Trinity in Jersey: Nature, walks and history

For a stay in Trinity, you can focus on a walk, wildlife and conservation, or historic buildings. The Trinity Walk, Jersey Zoo and various landmarks from different periods each offer their own themes. This lets you plan around what interests you most.

The Trinity Walk and its historic stops

The Trinity Walk is a two-mile walk for beginners. It runs from Trinity Church to the Trinity Arms pub. Before your visit, check whether there are any temporary changes to access. Trinity Church is one of Jersey’s twelve medieval parish churches and has been at the heart of parish life for centuries.

Stops with their own architectural history include Trinity School, a Victorian parish school with two classrooms. The southern one was built from Mont Mado granite in 1854, and the second in a similar style in 1897. Mont Pellier adds another perspective: this traditional granite building dates from the 17th century and was owned by the Pellier family.

Another historic landmark is the AA call box in Trinity. It is a rare surviving example of a type known as a “lighthouse of the road”. This type was initially used as a sentry box and later as a call box. The walk’s themes therefore range from parish life and architectural history to the former means of communication on the roads.

Jersey Zoo: parkland, animal species and conservation

Jersey Zoo is set in 32 acres of parkland. More than 100 animal species live there, including western lowland gorillas and poison dart frogs. The number of species and the collection may change over time.

The zoo’s conservation work also has several areas of focus: it includes animal care, research, training and education, as well as breeding some of the world’s most endangered species. If you are interested in conservation work as well as individual animal species, these different activities are part of the picture at Jersey Zoo.

Medieval traces and mechanical heritage

Les Câteaux, also known as Le Châstel Sédement, is an extensive medieval earthwork. It probably served as a refuge during early medieval attacks on Jersey. However, the idea that it was a refuge is a likely explanation, not a certainty. The name and form of the earthwork give this site a different historical focus from the church and architectural history around the Trinity Walk.

In Trinity, the Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum is dedicated to preserving Jersey’s mechanical heritage. On display are steam locomotives and engines, vintage cars and classic vehicles, agricultural equipment and household items. Check the latest visitor information directly with the museum.

For travel to the Pallot Steam & Motor Museum, the nearest bus route is listed as route 5, followed by a half-mile walk. Free parking is available at the museum. Check this access information before travelling, as it may change.

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