The Mini Rough Guide to Jersey (Travel Guide eBook)

By Rough Guides

This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Jeysey. It covers top attractions like the imposing Mont Orgueil Castle which towers above the village of Gorey, the unforgettable Jersey War Tunnels, and the uniquely interactive Maritime Museum,, as well as hidden gems, including the North Coast Path and Beauport Beach. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating country. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

This Mini Rough Guide to Jeysey covers: St Helier, excusrions from St Helier, the Southwest, the West Coast, the North Coast, Durrell and the East Coast.

In this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Jeysey, from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly places.

TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS
Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Samares Manor, Mont Orgueil castle, Elizabeth castle and a Perfect Day/Tour itinerary suggestions.

COMPACT FORMAT
Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring  Jeysey.

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture.

WHAT TO DO
Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities.

PRACTICAL MAPS
Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.

STRIKING PICTURES
Inspirational colour photography throughout.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Release date: Apr 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781839052637

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How To Use This E-Book

Getting Around the e-Book

This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Jersey, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip. The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Jersey, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget. In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

Maps

All key attractions and sights in Jersey are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

Images

You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Jersey. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

About Rough Guides

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Table of Contents

10 Things Not To Miss

A Perfect Day In Jersey

Overview

‘Peculiar Of The Crown’

Size and Climate

Language

Economy

History and Culture

Prehistory

The British Connection

The French Threat

Navigation and Knitting

The Battle Of Jersey

The Victorian Era

The German Occupation

Postwar Developments

Out and About

St Helier

Liberation Square

Jersey Museum and Art Gallery

Parish Church of St Helier

Royal Square

Shopping Streets and Markets

Jersey Arts Centre and The Georgian House

Along the Waterfront

The Waterfront Centre

Elizabeth Castle

Fort Regent

Excursions from St Helier

Jersey War Tunnels

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

Orchid Foundation

La Hougue Bie

Samarès Manor

The Southwest

St Aubin’s Bay

St Aubin

Noirmont and Portelet

Ouaisné and St Brelade’s Bays

Churches of St Brelade

Jersey Lavender Farm

Beauport

The West Coast

La Corbière

St Ouen’s Bay

Channel Islands Military Museum

L’Etacq

Grosnez Castle

The North Coast

Plémont

Grève de Lecq

La Mare Wine Estate

Devil’s Hole

Bonne Nuit

Bouley Bay

Rozel

Jersey Zoo

The East Coast

St Catherine’s Breakwater

Geoffrey’s Leap

Mont Orgueil Castle

Gorey

The Royal Bay of Grouville

Seymour Tower

Things To Do

Sports

Water Sports

Land Sports

Other Activities

Spas, Health and Leisure

Walking

Biking

Bush Camps

Arts and Entertainment

Bars, Pubs and Clubs

Shopping

Island Arts and Crafts

Children’s Jersey

Food and Drink

Where To Eat

Shellfish

Ormers

Fish

Jersey Royals

Jersey Vegetables

Local Specialities

Black Butter

Wine and Cider

Where To Eat

St Helier

Around The Island

Bonne Nuit

Gorey

Grève de Lecq

Rozel

St Aubin

St Brelade’s and Ouaisné Bay

St Clement

St Ouen’s

St Saviour

A–Z Travel Tips

A

Accommodation

Airport

B

Bicycle Hire

Budgeting for Your Trip

C

Camping

Car Hire

Climate and Tide

Clothing

Crime and Safety

D

Driving

E

Electricity

Embassies and High Commissions

Emergencies

G

Getting to Jersey

Guides and Tours

H

Health and Medical Care

L

Language

LGBTQ Travellers

M

Maps

Media

Money

O

Opening Hours

P

Police

Post Offices

Public Holidays

Public Transport

R

Religion

T

Telephone

Time Zones

Tipping

Toilets

Tourist Information

Travellers with Disabilities

V

Visas and Entry Requirements

W

Websites and Internet Access

Y

Youth Hostels

Where To Stay

St Helier

Around The Island

Gorey

Grouville

Rozel

St Aubin

St Brelade

St Clements

St Peter

St Saviour

Trinity

10 THINGS NOT TO MISS

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1. Maritime Museum

A first-rate museum that brings to life Jersey’s former seafaring role, ideal for adults and children. For more information, click here.

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2. Samarès Manor

A medieval manor renowned for its unique gardens and extensive range of plants. For more information, click here.

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3. Mont Orgueil Castle

The stately symbol of the island dominates Gorey Harbour from its rocky promontory. For more information, click here.

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4. Elizabeth Castle

On guard at the great Tudor stronghold, which was once occupied by Sir Walter Raleigh. For more information, click here.

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5. Jersey War Tunnels

An extraordinary complex of bomb-proof barracks constructed by the Germans. For more information, click here.

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6. North Coast Footpath

The most exhilarating walk on the island, linking a chain of pretty bays such as Grève de Lecq. For more information, click here and click here.

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7. La Hougue Bie

One of the largest and best-preserved Neolithic passage graves in Europe. For more information, click here.

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8. Beauport Beach

The islanders’ favourite beach in a beautiful unspoilt bay. For more information, click here.

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9. Jersey Museum and Art Gallery

Provides an excellent introduction to the history and culture of the island. For more information, click here.

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10. Jersey Zoo

Renowned zoo established by Gerald Durrell in 1959 for the protection of endangered species. For more information, click here.

A Perfect Day in Jersey

9.00am

Breakfast. Indulge in a buffet breakfast in the Harbour Room of the Pomme d’Or Hotel in the heart of St Helier (Liberation Square; breakfast Mon–Sun from 7am–10am, lunch Sun noon–2pm) and enjoy views of the yacht marina across the square.

10.00am

Picture-postcard harbour. Head out east from St Helier to Gorey, where a pretty harbour sits below the great medieval stronghold of Mont Orgueil. Climb the ramparts for magnificent views, stroll around the harbour and stop for coffee on the quayside.

12 noon

Heading north. Explore at least a section of the majestic north coast, with its towering cliffs and perfect little fishing ports. Head north from Gorey via the B30 and B46, pass Gerald Durrell’s famous Jersey Zoo , then dip down to quaint Bonne Nuit Bay, its tiny harbour sheltered by a single stone jetty.

12.45pm

Cliff walk. Pick up the cliff footpath eastwards in the direction of Bouley Bay to see some of the North Coast’s most spectacular scenery. For lunch try the seafood, crab sandwiches or Thai specials at Bonne Nuit’s café, overlooking the pretty bay.

2.00pm

St Aubin. Return to the south coast via the scenic Waterworks Valley and head east for St Aubin. Explore the port, browse in the Harbour Gallery arts and crafts centre, then head on west for St Brelade’s Bay.

3.30pm

Afternoon relaxation. Relax on the beach here, take a dip or try your hand at blokarting or paddleboarding. If a quiet beach is more your scene, head a short distance west for the beautiful little bay of Beauport, reached down a bracken-covered cliff.

6.00pm

Corbière. It’s only a short hop to Corbière Lighthouse, Jersey’s most dramatic landmark. Watch the sun sink into the Atlantic.

7.00pm

Dinner options. Then enjoy gourmet fare at the Ocean Restaurant, Atlantic Hotel, with sublime views over St Ouen’s Bay (book in advance). Cheaper options are pub grub with bay views at La Pulente in St Ouen’s Bay, or the seafood cafés along St Brelade’s Bay.

10.00pm

On the town. Back in St Helier spend a relaxing evening at the Royal Yacht Hotel, Weighbridge, right in the centre. Choose from bubbles in the P.O.S.H Bar or a nice quiet pint in the snug The Peirson. Alternatively just go with the flow in The Drift, a live music venue.

Overview

Lying in the Bay of Mont St Michel, just 14 miles (22km) from the Normandy coast, Jersey has a distinct Gallic twist. The moment you arrive you have a sense of being abroad. Airport and harbour greet you with Seyiz les beinv’nus a Jèrri (Welcome to Jersey) in the French Norman patois, street and place names are still written in French, islanders are known as crapauds (toads) and every restaurant has a plateau de fruits de mer. Yet Jersey feels reassuringly familiar