Helping families to make informed choices this Easter holiday

As families in Jersey get ready for the school Easter holidays, it’s easy to feel the pressure to plan days out, book activities, and keep everyone entertained — all while trying to manage rising household costs. So, to help you out, the Jersey Consumer Council has pulled together a comparison of popular paid activities, alongside a reminder of just how many brilliant free options we have right here on our doorstep.

Our goal is to help you make informed choices, avoid unexpected costs, and enjoy the Easter break without spending more than you can afford to.

From swimming and soft play to heritage sites and the cinema, prices can vary widely – especially when booking for a family. Our table of Easter school holiday activities gives a clear breakdown of entry fees, family options, and membership choices, so you can compare what offers the best value for your household.

 

One of our Council Members has compiled this list of popular activities and their fees:

Activity

Price

Membership options

Jersey Zoo

  • £18 per adult.
  • £9 per child aged three to ten.
  • Free for under-threes.
  • £75 for a group of five people.
  • Adult: £72 or £6 per month.
  • Child (3 to16): £48 or £4 per month.

 

 

Tintos

Softplay

One hour:

  • Under 3: £4
  • Over 3: £5.50

 

Two hours:

  • Under 3: £6
  • Over 3: £9

 

Supervising adult: Free

Not applicable.

AquaSplash

  • £9.30 per person (over six).

 

  • Free for under-sixs.

Range of memberships available.

Les

Quennevais

swimming pool

  • £5.50 per adult.
  • £3.60 per child (five to17).
  • Free for under-fives.

Range of memberships available.

Jump Jersey

  • Open Bounce (45 minutes): £14
  • Open Climb (45 minutes): £15

There are other activities available to book, including: pottery painting, slime making, arts and crafts, teddy making and shell painting.

Not applicable.

Rocco’s

crazy golf

Prices per number of activities.

Adults:

  • 1: £9.50
  • 2: £17
  • 3: £23.50
  • 4: £29

Children (14 and under):

  • 1: 8
  • 2: £14
  • 3: £20
  • 4: £25

Not applicable.

Cineworld

Prices per movie when booking online:

  • £11.99 for an adult
  • £7.99 for a child under 14
  • £31.96 for a family (one adult and three children, or two adults and two children. Children must be under 14).
  • £17.99 per month for unlimited movies.

 

  • Includes: 10% off cinema snacks then 25% off snacks after three months; advance screenings; free popcorn on your birthday.

Jersey

Heritage

Price based on two adults and two children:

  • Mont Orgueil Castle: £55.95.
  • Maritime Museum: £46.45.
  • Hamptonne: £46.50.
  • La Hougue Bie: £46.45.
  • Elizabeth Castle: £55.95, plus ferry £5 per person return.
  • Jersey Museum: Free

For multi-site entry:

  • Adult: £58 per year.
  • Child (aged six to 16 and students): £27 per year.
  • Family (two adults and two children): £137 per year. (Other family size options available)
  • Free for under-sixs.

 

You don’t need to spend money to make memories

But while these paid experiences can be great, they’re not the only way to enjoy the Easter holidays. You don’t need to feel the need to spend money to have fun.

Jersey is full of amazing places and opportunities that cost absolutely nothing, and sometimes these make the best family days out of all.

Choosing free activities doesn’t mean compromising on fun and you’ll still enjoy quality family time together.

 

Here are some fantastic free options for the Easter holidays:

 

Parks and playgrounds

Jersey has many well‑designed, recently upgraded parks that are perfect for little explorers. Try a new one each day and make your own Easter ‘park trail’.

Beach days

Whether it’s sandcastle competitions, rockpooling, or kicking a ball around, our beaches offer endless entertainment at no cost.

Picnics

A homemade picnic at a park or beach can feel like a treat, and it’s far cheaper than eating out.

Millbrook Park

Perfect for water play on a sunny afternoon.

Easter baking at home

Crispy nests, chocolate bark, or a homemade Easter showstopper, baking is simple, fun and great for keeping little hands busy.

Crafts and creativity

Decorate eggs, paint rocks, make bunny ears, or create your own Easter art station at home.

Jersey Library

The Library continues to offer wonderful free and low‑cost events, particularly during school holidays, including Easter crafts. Find out more information on their website or social media.

Town Church play space

A welcoming spot for little ones, with a free play area at the back and refreshments available for adults.

Move More activities

Keep an eye on the Move More Jersey social media pages for toddler and holiday‑themed events.

Jersey Museum

Jersey Museum is free to enter, offering a relaxed and educational day out.

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