Things to do in Jersey

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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