RSSThe Square is situated near the Pomme d'Or Hotel and is of national significance for the islanders. On 9 May 1945, an announcement for the liberation of the island from German occupation was made from here. Several nationals had gathered below the hotel's balcony to celebrate the arrival of the advance parties of troops from both the Royal Navy and the Army and the raising of the Union Flag. The sculpture here is a symbol of the Islanders who remained in Jersey during its occupation. It is surrounded by a moat that represents the sea and 12 fountains that represent each of the Jersey’s 12 parishes. A similar but smaller square was opened in 1990 to commemorate the Island's 45th anniversary of liberation. It was enhanced during 1990 - 95 for the 50th anniversary celebrations.
The Frances Le Sueur Centre
This centre at the northern end of the Five Mile Road, La Mielle de Morville in St. Ouen are the present headquarters of the the Environmental Services countryside management team. Limited seasonal opening.
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Kempt Tower Visitor Centre / Les Mielles
This visitor centre located in St Ouen's Bay is a delight for nature enthusiasts. It comprises the west coast sand dunes, reedbed enclosed ponds and scrubland known as Les Mielles. Inside the Martello Tower are displays on wildlife conservation and the history of the bay. The centre has a seasonal opening
T 483140.
The Barracks Visitor Centre
Located in Grève de Lecq in St. Mary, this centre is under the ownership of the National Trust of Jersey. These barracks were built during the early 19th Century Napoleonic Wars. The centre includes information on the Bay's military and social past, north coast footpaths and wildlife, and a display of horse drawn carriages. The centre is open to the public during the season only.
T 483140.
