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Attractions

Need to keep the kids entertained,looking for somewhere quirky to visit or perhaps take a trip back in time to prehistoric Jersey.Heres our guide to the best attractions in Jersey.



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Jersey Lavender Farm
Rue du Pont Marquet, St. Brelade
Tel. 01534 742933
Fields of fragrant lavender with a working distillery and bottling rooms. Here the oil is distilled, matured and made into a range of fragrances, soaps and toiletries. Open during the summer. Recommended.
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Also recommended are [Jersey Zoo], the medieval castles, [Elizabeth Castle] and [Gorey Castle] and the excellent [Maritime Museum]
 
The following 'commercial' attractions are worth a half day's visit if you have time:
Jersey Pottery

Gorey Village, Gorey
Tel. 01534 851119
Great fun for the kids creating their own piece of pottery from a range of 36 hand-cast pieces. Choose your design and colours and leave your piece with them. A bit expensive for a large family day out.

Jersey War Tunnels

Les Charrières Malorey St. Lawrence
Tel. 01534 860808
Formerly known as The German Underground Hospital. Preserving, recording and presenting the story of Jersey’s Occupation by German Forces from 1940 - 1945. Open daily (March 22 to November 23). Avoid the over priced cafe next door.

La Mare Vineyards and Distillery

St. Mary
Tel. 01534 481178
Meander through the vines, orchards and gardens then visit the distillery to find out about the art of distilling and ageing the famous Jersey Apple Brandy. The brandy unfortunately doesn't taste very nice!

Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, from April to October.

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