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Surfing the Channel Islands sightseeing
The Channel Islands are a hop from the mainland, and there's plenty more to see than just great waves.
You've planned your trip, but the swell hasn't followed you. Don't despair, there's loads to see and do in these islands in between surfs.
When it’s flat in Guernsey check out
Castle Cornet and its museums, in St Peter Port is Guernsey’s ancient royal fortress which has stood guard over the town and harbour for nearly eight centuries. The story of the Castle and other aspects of Guernsey’s past can be found in the three museums housed within the Castle.
The New Strawberry Farm features a silversmiths, pottery, craft and gift shops, children’s play area, 200-seater restaurant and of course strawberries.
The Guernsey Diamond Museum will give you a fascinating insight into the sparkling world of diamonds from their origins to their setting in jewellery at The Bridge, in St Sampsons.
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, in St Peter Port, is Guernsey's home for relaxation and sport and boasts the only public 25m indoor swimming in the island.
The Telephone Museum: Castel. Is a hands-on exhibition of telephone communications in Guernsey since 18998. If you've ever wondered what happened to the old Mickey Mouse phones you need look no further.
Sausmarez Manor, in St Martins, is steeped in history and has the accolade of exhibiting works in its gardens by more sculptors that anywhere else in Britain.
Pleinmont Observation Tower is a unique five-story second world war naval observation tower used by Germans between 1942 and 1945. Original rangefinders can be used and there's access to a battery dolman gun-site nearby.
Fort Grey and Shipwreck Museum is known locally as the “Cup and Saucer”. It's a Martello Tower built in 1804 to defend Guernsey’s west coast. Many vessels have come to grief on the rocky coastline.
When it’s flat in Jersey check out
Jersey Zoo, Les Augres Manor, Trinity. The park is headquarters to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Covering 42 acres, the zoo houses a wide variety of animals including gorillas and snow leopards. The Trust is internationally renowned for its conservation work with endangered species.
German Military Underground Hospital is the largest construction in the Channel Islands, hewn out of solid rock by slave workers of many nationalities for the German forces during the second world war.
Barrack Visitor Centre, Greve de Lecq. The 19th century barracks include the North Coast Visitor Centre, horse-drawn vehicles, officers' quarters and cells.
The Maritime Museum, St Helier. - explores the relationship between the people of Jersey and the sea in the past and present. Learn about boat design and propulsion and watch the restoration of an historic boat.
Shell Garden, St Brelade. A landscaped garden of over a million shells.
The Jersey Bowl. Ten pin bowling. An 18-lane AMF equipped centre with the latest Qubica automatic scoring and bumber system.
Cineworld, St Helier. Open all year. Movies for all moods in luxury stadium seating or splash out for a VIP box.
Cosmopolitan. Different drag acts each week in the cabaret lounge and the nightclub. On Sundays when you can have a traditional Sunday lunch followed by a cabaret with guest acts from the UK.
Fort Regent Sports Centre, St Helier. Facilities include indoor bowls, squash, badminton, snooker, table tennis and short tennis. There's also an extensive weights and fitness centre.
Jersey Country Music Club has been meeting for over 20 years at the Ambassadeur and Stafford Hotels on Monday nights. Music ranges from western swing and 60's country to Cajun and modern.
For more information about The Channel Islands visit www.visitchannelislands.com or go to www.wannasurf.com
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