Jersey's Howard Davis Hall to remain open over Easter weekend
A building which holds significant historical and cultural value in Jersey will remain open on weekends in April, Jersey's government said. Officials said Howard Davis Hall, which is overseen by the Jersey Property Holdings, would remain open on weekends, as well as on Good Friday and Easter Monday (18 April and 21 April).The Government of Jersey said the hall had been a "success" after it opened in February.It said the hall would be open between 11:00 BST to 15:00 until the end of April.
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