The Channel Islands Heritage Festival confirms line-up
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The Channel Islands Heritage Festival, which this year will be staged from 25 March to 10 May, will this year offer five weeks of family friendly events and activities across Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark.
The 2016 edition, in its second year, will take a maritime focus. Children and adults alike can explore significant coastal sites, become immersed in centuries’ old seafaring stories and experience naval traditions across the archipelago. There will be nautical tours of coastal castles and towers, lighthouses to visit, guided walks, cycle rides, kayak adventures and vintage bus tours on offer throughout the festival.
Here are the top ten family activities at the 2016 Channel Islands’ Heritage Festival. For more details, visit http://www.visitchannelislands.com/
Fire & Forage for Families, Guernsey
25th March – 10th May (Available throughout the festival)
This two-hour workshop is a real Famous Five adventure, and will include fire starting, cooking outside and eating wild food. These family-orientated foraging tours will be available to book throughout the festival with WildGuernsey at a time to suit visitors and cost £20 per adult and £10 for children.
Land Sailing with Pure Adventure, Jersey
2nd, 4th, 8th and 23rd April
The fresh winds and five mile stretch of beach along Jersey’s St. Ouen’s Bay offer the perfect conditions for the adrenalin-fuelled sport, land sailing. During the festival, families can try out the sport and race each other around a triangular course. Land sailing is suitable for children over nine and costs £25 per adult and £15 for children. To book, visit www.purejersey.com
Island Explorers Treasure Hunt, Guernsey
25th March – 10th May (Available throughout the festival)
With the help of an explorer’s map, adventurers young and old are challenged to find clues across the island’s historic sites. The map is free to download from the VisitGuernsey website and all completed treasure hunts that are returned to Guernsey Museum will receive a small gift and be entered into a prize draw. For more information, visit www.museums.gov.gg
Through the Looking Glass – A Kayak Exploration of Jersey’s Maritime Jungle, Jersey
28th March, 4th, 11th, 18th, 26th April, 2nd May
Families can explore one of Europe’s most diverse marine ecosystems on a sea kayak tour and observe marine and bird life. All kit is supplied and beginners are welcome. The cost is £40 per adult and £27 for children. Advance booking is essential through Jersey Kayak Adventures.
HistoryFest: People of the Sea, Guernsey
Easter weekend- 25th-27th April
Over the Easter weekend St Peter Port’s Castle Cornet will be brought to life by costumed characters, music and storytelling, all with a nautical theme, enabling the whole family to experience over 2,000 years of history in just a weekend. The festival offers a packed timetable of theatre, live action role play, period dancing and hands on activities. The cost is included in the castle’s admission price (£10 per adult, £2.50 for children over seven).
Bunkers at Night – Evening Tour, Jersey
31st March, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April, 5th May
This evening tour is a perfect way to learn about Jersey’s WWII heritage with a visit to various Second World War sites at night to light up Jersey’s Military Heritage in a new way. The cost is £30.00 per adult and £15 per child aged 7-15. Booking is essential through Jersey War Tours.
Beau Cinema Screening of The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Guernsey
8th May
Suitable for the whole family, this special screening of ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ includes the opportunity to meet a real-life pirate before the film and a Pirate goodie bag. Those that come dressed in pirate costume may also be rewarded with some treasure. The special screening takes place at 16.00 and costs £4.50 per adult, and two children for £1 each with each paying adult. For more information and to book, visit www.beausejour.gg/cinema
Sea to Sea Cycle Tour, Jersey
31st March, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April, 5th May
Families are invited to join local Blue Badge Guide Arthur Lamy on a cycle tour from St Helier along Jersey’s south coast to Les Platons, on Jersey’s north coast, which offers views of the nearby coast of France and the other Channel Islands. Along the 15 mile route, the tour stops to discover dolmens, manor houses, and even where the Jersey Royal early potato was created. The tour costs £15 per person. To book, contact Arthur atwww.arthurthebluebadgeguide.com
Beau Vallon Maritime Family Fun Day, Guernsey
1st May
In association with Donkey Divers and Floral St Peters, Beau Vallon in St Pierre Du Bois on the rural West Coast of Guernsey hosts a jam-packed day of activities, including a Pirate treasure hunt, free Discover Scuba Diving taster sessions from Donkey Divers (age eight upwards), maritime stalls and teas and coffees. There will also be a special guest appearance by Joe the Pirate’s parrot. The fun day takes place between 11.00 and 15.00 and admission is free. www.beauvallon.co.uk/
Pallot Steam and Motor Museum Fayre, Jersey
9th May
Liberation Day, commemorating and celebrating the liberation of Jersey from occupying German forces, is marked at Jersey Steam Museum with a fun-filled day of displays of classic and vintage cars and tractors, barn engines, Land Rover demonstrations, and rides on steam and diesel trains. Entrance to the museum is £6 per adult and £2 for children. For more information, visit www.pallotmuseum.co.uk
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