Discover an island that’s small on size, but big on memories, where the sea is never more than ten minutes’ away. Set their minds free on an island break, packed with activities to experience and explore. We have created this handy guide to help you plan and prepare for your school trip, packed full of top tips and unique ideas to create an unforgettable experience.
School days of discovery.
Curious minds can discover an island that wears the traces of its colourful past. Jersey’s rich and multi-layered history spans from Ice Age mammoths to swashbuckling battles and stories of resistance in the wartime occupation. History is very much alive in Jersey, where everything is within easy reach.
Explore all of Jersey’s History and Heritage attractions.
Step back in time with Jersey Heritage.
Discover Jersey’s maritime past, explore iconic castles, learn about Jersey’s unique heritage or uncover Jersey’s rural past at the places Jersey Heritage cares for. They can talk to you about how to get the most out of their museums and sites and can show you how to link these visits to your curriculum. They also have a series of loan boxes full of fascinating artefacts available to borrow for classroom study and can suggest historic walks for many parts of the island. Depending on the time of year where resources allow, Jersey Heritage staff can give talks on many historical topics from pre-history to modern-history.
Discover the island’s Occupation story.
The Jersey War Tunnels tells the true story of wartime Jersey in an immersive way. A great place to get a true picture of what life was really like in Jersey during WWII. The exhibition is housed within an underground tunnel complex, built by the Germans using slave labour. By bringing the occupation to life, the exhibits help today’s young people to appreciate the hardship, the heartache and the heroism of this period. In addition to the exhibition, visitors can also enjoy the war trail, garden of reflection, escape rooms, café and gift shop.
School days of adventure.
Jersey’s landscape provides a natural playground just waiting to be discovered. For the intrepid adventurer, there are cliffpaths to climb, woodlands to explore and rugged headland to conquer. Jersey’s unique natural diversity is the perfect outdoor classroom. Feed their curiosity in our marine and coastal environment and find the perfect way to engage a young mind. Discover some of the top activities to fill your school trip to Jersey with daring deeds.
The Botanic Gardens at Samares Manor
Created in the 1920's by millionaire philanthropist Sir James Knott, The Botanic Gardens offer many distinctive and unique plant collections which thrive in this exceptionally fertile site. Visit The Botanic Gardens to relax, explore, discover, eat, shop and stay. Uncover one of Europe's most outstanding gardens.
Le Moulin de Quétivel Watermill and Tearoom
Located in one of Jersey's most picturesque valleys, Le Moulin de Quétivel is the only surviving working watermill in the island. Surrounded by water meadows, a visit to the mill will give you a fascinating insight into Jersey's agricultural and industrial heritage. Please note, we are now closed until May 2024.
Valley Adventure Centre
Excitement from the ground up! Jersey’s only high ropes Adventure Centre with much, much more! Set in a secluded and stunning natural valley, Valley Adventure Centre offers a fantastic range of adventure activities for families, corporates, individuals and parties, all year round!
16 New Street Georgian House Museum
16 New Street is a magnificently restored townhouse in the centre of St. Helier where you can explore life in fashionable Jersey during the Georgian era. With authentic sights and sounds, you will be transported to a time of elegance when gentlemen smoked clay pipes and the threat of French invasion was always a hot topic of conversation.
St. Brelade’s College
A British Council accredited language centre, with 45 year's experience in offering English courses and diverse activity programmes to adults and juniors. The main centre occupies a fine Jersey granite building, just a short walk from the picturesque harbour village of St. Aubin.
Jersey War Tunnels
Jersey War Tunnels tells the true story of wartime Jersey in a way that no other visitor attraction does. It’s the best place to get a true picture of what life was really like in Jersey during WWII. The exhibition is housed within an underground tunnel complex, built by the Germans using slave labour.
Channel Islands Military Museum
The Channel Islands Military Museum is housed in a German bunker that once formed part of Hitler's Atlantic Wall defences. Within the bunker itself are many rooms full of artefacts both military and civilian that help tell the story of the five long years of German occupation.
Jersey Zoo
Jersey Zoo began as the first ever conservation-themed zoo. Over 60 years later, Gerald Durrell’s animal haven is the natural place to discover some of the world’s most incredible creatures. Whether you're after fun, tranquility, knowledge or a place to soak up the sunshine, this beautiful 32-acre park has it all.
Jump Jersey
Jump Jersey is the island’s newest and biggest indoor activity centre, with a trampoline park, climbing walls and soft play area. Complete with laser light show and music, it's home to more high-energy adventure and adrenaline-fuelled action than you could possibly imagine. We've got something for everyone, so come by and get your bounce on!
aMaizin! Adventure Park
aMaizin! Adventure Park is a Jersey based, family run, farm park offering a range of activities to suit all ages for a full day of fun for all the family. A family attraction that offers a great full day out, with one entrance price and no additional hidden charges.
The National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre
Perfectly situated overlooking St. Ouen’s Pond, the Wetland Centre gives you and your family an opportunity to not only view the interesting and diverse bird life found at La Mare au Seigneur, but also to learn about the reserve’s wildlife and rich history, safeguarded by the National Trust for Jersey since 1975.
School days of wonder.
There is nothing like the great outdoors to inspire a young mind. From soaring cliffs to wooded valleys that lead through to pristine beaches, Jersey is a natural playground to bring your lessons to life. Lead the curious through lunar landscapes only revealed at low tide and instill them with wonder in Jersey’s National Park, where you’ll find plenty of space to breathe it all in.
Wild Adventures Jersey
Wild Adventures is an adventure company that provides adventure activities in Jersey as well as overseas. Jersey is a playground for the adventure enthusiast with a great variety of outdoor pursuits to choose from. With towering sea cliffs, stunning coastline, and award-winning beaches, we cater for all abilities.
Jersey Kayak Adventures
Reconnect with nature on a sea kayak tour. Explore an island shaped by the sea where some of the most astonishing tides in the world circle the coast. Kayak with local guides whose knowledge make this more than just a paddle around the bay. Our expert staff and user-friendly sit-on-top kayaks will quickly get you out exploring and having fun.
The National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre
Perfectly situated overlooking St. Ouen’s Pond, the Wetland Centre gives you and your family an opportunity to not only view the interesting and diverse bird life found at La Mare au Seigneur, but also to learn about the reserve’s wildlife and rich history, safeguarded by the National Trust for Jersey since 1975.
Jersey Adventures
Jersey's original and longest serving outdoor and adventure activities provider. Established in 1993 our passion for everything outdoors has always been our driving force for delivering excellence in adventure.
Absolute Adventures
Jersey’s leading watersports and adventure centre located in the stunning St. Brelade’s Bay, owned and run by a professional and experienced team who enjoy nothing more than to share their passion for the sea and adventure with visitors and locals alike.
Jono’s Watersports
Situated at St. Brelade's Bay, Jersey's premier and family-friendly beach, Jono's Watersports can ensure a perfect day out at the seaside. A designated swimming area, with a variety of watersports and land based activities on offer, you can take lessons or just hire the equipment, depending on you age and ability and head of for a day of enjoyment.
Jersey Sea Sport Centre
The Jersey Sea Sport Centre is one of the largest and longest established Jet Ski centres in Europe (since 1983) and is licenced by the Jersey Maritime Authorities. We offer Jet Ski experiences, Jet Ski Adventure escorted coastal tours, water skiing, wakeboarding, donut rides and speed boat trips. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and all equipment supplied.
The Jersey National Park
Jersey’s unique character of land and sea, coast and countryside unite in the Jersey National Park. It’s a place to reconnect and revitalise. A place to come together in the great outdoors and experience the wild side of the island break.
Jersey Walk Adventures
Enter a world where the ocean disappears to the horizon, and we are all visitors. Explore rock pools on a guided walk into Europe's largest rocky inter-tidal zone. Walks to Seymour Tower are also called “moonwalks”. Discover Jersey's wilderness with local guides who have explored this wonderful coast for many years.
Where to rest weary heads.
We get it – knowing that you’ve got a space to return to after a day’s exploration is the perfect peace of mind when co-ordinating school groups. Whatever your group size, here in the island break we have flexible accommodation options ready to provide that warm welcoming space to rest and rejuvenate.
Hotel Ambassadeur
Welcome to The Hotel Ambassadeur, the largest most southerly hotel in the British Isles. The Ambassadeur is an independently run hotel that has been welcoming tourists and locals alike, for over 20 years under the same ownership.
Merton Hotel
The Merton is Jersey's number one family resort hotel with fantastic facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre with steam room and sauna, the FlowRider surf wave, restaurants, bars, live entertainment venue, games zone, kids club and more.
Hotel de Normandie
This wonderful Jersey hotel is great value and ideally located for the perfect holiday. There is a locals' pub adjacent to the hotel. Inside the hotel there is a quiet lounge and a sun terrace, plus an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Monterey Hotel – Sure Collection by Best Western
Located just a short stroll away from the Millennium Town Park centre town in St. Helier, the hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service to both the leisure and business traveller. Owned by the local Morvan Hotel Group, the hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool complex, mini gym, along with Gordini's Restaurant and Bar.
Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (JAAC)
Based in the east of the Island just above Gorey we are Jersey's only budget accommodation centre able to take large groups, specialist activity and sports groups in a mixture of single, twin, double and dormitory bedrooms.
Hotel Sandranne
A pleasant and affordable hotel situated near the town centre, perfect for a stay in Jersey without paying for the extras. The main hotel areas are spacious and the general atmosphere is informal and homely. The hotel offers standard twin, double, triple and family rooms and all rooms are en suite.
Runnymede Court Hotel
The Runnymede Court Hotel is a pretty Edwardian property and garden, on the outskirts of St. Helier’s town centre and close to the beachfront at Havre des Pas, offering quality accommodation and service to our guests.
Chateau Vermont
Chateau Vermont is a truly magnificent school group accommodation facility, run by the Jersey Academy of Music, a non-profit local charity. Key features include: six en suite bedrooms accommodating up to 40 beds, 15 teaching rooms of different sizes, a large lecture/recital hall, dining room, games room, extensive lawns and grounds.
