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Explore with The National Trust for Jersey DISCOVER ENJOY PROTECT COME OUTSIDE EXPLOR E MOR E Discover more New for 2013 with our events STAY WITH U calling all young S EXPERI Unique places to naturalists ENCE and activities Ge MOR E stay and relax orgian style at 16 New Street www.nationaltrust.je Welcome Contents 4 Come and stay with us Welcome to our first edition of If you are inspired 7 Picnic Jersey Explore with The National Trust for by our activities and 8 Stepping into history would like to get more 10 Top 10 things to do Jersey, our new publication which involved do take a look 11 What’s on in 2013 is packed full of information about at our volunteering opportunities on Page 18. 18 Get involved the Trust and the events taking Alternatively if you live in Jersey please do consider 19 Meet a Volunteer place throughout the year. becoming a member to help us to look after your Island home. Visitors can also help us by taking 20 Support Your National Trust Whether you are a visitor to our shores, a member up residence in our self-catering accommodation 21 Help us Renovate Morel Farm of The National Trust or simply looking for an just by the beach at Grève de Lecq. Trust me the 22 Jersey Map exciting place to visit, then hopefully we can inspire challenges of caring for 20 historic buildings and you to explore and discover some of Jersey’s rich over 2% of the Island for the benefit of Jersey is no heritage, stunning wildlife and beautiful countryside. easy task as illustrated by the immense amount of From narrow tree lined country lanes and historic funds required to make our vision for Morel Farm granite farmsteads to the windswept rugged a reality. Your support is truly needed. coastline of the north, resplendent with the recently Finally, I really do hope that our range of activities re-introduced Choughs, our exciting range of events and events will help you to discover your own are tailored to give you a flavour of what makes special place to explore and enjoy in Jersey. Jersey such a special place. We are indeed privileged to have such a wealth of Personally I am particularly looking forward to some natural beauty and built heritage and I very much of our guided walks including the Dawn Chorus in look forward to sharing this with you at one or two May (where I will be busy serving hot chocolate) of our events. at 5.30 in the morning in one of Jersey’s most beautiful private gardens, as well as Foreshore Charles Alluto Foraging on our RAMSAR designated coastline CEO – The National Trust for Jersey where there will be the opportunity to test your speed of hand by catching a Razor fish. For the first time this year we will also be organising a nature club in May for all those young budding naturalists keen to hunt bugs, watch birds and Big thank you The National Trust for Jersey above all have fun discovering the wild side of To John Lord and Patrick Clarke for The Elms, La Chève Rue, St Mary, nature. For more highlights please see Page 10 contributing with their photographs Jersey JE3 3EN for the top ten things to do this year. throughout this edition. T: 483193 www.nationaltrust.je 2 3 HISTORIC VENUES Come and Le Câtel Fort History greets you at every Surrounded by stunning views and turn in this 18th century a refreshing sea breeze, this site is an ideal base for beach activities, guardhouse, situated high exploring Grève de Lecq Bay, or just stay with us on the eastern cliffs that relaxing around a BBQ with friends dominate Grève de Lecq Bay• and family. Although it was initially built to protect With a grassy front lawn, stunning the Island from invasion, it has now views and a beautiful heritage building to enjoy, La Câtel Fort is HolIDAY CotTAGE become the perfect spot for a peaceful and tranquil break. a picture perfect location to enjoy Grève de Lecq, St M Grève de Lecq Barracks a short break with friends and family. ary The Officers’ Quarters offer created within the Officers’ Quarters, a unique opportunity to whilst still retaining the historic fabric, HISTORIC VENUES including features such as the original experience living in a 19th fireplaces. There is spacious and century barracks situated modern accommodation for up Le Don Hilton on Jersey’s beautiful to six people. North coast• During the summer season, the rest Known colloquially as the The facilities at Le Don Hilton of the Barracks is open to the public, are basic and essentially this building Located at Grève de Lecq, the ‘white house’ due to its with special events being held on is a stone tent, solely offering protection accommodation has a sea view and The distinctive whitewashed a very occasional basis during Officers’ Quarters from the elements. is within 2 minutes walking distance the evening. exterior, this 18th century of a golden sandy beach, stunning building was used as a Powder Despite the simplicity of this north coastal walks, and a number accommodation the location of the of local pubs and excellent beach Magazine up until the end building, as well as its attractive and cafés. Weekly hire fees range from £788 of the Napoleonic wars• quirky facade, makes it a superb and up to £1,297 during peak season. exciting place to stay for a few days. Handsomely refurbished by The Children are very welcome, but After the wars, with no further need National Trust for Jersey in 2000, unfortunately no pets are allowed. to defend the Island, the property was this high quality, centrally heated For further details please call converted into a simple cottage. St Ouen’s Bay accommodation has been carefully Macole’s 488121 or Freedom Holidays 725259 ecq Beach 4 Grève de L 5 Picnic Jersey The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day so why not check out some of The National Trust’s perfect picnic sites across the Island, from sheltered meadows to wind swept coastal headland, there is something for everyone’s taste! ST MARY VICTORIA TOWER - ST MArtIN The Elms Meadows head on foot along the coastal road towards Gorey for about 500 yards. and Orchard Access is at the top of the hill after The Elms is located along La Chève a mesh fence and the site opens up Painted Lady Rue at the top of St Peter’s Valley. before you. You can also reach the site HISTORIC VENUES During office hours access is permitted directly from the beach at low tide. to the office, pressoir, farmyard, boulangerie and surrounding land. Victoria Tower The main house and farmhouse are ST OUEN tenanted and unavailable for viewing. Grantez Headland Where better to have a BBQ in this picturesque piece of Jersey the entrance, making it a picturesque On-site parking available. with friends and family than at history that is bound to instill a feeling and traditional fortification, and giving From St Ouen’s Village head down La of pride and passion in any visitor. a real sense of history to the area. Route du Marais (Hydrangea Avenue) Grantez an authentic Jersey Martello All in all the site is a perfect place ST CLEMENT before turning left down La Rue de Headland tower that boasts spectacular This impressive fortification built in for a picnic. Daytime hire only. Grantez. Thereafter, turn right down coastal views of La Déroute 1837 marks the accession of Queen Le Don Le Quesne La Ruette de Grantez or Le Chemin Victoria to the throne. Victoria Tower From St Helier head along La Grande des Monts until you reach an informal channel and across to France For further information on Picnic • is unique as, unlike other towers Historic Venues are available Route de la Côte until you reach parking area. Look for the footpath on Jersey please collect a leaflet Steal a few moments away from the in Jersey, it is surrounded by a dry from £150 for 2 day hire. St Clement’s Parish Hall where ample the left hand side which will take you from Jersey Tourism or visit busy hustle and bustle of everyday life moat with a drawbridge to protect Discount for members available. parking is located. From the Parish Hall down towards the headland. www.jersey.com/walking Call us on 483193 or visit our website www.nationaltrust.je 6 7 ST PETER Le Moulin de Quétivel Stepping Admission: Adults £2, about the meaning of ‘lé no’ or the Concessions £1.50. Under 16s Located in one of Jersey’s and National Trust Members - Free. most picturesque valleys, resurgence of milling during the Island’s Occupation in the Second World War. Getting there: Bus route 8. Le Moulin de Quétivel is Public car park nearby. the only surviving working Restored by The National Trust for Jersey Opening hours: 25th May - 28th into history September. Every Saturday in 1979, the two-storey mill has an watermill on the Island • exhibition of milling, a film presentation 10am to 4pm. Surrounded by water meadows, a visit and a small shop selling refreshments to the mill will give you a fascinating and freshly ground flour. Outside there insight into Jersey’s agricultural and is a fascinating herb garden and a ST MARY industrial heritage. Discover why Jersey delightful woodland walk to the mill Grève de Lecq Barracks exported flour to the Americas, learn pond – look out for the Red Squirrels! and Shop ST HELIER Georgian House Museum Grève de Lecq Barracks are The Barracks are located in Grève de the only surviving barracks Lecq Bay, St Mary.