While Jerseyis seen as a relatively small island, it does have a big choice ofaccommodation to choose from including hotels with spa facilities, budgethotels or even B&B options, many of which are located in quiet, remote,romantic locations of the Island.
While in Jersey,a visit to DurrellWildlife Park is a must. Here you can see over 1400 animals set in 32acres of beautiful parkland. The park was founded over 50 years ago by the lateauthor and naturalist Gerald Durrell to provide a safe haven for endangeredspecies of which 130 of the parks inhabitants currently are. Amongst theminclude a Western Lowland Gorilla and a Madagascan Lemur. The park provides aperfect opportunity for children of all ages to get up close and observe theseendangered but wonderful creatures.
The JerseyWar Tunnels is one of the most popular tourist attractions as wellbeing as an important heritage site. The tunnel serves as a reminder of theGerman occupation of Jersey which lasted almost 5years during World War Two until the Island’s liberation in 1945. Visitors willbe led through the events of evacuation, deportation, captivity and siege,following the story all the way to eventual liberation. Described as intense itis an experience not to miss, it’s a really immersive place with informationcarefully laid out in a format that’s easily followed. It not only helps todepict life on occupied Jersey, but gives real significance to the manymilitary installations visible throughout the island.
For a family holiday, Jerseyis a perfect location with stunning, clean beaches, country walks and waterparkscater for all ages. The aMaizin Adventure Park is one such place with a cerealcrop maize opening each year with its own unique design and theme available.The maze opens in July each year, however the park opens in March and has somuch more to grab the kid’s attention with golf and outdoor toboggan playareas.
It’s true a familyholiday is not complete without a visit to the beach and StBrelades Bay Beach ticks all the boxes. Spectacular views with abackdrop of trees and flowers, along the beachfront are cafes and restaurantscatering for all tastes though do try the local fish and chips. The localadvice is head north and east for rock pools jam packed with marine life, orsouth and west for clean sandy beaches.
For music, arts and thebest in local entertainment, visit the islands capital StHelier where you will find the very best in theatre, comedy and livemusic. The jewel in the crown of the music scene is the annual JerseyLive Music Festival, a two day event that has seen some of the UK’s top bandsheadlining since it began in 2004. Alternatively JerseyOpera House provides quality drama, dance and pantomime suitable forall ages.
Home of the iconic JerseyRoyal potato, Jersey is a paradise for food lovers. With restaurants and cafesranging from fine dining Michelin Star restaurants and award winning familyeateries to local pubs and popular food and drinks festivals, Jersey really isa foodie’s paradise.