Things to do in Jersey

25 things to do in Jersey

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• Watch sunset at La Corbière Lighthouse

  Watch the sun dip below the Atlantic from this iconic lighthouse perched on a rocky tidal island, accessible at low tide for dramatic coastal views.

  St. Brelade

• Explore Mont Orgueil Castle

  Climb the towers and secret staircases of this 13th-century fortress towering over Gorey harbour, with exhibits on medieval life and panoramic views.

  Gorey, St. Martin

• Step into the Jersey War Tunnels

  Walk through a vast underground hospital built by forced labour during WWII, now a poignant museum detailing the Occupation.

  St. Lawrence

• See endangered primates at Jersey Zoo (Durrell Wildlife Park)

  Wander among lemurs, gorillas, and rare tamarins set in beautiful parkland at Gerald Durrell's conservation trust.

  Trinity

• Bask on St. Brelade's Bay

  Sink your toes into soft golden sand at this south-facing beach, framed by tropical gardens and a charming 12th-century fishermen's chapel.

  St. Brelade

• Hike the north coast cliff path from Bouley Bay to Rozel Bay

  Traverse heather-clad cliffs with breathtaking views of France, passing hidden coves and a colony of wild goats.

  Trinity/St. Martin

• Surf the Atlantic swells at St. Ouen's Bay

  Catch consistent waves along five miles of exposed beach, with surf schools and a vibrant surf culture against a backdrop of dunes.

  St. Ouen / St. Brelade

• Visit Elizabeth Castle on a tidal island

  Walk the causeway at low tide or take the amphibious ferry to this 16th-century fortress where Sir Walter Raleigh governed.

  St. Helier

• Uncover Neolithic secrets at La Hougue Bie

  Enter one of Europe's finest passage graves under a towering mound, then explore the medieval chapel perched on top.

  Grouville

• Wander the lanes of St. Helier's Central Market

  Browse an ornate Victorian covered market where vendors sell fresh seafood, local flowers, and Jersey black butter under a glass roof.

  St. Helier

• Taste Jersey Royals fresh from the farm

  Buy just-harvested new potatoes from a roadside honesty stall along the coastal lanes, the island's most famous export.

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• Kayak through sea caves at Plémont

  Paddle into cathedral-like caverns and under arches below the dramatic high cliffs, best at high tide when the water glows cobalt.

  Plémont, St. Ouen

• Gaze into the Devil's Hole

  Peer down a collapsed sea cave where the ocean roars, with a statue of the devil looking on; follow the path to the coastal blowhole.

  St. Mary

• Sip cider at La Mare Wine Estate

  Tour the vineyards and distillery to sample hand-crafted Jersey cider, apple brandy, and black butter, all made from local fruit.

  St. Mary

• Discover the ruins of Grosnez Castle

  Stand atop the windswept headland where a 14th-century gatehouse and crumbling walls frame dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic.

  St. Ouen

• Walk through the Forgotten Forest at Val de la Mare

  Find a submerged forest of ancient tree stumps exposed at low tide along the reservoir, a surreal prehistoric landscape.

  St. Ouen (Val de la Mare Reservoir)

• Experience a traditional Jersey cream tea at The Elms

  Savor warm scones, jersey cream, and strawberry jam in the walled garden of a National Trust farmhouse, a tranquil rural treat.

  St. Peter's Valley

• Unearth Occupation history at the Channel Islands Military Museum

  Clamber through a restored German bunker on the beach, filled with uniforms, weapons, and personal stories from WWII.

  St. Ouen's Bay

• Cycle the Green Lane network

  Pedal miles of quiet country lanes with a 15 mph speed limit, passing hedgerows, sea views, and hidden farm cafés.

  island-wide, typical start St. Helier

• Stroll the gardens of Samarès Manor

  Wander tranquil Japanese gardens, a herb parterre, and a dovecote at this medieval manor estate bursting with blooms.

  St. Clement

• Catch the tidal race at Greve de Lecq

  Watch ferocious currents swirl past the rocky headland; at low tide, explore rock pools and the old harbour wall.

  Greve de Lecq, St. Ouen/St. Mary

• Hunt for sea glass at Beauport Bay

  Descend steep steps to a pebble cove where the tide leaves behind a treasure trove of smooth, frosted glass.

  St. Brelade

• Dive or snorkel at the Les Écréhous reef

  Boat out to this tiny reef archipelago with crystal clear waters teeming with wrasse and lobsters, and a few whitewashed fishermen's huts.

  Offshore from St. Martin

• After dark, sip cocktails at The Royal Yacht

  End the day at this glamorous hotel bar and nightclub in St. Helier, with a terrace overlooking the marina.

  St. Helier

• Marvel at the stained glass of St. Matthew's Glass Church

  Step inside a tiny parish church entirely decorated in Lalique glass, designed by René Lalique in the 1930s.

  St. Lawrence