10 MUST DO ACTIVITIES on your Jersey Holiday (Channel Islands) As featured in BBC's The Apprentice

there are some amazing things to see and do in the island of jersey whether you're on a romantic break with a loved one or bringing the kids for a family holiday there's something for everyone here's a roundup of some of the must-do things to include when planning your trip our first must-do are the castles montour guy is an 800 year old medieval fortress which stands guard over the quaint little fishing village of gory inside you'll find fascinating artwork and exhibitions knights and princess dress up a medieval-themed play area and don't miss the stunning view from the very top elizabeth castle is built on a rocky islet just south of the capital centellia surrounded by sea it's defended jersey for over 400 years you can walk out to the castle on the causeway at low tide but when it's high you can catch the castle ferry an amphibious vehicle which drives on the sand then floats once it's in water catch the living history characters midday parade and watch them fire the cannon explore the german bunkers added during world war ii climb to the highest point and check out the view of saint oban's bay and visit saint helia's rock top hermitage the next thing you have to do is see the island from the water on a boat trip whether that's sailing around the coast exploring secret beaches and caves or visiting the other rocks and islets belonging to jersey there's also a high likelihood you'll come across dolphins seals and other local wildlife while you're out there jersey zoo is world famous for its founder naturalist and author gerald durrell and the conservation work carried out internationally by the dorrell wildlife conservation trust there are scheduled keeper talks play areas and you can also book exclusive behind the scenes experiences you can even stay overnight at the park in either a five-star glamping pod or the more budget-friendly hostel jersey's famously the sunniest place in the british isles so if you're looking for a little r r you'll find plenty of space on our world-class beaches there are way too many beautiful bays to mention here but after this make sure you watch our video on the 10 best beaches in jersey and while you're at the beach make sure you enjoy our crystal clear waters by checking out some of the water sports on offer why not take a guided kayaking stand-up paddle boarding or coast steering tour after all that activity you'll have worked up an appetite as a small island surrounded by sea jersey has some of the best seafood available and it reaches your plate as fresh as can be check out some of the locally run seafood restaurants where you'll find oysters sea bass crab scallops and more all caught in jersey waters delicious the botanical gardens at samurai manor are a must see in jersey explore the herb garden japanese garden duck pond and stables if you have children with you they'll enjoy the willow labyrinth jungle path and play area then when you've seen all of that recharge with lunch at the cafe jersey is an island with a rich history and the best place to learn about some of that history is the jersey war tunnels it's a german underground hospital dug deep into a hillside which has been transformed into a museum to reveal the true story of life in jersey during its occupation in world war ii if you're travelling with children then amazing adventure park is the must visit attraction for you with activities like mini golf go-carts and a jumping pillow outside a huge soft plate inside a barnyard of animals to get to know as well as the corn maze you can spend all day here and never get bored and finally while you're here make sure you catch the sunset instant one there are plenty of beach cafes with excellent food along the bay so relax and enjoy uninterrupted sea views as the sun disappears below the horizon we hope you found this video helpful be sure to check out the rest of our videos on this channel and let us know in the comments if there's anything else you'd like to know before booking your jersey holiday

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Length: 3min 58sec (238 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 15 2021