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has one of the best sunshine records in the British Isles - it is warmed by the
waters of the nearby Gulf Stream. Wildlife thrives including the vast array
of spring flowers, but also the creatures that live in the shimmering waters of
this island. | |  | Spring is when islands are bursting with life and energy
- and this is a great season to watch wildlife. | |  | - Check out island nature watching opportunities from
birds and Basking Sharps to flowers and fauna.
| | | Jersey
- Visitor Guide | | Address: | Jersey,
Channel Islands. | | Telephone: | Jersey
Tourism - 01534 500700 | | Fax: | Jersey
Tourism - 01534 500808 | | e-mail | info@jersey.com
| | Key attractions: |
Spring flowers, marine life and wildlife in general. | | Essential
kit: | Binoculars for bird watching.
Walking shoes. | | Nature
watching: | Spring is one of the
best times to visit Jersey - in mid May visitors will find themselves surrounded
by carpets of flowers. Ìý Scuba diving - you can easily snorkel in
the seas around Jersey, or why not go one step further and do a bit of scuba diving.
The dive centre on the bay will kit you out. Ìý Diving does literally
open up a whole new world to explore and it doesn't take months of training. To
qualify, you need to take a course lasting one or two weeks. | | Access: | Varies
depending on locations - check with Jersey Tourist Board or individual attractions. | | Getting
there: | Located over 100 miles south
of the British mainland within the Channel Islands.
Several airlines
offer regular scheduled flights from the UK. There are also charter flights to
Jersey from a bigger selection of airports. Ìý Alternatively take the
ferry - there are car and passenger services from Weymouth and Poole to Jersey. | | Opening
times: | Year round. | | Charges: | Some
free, others have a charge depending on activities. |
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