RSSThe Eric Young Orchid Foundation is located in the Trinity countryside in Victoria Village and has an impressive collection of orchids. Founded in 1958 by the late Eric Young, a horticulturalist, this site presently displays a world-class collection of orchids set in stunning and exotic landscapes. This site has also supplied flowers for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York, the Chelsea Flower Show and an exhibition at Harrods. The display house is open all around year.
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Hamptonne
Hamptonne's collection of farm buildings and meadows in St Lawrence reflect over three centuries of Jersey's rural history. The site displays by-gone skills, guided tours and living history characters. The Hamptonne House dates back to the 1640's and the restored Langlois House reflects the late 18th Century lifestyle.
The Syvret building, dating back to the 1830's showcases the evolution of rural life in Jersey since the First World War. The site also has an orchard, a kitchen garden, meadows and several small animals. The site is open to the public throughout the spring and summer months.
Marinas
St Helier Marina is the oldest of the three marinas in Jersey. Situated in the Upper Harbour at a few minutes walking distance from the town centre, this site is ideal for viewing local craft as well as visiting craft. The nearby La Collette Marina is mainly used to hold the visiting boats as they wait for a suitable tide to enter the St Helier Marina. Located further away from the main shopping area it is at about a ten minutes walking distance from here.
The most recent marina, Elizabeth Marina provides an opportunity for permanent anchorage of the boats in Jersey waters. Half the berths are allocated to non-residents and several boat owners from the UK, Germany, Holland, Ireland and the Scandinavian countries use this marina to base their boat in the Channel Islands. Facilities include water, electricity, toilets, showers, store and a fuel point.
