Jersey's Central Market is the vibrant heart of St Helier. It is a Victorian covered market with plenty to offer the serious shopper and the idle browser. Jersey's public markets were first established in the late 16th century and are an integral part of the island's heritage and a source and pride to the people of Jersey.
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Daily; not Sun
Mont Orgueil sits perched above the bobbing boats in Gorey Harbour, a picture-perfect image of the medieval castle. Inside, a series of artworks give a brilliant insight into the alien workings of the medieval mind. Views from the battlements stretch all the way to France.
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Daily
Three hundred years of Jersey's rural heritage are brought to life at the Hamptonne Country Life Museum. Talkative characters from the past enliven a tour, visitors can watch demonstrations of bygone skills and there are beautiful meadows and kitchen gardens.
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Apr - Nov 2013 (annual)
Set in the historic harbour area of St Helier, the Maritime Museum explores the sea and man's relationship with it. Jersey's island-dwellers have spent the last 8000 years dealing with the sea around them, the museum focuses on their extensive maritime heritage.
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Daily
The unique sanctuary and breeding centre at Jersey Zoo was founded by the famous naturalist Gerald Durrell. Known as the "zoo that's not a zoo", the centre is the headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, a worldwide organisation dedicated to saving animals from extinction. It's also a brilliant place to spend the day in the company of some of the world's most intriguing animals.
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Daily
A charming folly begun in 1957 by Colin Soudain, Jersey's Shell Garden features walls, paths and sculptures made from millions of shells from Jersey molluscs. The shells are added to each year, and include those of famous local shellfish, the ormer.
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Apr - Oct 2013 (annual)
The Jersey War Tunnels are a chilling reminder of Nazi occupation and an inspiring insight into Jersey's resilience during the Second World War. Visitors can walk the subterranean complex, follow the War Trail and pause in the Garden of Reflection.
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Mar - Nov 2013 (annual)
The Jersey Air Display above St Aubin's Bay features the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Red Arrows performing flypasts and acrobatics. The bay provides a natural amphitheatre for the display aircraft and offers spectators many vantage points.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
The annual Sure Film Festival hits St Helier with a series of free outdoor film screenings at the Howard Davis Park. A wonderful and entertaining way to while away the warm summer nights.
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Aug 2013 (annual)
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