In the midst of the summer holidays, schools out and unfortunately the weather is dreary. This means that the trip to the beach with the kids or any particular outdoor event is going to miserable. However, Jersey has many wonderful indoor attractions. There are a wide variety of indoor activities for you to choose from, guaranteed that children of all ages will enjoy.
Fort Regent
Fort Regents indoor, giant Jungle gym provides plenty of excitement and adventures for your child to explore. As well as the arena, Fort Regent also offers a café beside the climbing fortress which caters to a delightful menu of delicious food giving parents a chance to keep an eye on their children while also having some time to themselves.
Address:
Mount Bingham,
St. Helier
JE2 4UX
Opening Hours:
10:00pm – 5:00pm (Everyday except Christmas)
Prices:
Non Walking Children £1.00
Weekday Toddler Area (3 years and under) £2.25
Weekday Main Area (4 – 9 years old) £2.75
Weekends & All Holidays Toddler Area (3 years and under) £2.75
Weekends & All Holidays Main Area (4 – 9 years old) £3.25
Tamba Park
Tamba Park offers a little something for everyone. The park has an indoor rainforest themed play area and restaurant. Your children will have the time of their lives, it is equipped with a treehouse, zip wire, sensory room, giant ball pit and mini arcade. With tons of exciting things to do, this day out will be sure to have a great time. When the little ones have run out of steam and need refuelling, Ruffs Kitchen has a varied menu that both parents and children will find scrumptious.
Address:
Tamba Park
La Rue De La Frontiere
St. Mary
JE3 3EG
Opening Hours:
Outdoor Area:
Spring/Summer – 10:00am – 6:00pm
Autumn/Winter – 10:00am – Dusk
Indoor Area:
Monday – Friday 10:00pm-7:00pm
Prices:
Weekends and School Holidays:
Children under 2: Free
Ages 2-14
Indoor Area Only: £3.95
Full Park Access: £4.95
Ages 15-60
Indoor Area Only: £1.95
Full Park Access: £3.95
Ages 60+
Indoor Area Only: Free
Full Park Access: £2.45
Weekdays:
Children under 2: Free
Ages 2-14
Indoor Area Only: £2.95
Full Park Access: £3.95
Ages 15-60
Indoor Area Only: £1.95
Full Park Access: £3.95
Ages 60+
Indoor Area Only: Free
Full Park Access: £1.45
Tamba Gaming Arcade
The Tamba Gaming Arcade at the Waterfront in St. Helier, is home to some of the best computer games for children (and adults) of all ages. They range from skills and sports to racing and simulation games, as well as having a huge sweet shop vending machine. Although, this may seem like a venue for older kids, Tamba Gaming Arcade also appeals to younger children offering car rides and a Hello Kitty Air Hockey table for the little ones.
Address:
The Waterfront Centre
La Rue de L’Etau
JE2 3WF
Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm
Price:
Free (However, games inside the arcade cost at least £1 to play)
Amaizin Adventure Park
The Amaizin Adventure Park’s play barn include a wonderful indoor area, café and shop. The indoor play area which consists of aerial runways, rope walks and amazing slides are sure to entertain your little ones. There are three separate areas within the play barn which accommodate to all ages, as well as a quite area for some relaxation. There is a lovely café and shop for parents to have a browse. This huge area is suitable for families to relax and have a bit of fun, and if the weather clears up, you are in the perfect place to carry on the fun outside.
Address:
Amaizin Adventure Park
La Hougue Farm,
La Grande Route De St Pierre,
St. Peter
JE3 7AX
Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:30pm
Prices:
Adult Child Toddler Senior Citizen Group of 5 or more
£9.95 £9.95 £7.50 £2.00** £9.25 each
Jersey Museum, Arts Gallery and Merchant House
The Jersey Museum, Art Gallery and Merchant House is an enjoyable experience filled with adventure for big kids and the little ones too. There are detective trails and treasure hunt maps for children to investigate the Museum while learning about Jerseys colourful history. Special discovery days at the Museum allow children to get involved in creative arts and crafts for them to take home. Although these special days do not happen all of the time, they are a great way to have some fun with the kids with lots of different tasks to complete. See the Jersey Heritage website for more information on Discovery Days.
Address:
The Weighbridge
St. Helier
JE2 3NG
Opening Hours:
20th Mar – 1st Oct: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday – 10:0am to 5:00pm
2nd Oct – 30th Oct: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
31st Oct- 31st Dec: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
24th,25th and 31st December Closed.
Prices:
Adult (16+) £9.45
Child (6 to 16) £5.25
Senior (65+) £8.35
Student £5.25
Family Ticket
(2 adults, 2 children) £26.50
Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum, Jersey’s very own interactive Museum, creates an atmosphere of excitement learning about Jersey’s Maritime past has never been so fun when you can see, touch, listen, smell and play with the exhibits. The Maritime Museum has a wonderful reputation for being the ideal day out with the kids. Whether it’s storytelling in the Tapestry room, racing ships or the experience of being on a real pirate ship in the Globe room, this truly is a wonderful attraction. As a Heritage site, the Maritime Museum also offers a detective trail, much like the Jersey Museum, which is a great way to explore the site and its exhibits.
Address:
New North Quay
St. Helier
JE2 3ND
Opening Hours:
23RD Mar – 30th Oct: Daily – 10:00am to 5:00pm
31st Oct – 18 Dec: Every Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
19th Dec to 30th Dec– Daily – 10:00am to 4:00pm
24th,25th and 31st Dec – Closed
Prices:
Adult (16+) £9.30
Child (6 to 16) £5.85
Senior (65+) £8.20
Student £5.85
Family Ticket
(2 adults, 2 children) £27.25
Aquasplash
The Aquasplash is perfect for that day out swimming with the children. Families can relax and enjoy the perks of the indoor leisure pool which is equipped with waterslides, tyre rides, wave machine, lazy river and so much more. The sun doesn’t need to be shining in order to go out for a lovely swim, this is an excellent location to have some fun in the water!
Address:
The Aquasplash
The Waterfront Centre
La Rue De L’Etau
St. Helier
JE2 4HE
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday – 6:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday – 8:00am – 8:00pm
Prices:
Adult Leisure Swim(Standard) £6.50
Concession/Juniors Swim(Standard) £4.50
Family Leisure Swim(Standard) £17.70
Jersey Bowl
If bowling is something you and your family find enjoyable then I would suggest Jersey Bowl in St. Peters is the ideal place for you. Along with its 18 bowling alleys, the venue offers a small play area, a mini arcade and two wonderful restaurants. The centre is known for its brilliant deals, especially on a Tuesday when you can purchase two games for the price of £5, or a Thursday when it is only £6 for three. Everyone can participate and enjoy a game of bowling as the centre is equipped with bowling ramps, lightweight balls, lane bumpers and wheel chair access. Little ones will find the Kids Zone filled with plenty of exciting activities that will keep them occupied for hours on end. The location has everything to make it a fantastic day out.
Address:
Jersey Bowl
Airport Road
St. Peter
JE3 7BP
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday – 12:00pm to 11:30pm
Friday – 12:00pm to 12:00am
Saturday – 9:00am to 12:00am
Sunday – 9:00am to 11:30pm
Prices:
Adult (1 game) – £4.50
Adult (2 games) – £7.00
Adult (3 games) – £9.00
Children under 16 (1 game) – £3.50
Children under 16 (2 games) – £5.00
Children under 16 (3 games) – £6.00
OAP/ Disabled (all games) – £2.50
These family-friendly locations are filled with lots of different adventures that the whole family will love. The indoor adventure sites appeal to both children and parents which means when the weather is gloomy, you can still have a pleasurable day out with the family.
