiries@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

La Route de la Hougue Bie JE2 7UA Grouville Towards Five Oaks before Gorey.

See website 13,20 Adult £9.90 | Senior £8.90 | Child/Student £6.45 | Family £29.45

HERITAGE

16 New Street

Gifted to the National Trust for Jersey in 2003, having been neglected for a period of 20 years, 16 New Street has been meticulously repaired in order to reinstate its elegant Georgian features. With evocative sights and smells, you will be transported to a time of elegance.

+44 (0) 1534 483193 | enquiries@nationaltrust.je | nationaltrust.je

16 New Street JE2 3RA St. Helier Between Next and De Gruchy Brasserie.

Saturdays 10:00-16:00 (Oct/Nov/Dec) Adults £6 | Children £3 | Under 6s £0 | NT Members £0

HERITAGE

Mont Orgueil Castle

History comes to life at Mont Orgueil Castle which protected Jersey against the French invasion over 600 years ago. Explore the network of staircases and secret rooms, discover hidden treasures and see breathtaking views over the East of the island and towards France.

+44 (0) 1534 853292 | enquiries@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

Castle Green Gorey JE3 6ET St. Martin Cycle routes 1 and 3 to Gorey Village. 10:00 - 16:00 (closed from 31st December) 1, 1A, 2, 13 Adult £13.40 | Senior £12 | Child/Student £8.70 | Family £39.80

KIDS aMaizin! Adventure Park

A family attraction offering dozens of activities from toboggan ride, gold-mine, go-karts, jumping pillow and tractor rides can be used by all ages and our indoor area is also designed to be used by all members of the family. Try the scary dropslide, aerial runway, or shoot away with the cannons. Plenty of parking, quality food and regular events.

+44 (0) 1534 482116 | contact@jerseyleisure.com | jerseyleisure.com

La Hougue Farm, La Grande Route De St. Pierre JE3 7AX St. Peter Through St. Peter’s village towards St. Ouen. 10:00 - 17:30 Tuesday – Sunday (closed Monday) (closed 22 Dec - 2 Jan) 9, 28

Children / Adult £12.00 (concessions for seniors & toddlers)

Nature

Eric Young Orchid Foundation

A centre dedicated to orchids and proud Chelsea Flower Show gold medallists. Whatever time of year you visit, admire the sheer diversity of this most extravagant and flamboyant of all flowers in our purpose-built visitor centre. Closed 11 December to mid February.

+44 (0) 1534 861963 | info@eyof.co.uk | www.ericyoungorchid.org

La Rue du Moulin de Ponterrin, Victoria Village JE3 5HH Trinity Wed - Sat: 10:00 - 16:00

(closed 15 Dec - mid Feb) 21 Adult £6.50 | Senior £6 | Children £2 | Under 4s Free

Jersey Museum HERITAGE

Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House presents history from 250,000 years ago when the first people arrived in Jersey and continues through the centuries to explore the factors that have shaped this unique island and the people who live here. Step inside the beautifully restored Victorian House and enter the home of a Victorian Merchant’s family.

+44 (0) 1534 633300 | info@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

The Weighbridge JE2 3NG St. Helier Next to the Royal Yacht Hotel. 10:00 - 16:00

(closed 20 -

Jersey Archive HERITAGE

Jersey Archive, where you can explore your family’s history, is the island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions, private businesses and individuals.

+44 (0) 1534 833300 info@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

Clarence Road JE2 4JY St. Helier

See website Free entry

Occupation Tapestry

The award-winning Jersey Heritage attraction, the Occupation Tapestry was woven by islanders to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the liberation from five years occupation by the German armed forces during WWII.

+44( 0) 1534 811043 | info@jerseyheritage.org | jerseyheritage.org

Maritime Museum St. Helier Open daily until 30 Dec 10:00 to 16:00. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec and 31 Dec to Feb 2023 £4.95

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