Conquer castles, splash in rockpools, learn to surf or just spend some family time in a relaxed restaurant. With plenty to keep both adults and children entertained, from new sports to discover and island beaches to explore, you'll be spoilt for choice in Jersey.

Jersey's got a wealth of different activities packed into its 45 square miles and can keep everyone in the family happy, whatever their interest. Spend the morning learning a new activity like blo-karting on the beach, horseriding or surfing, and then take a few hours out to meet the endangered species at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Or just enjoy watching the kids play on Jersey's wide sandy beaches. We guarantee you'll all be relaxing into Jersey's laid-back pace of life in no time.

And if you're looking for the best sandcastle-building beaches in Jersey, read our guide to five favourite family beaches.

Just an hour from UK and European airports, and with everything in easy reach when you get here, Jersey's a perfect destination to escape to with the family.