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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.
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Fun activities
at aMaizin Maze


Lavender Farm

Jersey Zoo


Mont Orgueil
Castle
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