aMaizin Maze, St Peter
www.jerseyleisure.com
Open 7 days a week from April - September from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
aMaizin Maze is a family run business which has fast become one of the most popular family tourist attractions in Jersey since opening in 2001. We are an all inclusive attraction which means that once you have paid your entrance fee there are no further charges for the individual activities. These activities include: Crazy Golf, 3 Go-Kart Tracks, aMaizin Barnyard, Maze Experience from 01st July, tractor rides, water pistol area and lots more! New for 2006 is the aMaizin Craft Centre which is situated outside the aMaizin Maze. It has many craft activities to buy and make on site and prices start from £1.50! Visit our website above for more comprehensive information.

Barrack Visitor Centre, Greve de Lecq
(tel 01534 483193)
(open May-Sept, Tue-Sat 11.00-17.00, Sun 14.00 -1700)
These 19th Century barracks include the North Coast Visitor Centre, horse-drawn vehicles, officers' quarters and cells.

Elizabeth Castle, St Helier
(tel: 01534 863955)
(open summer)
The castle, built in the 1590's by Sir Walter Raleigh while he was Governor of Jersey, is named after Elizabeth I. Exhibitions explain the castle's history and there is a small chapel which has been a holy place since the 12th century.

Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Trinity
(open Thu, Fri, Sat year round)
This living monument to one man's passion for exotic and beautiful orchids features the world's largest collection of this fragile flower displayed in landscaped gardens of tree trunks and miniature waterfalls, and glasshouses.

German Underground Hospital, St Peter
(tel: 01534 863442
(open daily mid-Feb - mid-November 9.30-5.30, early Feb and end Nov 9.30 - 13.30)
The underground tunnels and one time wards of this hospital have recently been turned into an impressive exhibition on the German occupation of Jersey during the Second World War. The latest technology has been combined with locals' personal experiences to make this an award winning new attraction.

Jersey Lavender Farm, St Brelade
(tel 01534 742933 www.jerseylavender.co.uk)
(open summer)
Fields of fragrant lavender and an opportunity to see the whole production process. The pure Lavender Oil is distilled, matured and made into a delightful range of fragrances, soaps and toiletries.

Jersey Museum, St Helier
(tel 01534 863955 www.jerseyheritagetrust.org)
(open all year)
The history, traditions and culture of the island are well presented and explained in this award-winning museum.

Jersey Zoo, Les Augres Manor, Trinity
(tel 01534 860000 www.durrell.org)
(open all year except Christmas Day, 9.30am - dusk)
The Jersey Zoological Park is the headquarters of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The Zoo covers 42 acres and houses a wide variety of animals including marmosets, gorillas, snow leopards. The Trust is internationally renowned for their conservation work with endangered species. Adopt a lemur.

La Hougue Bie Museum, Grouville
(tel 01534 893955)
(open April-October)
This Neolothic burial mound dates back 5,500 years. Archaeology and geology galleries, and a 'Neolothic House' gives visitors an insight into the daily life of the community who built the burial mound. There is also a WWII bunker and a memorial to the slave workers during the War.

Maritime Museum, St Helier
(tel 01534 863955 www.jerseyheritagetrust.org)
(open all year)
This museum explores the relationship between the people of Jersey and the sea in the past and present. Learn about boat design and propulsion and watch the restoration of an historic boat.

Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey, St Martin
(tel 01534 633301 www.jerseyheritagetrust.org)
(open all year)
Built in the 13th century to protect the island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. One of the best preserved castles in Britain and offering spectacular views over the island to France.

Pallot Steam Museum, Trinity
(tel 01534 865307)
(open April-Oct, Mond-Sat 17.00. Closed Good Friday)
A fascinating collection of steam engines, agricultural implements, old theatre and church organs, steam rollers and other machinery and exhibits. Steam rides are available on some days.

St Matthew's Church, Millbrook, St Lawrence
(tel 01534 502864)
(open all year)
Known as the Glass Church and considered to be one of René Lalique's greatest achievements featuring a unique glasswork font, altar rail, cross and pillars.

Samares Manor, St Clement
(tel 01534 768949)
(open during the summer)
A beautiful house with extensive gardens, herb garden, farm animals, craft demonstrations and more. Guided tours of the house Monday to Saturday; rides in a horse-drawn van.

Shell Garden, St Brelade
(tel 01534 743561)
(open during the summer)
A landscaped garden of over a million shells.

South Coast Cruises
(tel 01534 732466 www.thisisjersey.com/coastalcruises)
(open during the summer)
Cruise along the southern coast of Jersey and enjoy all the sights from the sea. Birds and wildlife too.


GUERNSEY

Castle Cornet, Guernsey
(tel 01481 721657)
(open daily, Easter-Oct, 10.00 - 17.00)

Four museums are housed in this magnificent Castle in the centre of St Peter Port. The Maritime Museum, The Castle Museum, the Royal Guernsey Militia Museum and the 201 Squadron Museum offer insights into Guernsey's sea trading, local and military history.

Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, St Peter Port
(tel 01481 726518)
(open daily, Feb-Dec, 10.00 - 16.00/17.00 winter/summer)
This museum tells the story of the island from neolothic times to the present day. Changing art exhibitions and the permanent Rona Cole Art Gallery.

Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum
(tel 01481 65036)
(open Easter -October 10.00 - 17.00)
Excellent shipwreck museum set in picturesque Rocquaine Bay.

 


Fun activities at aMaizin Maze

 

 


Lavender Farm

 


Jersey Zoo

 


Mont Orgueil Castle

   

While we endeavour to be as accurate as possible, please check the opening times with the relevant attraction prior to your visit. For further information on visitor attractions and a full list of Jersey's many festivals, please go to Jersey Tourism.

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