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Family Fun
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Jersey has everything that is ideal for a family holiday - safe, clean beaches, country walks, attractions and sports that appeal to all ages and restaurants that make children feel at home.
In addition to acres of clean, white sand, Jersey has a number of world-class attractions that will appeal to the younger crowd. Jersey Zoo, headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, is set in 31 acres and named after its founder Gerald Durrell. It is internationally famed for its work in saving and breeding endangered species.
Two other award-winning museums, the Jersey and the Maritime, have interesting exhibits giving children and adults alike a glimpse of Jersey’s past and its rich maritime history. The unique living museum at Hamptonne re-creates life as it was lived in the last century.
For those keen to have a day out with a difference, visit the Living legend with its multi-media show, adventure playground and live entertainment. Or why not let a glow-worm light up your day by joining a guided walk. Ten-pin bowling is always popular with kids or you could take your family for a little train ride around St. Aubin’s Bay.
aMaizin Maze
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
The attraction opens in May with the aMaizin Adventure Park; Activities include daily tractor rides, 3 go-kart tracks for all ages, falconry and parrot shows, and the very popular water pistol range has been extended by popular request! Recent additions are our 8 trampolines and a nine hole Crazy Golf Course! 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". The adventure park offers many additional activities in a natural and safe environment where refreshments and snacks are available. Group and evening tickets are available on request.
Aqua Splash
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Come and join in the fun at the Waterfront. Facilities include a 25m pool, leisure pool with wave machine, bubble pool and spa, outdoor pool with lazy river, 2 flumes, 1 tyre ride, sun terrace, sauna and steam room.
Bowling (ten pin)
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
An 18 lane AMF equipped centre with the latest Qubica automatic scoring and bumper system. A family diner, bars, 'Bits 'n' Pizza' fast food outlet, beer garden, video games room, pool lounge, Quasar Arena and indoor and outdoor adventure play area also on site.
Cineworld St Helier
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
The 31 acres and buildings of Les Augrès Manor and Les Noyers properties provide the international headquarters of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. It serves as the centre for breeding, research, professional training and fundraising. Veterinary, pathology, nutrition and public education services offer special expertise to species recovery programmes in Jersey and overseas. A shopmobility scheme is operated here. Private hire, conference facilities and private tours available. Attraction open every day except Christmas Day. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group.
Fort Regent-Sports
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
With free entrance (just pay for the sports you play), Fort Regent offers a wide range of sport and leisure facilities plus pleasant rampart walks with superb views over St Helier. Concerts, fairs and exhibitions take place in the Gloucester Hall at various times throughout the year. Sports facilities include indoor bowls, squash, badminton, snooker, table tennis, and short tennis. There is also an extensive weights and fitness centre. Children's play area: Toddlers area £1.95 Larger soft play area £2.65 - unlimited time period.
Gorey Watersports
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
Water Ski-ing, wakeboarding, banana rides, speedboat trips, self drive glass bottomed boat hire, fun canoe hire all available at Gorey Beach. For further details Tel: 07797 738 180 (day) or 745040 (evening).
Hamptonne
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.
Jersey Museum
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
A visit to the award-winning museum is an excellent start to any stay in Jersey. Here you will find the real history, traditions and culture of the island explained in a way that is both exciting and understandable. Voted the "most outstanding tourist attraction to open in the British Isles" in 1992 by the Guild of Travel Writers and winner of the British National Heritage IBM Museum of the year award 1993-94, there is something for all the family. Major exhibition for 2006 - TBC. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group.
Jersey Pottery
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
As a genuine Jersey Member, "Our aim is to create a certain art to living and giving." Jersey Pottery has grown from cottage industry to global retailer, whilst maintaining its popularity as a well established, family run business. Spaciously set in open-plan premises, visitors can view all the stages of pruduction. From throwing and casting, to hand decoration all by highly skilled artists. The site comprises of : A main showroom, with over 600 Jersey Pottery lines, plus an abundance of delightful and unusual gifts; a museum that records the history of the Pottery dating back to 1946; Glaze Craze, the popular 'do-it-yoursel' painting studio, Spinnakers Bar & Grill creating great snacks and meals through the day and the very picturesque Garden Restaurant, which is Egon Ronay, Michelin, and AA recommended, where you can dine beneath the vine on renowned gastronomic delights. Jersey Pottery is open daily, all year round except at Christmas/ New Year's when it is closed for approx 10 days.
Jersey Sea Sport Centre
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
British Water Ski Federation approved ski school, BWSF Sports boat driving Centre. RYA recognised teaching establishment, RYA level 1, 2 & PWC courses. Water skiing, Jet ski's, Wakeboarding, Banana rides, Speedboat trips. Venue: La Haule Slip, St Aubin. Groups and parties welcome. Tel : 745050.
Jersey Woodturners
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Jersey Woodturners, based in the glorious grounds of Samares Manor, offer traditional hand carved marriage lintels, wood turning demonstrations, video presentations and gifts. You are encouraged to discover the secrets of the celtic tree calendar and identify your birthwood. Gifts made from this wood for sale. According to our Celtic ancestors, our destinies are influenced by a guardian birthwood. The Jersey Woodturners are also the exclusive retailer of the Jersey Cabbage Sticks (Brassica Oleracae Longata) . Entry price to Samares Manor. No separate fee for Jersey Woodturners. Limited opening hours during the winter.
Kiteboarding - Kite surfing
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
Jersey's only International Kiteboarding Organisation affliliated Kite Surfing school. Offers structured tuition and courses at various locations. Open daily from May until end of October.
Le Petit Train
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
These land trains named 'Major Peirson', 'Lillie' and 'Terence' are able to take you on a tour of St Helier or on a trip to the Harbour Village of St Aubin. Relax in style as the comfortable carriages transport you round the principal parish of Jersey. Hear about Jersey's maritime heritage and battles fought and won, of the Island's defences from mediaeval times to the 1940s as our commentator guides you through the sights. Alternatively, take a fun trip along the 'main line' to St Aubin and on your way pass through four of Jersey's ancient twelve parishes. You'll hear about the area's fascinating facts and legends as you travel more than three miles over the original route of the Jersey Western Railway. Trains run from April until end of October (approx).
Les Quennevais Sports Centre
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
A municipal sports centre offering; a 25m competition swimming pool, learner pool, sports hall, gym, tennis courts, squash courts, sauna & steam baths, a dance studio and cafe & bar.
Lion Park - Jersey Goldsmiths
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Stay and play, or just while-away the day in this serene setting. Roam around the gardens at your leisure, or take a stroll around Jersey's largest model boating lake. Allow an explosion of colour in our gardens set your senses aglow, then in contrast, relax by the serene-water's edge, where graceful flamingos parade their pink attire or enjoy a delicious ice cream at the 'Watering Hole' (weather permitting). Open all year, free admission. Suitable for disabled.
Living Legend
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
The Jersey Experience is a voyage through time which begins on the deck of a Victorian paddle steamer destined for St Helier. During the early part of this journey visitors have the chance to learn about Jersey as it is today; to discover how it relates to Britain both politically and geographically, how the legislature is organised and to learn something of the traditions of the Island. The Living Legend has its own Adventure Golf course , Craft and Shopping Village and a recently established Go Karting track. Local cuisine can also be sampled in their Jersey Kitchen Restaurant. Attraction open from March until the end of November. Member of the Premier Attractions Group.
Maritime Museum
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Set in the historic harbour area of St.Helier, the Maritime Museum takes as its theme, the sea and our relationship with it. It reflects the experience of islanders and Jersey's Maritime heritage, both contemporary and historic. Each of the three areas has a different emphasis - the elements, the boats and the people. The elements are the natural phenomena - the tides, the wind, the waves and the coastline. Boats provide the means for people to travel on the sea. This is where you can discover the basic principles of boat design and propulsion. Living in an island means that people have spent the last 8,000 years building on their relationship with the sea. Here we have the human story of Jersey's maritime heritage for you to see, hear, touch and even smell. Before you leave, you will also have a chance to see restoration work being carried out on one of our historic boats in the boat workshop - you may even have some questions for the boat builder. Member of the Jersey Premier Attractions Group.
Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
Step back in time and enjoy a fascinating collection of steam engines, vintage and classic vehicles, bicycles, tractors, agricultural implements and other machinery, together with a variety of organs, including a pipe church and Compton theatre organ and numerous items of memorabilia all housed in this absorbing Museum. Among the collection are two Marshall steam rollers, a superbly restored 1904 Ransomes traction engine and a rare Merlin portable. Train rides in Victorian carriages hauled by steam locomotive may be taken on certain days. Photographic displays on the Jersey Railways, transport and motor sports. Steam threshing fayre will take place late summer. Winter visitors welcome by appointment. Disabled facilities and wheelchair friendly. Open from 1 April until the end of October.
Quick Silver - Lion Park
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
A fascinating new creative experience. Catering for all ages, come and immortalize your prints in Pure Silver or 22ct Gold or learn a new craft Jewellery making. Pan in the sand for your birth gem and then design and make a pure silver ring, pendant or earrings or anything you want. The process is quick and you go home with the most personal creation ever. We are open seven days a week all year around and cater for individuals or group bookings.
Samares Manor
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
A beautiful house, with extensive grounds and herb gardens, and a courtyard which makes an ideal setting for crafts and craft demonstrations and wood turning. Guided tours of the Manor House every morning and afternoon except Sunday. Samares Manor is also home to the Jersey Giant Cabbage. Jersey's famous cabbage walking sticks are made from the Giant Cabbage or LongJack. A unique gift from Jersey. Open from 8 April until mid October.
Skate Park
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Enjoying Skate boarding in the open air. Venue: Near the Jardins de la Mer on the Waterfront. Note times of opening may vary according to the weather and term times. Call 07797 762 306 for details.
Business Telephone 01534 285954
Website: www.musketeer-leisure.co.uk
South Coast Cruises
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
Step aboard the 'Southern Bay Rose' a 50ft Catamaran and enjoy a nonstop cruise for 'approx' 2 1/2 hours along 15 miles of the beautiful south coast of Jersey. Relax and enjoy sights many have never seen. Castles & Old Forts dating back to the 6th Century, Dead Man's Bay, Towers & Gun emplacements left behind by the occupying German Forces after the Second World War, Janvrin's Tomb, Neolithic Caves, Granite Cliffs towering some 150 feet. Miles of golden beaches and of course the famous Corbiere Lighthouse. See an abundance of birds and wildlife; maybe even dolphins at play. Usually runs from mid April to mid October.
Trampolining
Seasonal Status: - open all year round.
Enjoy trampolining in the open air. Children £1 for 5 minutes. Venue: Near the Jardins de la Mer on the Waterfront. Note times of opening vary according to the weather and term times. Call 07797 762 306 for details.
Treasures of the Earth
Seasonal Status: - Seasonal Opening.
An exhibition of a beautiful and bizarre collection of gems, rocks, fossils and minerals ( a collection that is the result of a more than 25 years mining expedition). The skeleton head of a Triceratops, the leg of a woolly Mammoth, cave bears, meteorites, and even the largest Amethyst (12.5 million carat) in the world! Outside you will be amazed by huge gem crystal fountains and other bronze animals. There is also a goldsmith workshop, the only place on the island where jewellery is actually designed and made especially for you in front of your own eyes. Don't forget the impressive gift shop and galleria with collector/art-items and more amazing items from all around the world. Attraction open from mid April until the end of September. Ideal for children!
PTGH wish to thank Jersey Tourism for their help in providing the above information.
19/01/2006
© 2006 Preston Travel Group Holdings Limited. All rights reserved.
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