Feel free to do whatever you wish during the day but there will be recommended walks and tours available. If you have any particular interests such as the geology, natural history or culture of the island then we will be happy to guide you. We can also advise on local restaurants and places of interest.
Do not miss:
- La Hougue Bie One of the best Neolithic remains in Europe just a stone’s throw away.
- Mont Orgueil Castle dating back to the 13th century.
- Elizabeth Castle situated on its own islet in St Aubin’s bay.
- Hamptonne Living Museum Extraordinary collection of farm buildings lovingly restored to show country life in the past.
- Jersey Museum Merchant’s town house lovingly restored and incorporating a presentation of the history and traditions of Jersey using the most modern museum techniques.
- Samarès Manor Situated a short drive from our house. This has beautiful “Japanese” gardens.
- Jersey War Tunnels There are a number of vestiges of the German Occupation in the island. This underground hospital provides the most spectacular display. There are many others such as the more personal collection [including two Enigma machines!] at the German Bunker in St Ouen’s Bay.
- Durrell Wildlife Zoological gardens founded by Gerald Durrell that have been successful in saving many rare species from extinction.
- Eric Young Orchid Foundation Incredible collection of exotic orchids.
- Howard Davis Park One of the loveliest public parks in Jersey on the outskirts of the town. It incorporates a small British and American war cemetery.
- Living Legend St Lawrence
This attraction is excellent for children. Visitors are treated to "the Jersey Experience" where videos, holograms and moving models are used in an imaginative way to present the history of Jersey.
- La Mare Vineyard Jersey has its own wines! Between 30 and 40,000 bottles of excellent wine are produced as well as crushing up to 100 tonnes of apples for cider and Apple Brandy. In addition, La Mare produces speciality and Genuine Jersey preserves, mustards, fudge, traditional black butter, and chocolates.
Sports
Jersey has a wide range of sporting facilities that are available including:
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Horse Riding
- Golf
- Swimming
- Angling and sea fishing
- Scuba diving
- Surfing
- Tennis
Cycling
What better way to discover the quieter parts of the island but to cycle alone quiet country lanes to discover hidden secrets of the countryside? Jersey has a network of many cycling routes. Hiring bicycles is easy.
Night Life
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