Jersey War Tunnels

We came here on a recommendation and I’ll be honest I thought it would just be a tunnel with a few information boards. Actually it was much better than that, it was a lot bigger than I imagined. The other great thing about it was that the weather was really hot, but as you got near the tunnel you could feel the temperature dropping significantly; this was a welcome break from some relentless heat! On arrival parking is easy, there is a large carpark and no steps into the visitor centre. It’s £21 for an adult, you’re given an old style identity card with someone’s details on it; the idea is to find your person in the tunnels and learn about their experience during the occupation of Jersey. There are some powerful stories to read about! The tunnel complex as mentioned is quite large with rooms coming off them at various points. Each room is packed with information boards to read or TVs with people talking about their war time experience. There is lots to take in, I’d allow a couple of hours if you want to do the whole thing properly, equally you could scoot through in about an hour and still have a reasonable experience I would guess. There is a cafe in the visitor centre but we looked at the prices; unless you are one of Jersey’s millionaires I’d refrain from the cafe and wait until you get back into town. Very expensive, but then they have a captive audience! The visitor centre also has the obligatory gift shop, you can find some of the books that are referenced in the tunnels that the people you read about have written; as well as a plethora of other gifts and items designed to part you from your money. Based on my experience it was really great, I’d happily recommend a visit. The history and stories are really great to learn about.

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Being a historian I was well looking forward to this particular part of the island. For me it was interesting but also a bit of an anti climax, of course not forgetting how they were made and how many people suffered to make them you pretty much walk up and down some tunnels with placards on the walls with information on them, be aware they tunnels stay chilly all year round

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Great experience. You have audio to guide you if you request, or you can read yourself. It is very cold inside, on sunny day you will be ok, but winter weather i would recommend something cosy to wear. There are some videos too. It should take 1.5 to 2hrs

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Great fun and sad at the same time. Some great exhibits there. I won't spoil it for you. We went on a bank holiday Monday when it opened it was empty but toilets gift shop and a cafe great time. I had my son with me so will go back again that for sure. Defo a must thing to do if your on the island for sure

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