WW2 tourist attraction goes on sale

Jersey War Tunnels is up for sale after more than 60 years of private ownership

A privately-owned World War Two tourist attraction in Jersey is up for sale for more than £5.5m.

Jersey War Tunnels (JWT) in St Lawrence were built by the Nazis during their occupation of the island.

JWT collects, preserves and exhibits "thousands of unique artefacts", which tell the story of the occupation "through the eyes of those who lived through it".

Daisy Hill Real Estates Limited (DHRE), which has owned JWT for more than 60 years, said it was seeking a buyer that would "propel JWT to the next level".

The exhibition collects and preserves "thousands of unique artefacts" from the WW2 occupation

Richard Barnes, DHRE director, said the attraction had the potential to provide "even greater school and adult-targeted educational content".

He said: "JWT is the island’s number one tourist attraction and curator of the island’s occupation story.

"The site certainly has potential for further growth for diversification; with extensive grounds, and with experienced owners at the helm, it can be elevated from a regional attraction to world-class."

The company said its team of nine permanent staff, 21 seasonal staff and key stakeholders were aware of the plans to find a new owner.

It added that no changes would occur to the day-to-day operations.