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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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