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St Helier, near King Street shopping area

(59 Halket Place, JE2 4WG Tel: 01534 733291)

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(La Route de la Baie, JE3 8EF Tel: 01534 499049)

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One of the best things about being on holiday is Here are their favourites:
lunch. No more sandwiches at the desk or The Oyster Box is variously described as “a special spot”, “quality food”,
takeaways on the run. Holidays are about taking “stunning views”. Nestling in popular St Brelade’s Bay, the Oyster Box is
your time, lingering over a view, a favourite dish, a chic-casual, offering an elegant environment at the edge of the sea. Every
tempting dessert, a conversation with a loved one. table has a great view and the menu includes fish, seafood, meat and
vegetarian dishes. Terraces for summer dining and cosy in winter.
In Jersey you are rarely more than a stone’s throw from delicious local food, 01534 850888.
from the freshest fish, crab, lobster, hand-dived scallops, Grouville oysters as
well as magnificent steaks and burgers and not forgetting dairy produce – Le Braye – “great for soup and a sandwich or a moules frites” – crops up
rich Jersey cream and ice cream. again and again among the locals’ favourites. This is a family-owned,
beachside bistro looking out at the magnificent St Ouen’s Bay. Food is
So the only problem when booking lunch is: which restaurant to choose? simple, fresh and delicious – a crab linguine and a jug of wine on the
And the best people to ask are, of course, the locals. Where do they lunch? terrace in summer or a winter breakfast by the woodburner. Great for a
quick lunch, intimate dinner or cream tea. Dogs welcome!
To answer this, the Enjoy Jersey team quizzed every islander we met, La Grande Route des Mielles 01534 481395
from businessmen and women to retailers to guides to shoppers and asked
them where they go – for a lunch in town, a lunch with a view, a light The Inn, on Queen’s Rd in St Helier, is very much a locals’ eaterie
lunch, a long lunch or a lunch to celebrate that very special occasion. offering either bar snacks or lunch in the restaurant. A large range of dishes
including vegetarian and other dietary needs are no problem. A great wine
list too! 01534 722239

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Greenhills is a place to linger – a perfect countryside eating experience in harbour at Gorey, this is the perfect spot to while away a few hours in the
a beautiful manor house in tranquil St Peter’s Parish. From the refined sunshine eating delicious local fish and seafood as well as British and
restaurant to the snug bar, cosy lounge and beautiful gardens, this is a place Mediterranean cuisine. Fine dining in a friendly atmosphere.
to relax and enjoy the finer things in life. Le Mont de L’Ecole, St Peter’s 01534 853291
Valley, La Rue l’Aleval 01534 481042
Finally, for that extra-special event – a wedding anniversary, a significant
“Very relaxed”, “very reasonable prices”, “great fish and chips” is what the birthday, or simply to spoil yourselves – the vote is unanimous: it has to be
locals say about Colleen’s Café on the promenade at La Grève de Lecq on Michelin-starred Bohemia or Longueville Manor. The Bohemia Bar &
the north coast. This relaxed, family-friendly, beach cafe offers British, Restaurant, on St Helier’s Green St, is a gastronome’s heaven. Not only has
Italian and seafood dishes as well as afternoon tea. 01534 481420 it been ranked the 11th best restaurant in the whole of the UK in The
Good Food Guide 2018, outranking some of the world’s most famous
For a great steak, there is no doubt it’s hard to beat the Wildfire, on restaurants, it also set a record for Jersey by being the first restaurant in the
Mulcaster St in the heart of St Helier. Go upstairs for New York-style, Channel Islands to be awarded five AA rosettes in September 2017.
flame-grilled steaks from a wide range of different breeds and cuts of beef 01534 880588
cooked over coal. Smaller dishes and tapas available downstairs including
vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. 01534 625555 At Longueville Manor, just outside St Helier on Longueville Road, one
local said “you feel really spoilt – there seem to be more staff than guests
And if you’re hungry during your retail marathon halfway down the and the food is amazing”. A member of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux,
Precinct, pub-style Hugo’s, in Halkett St, offers great traditional food with Longueville is a lovingly restored Jersey manor house set in 18 acres of
a modern presentation and at very good prices. Full of locals at lunchtimes. enchanting gardens and offers award-winning cuisine and some of the
01534 724065 world’s greatest wines. Sheer indulgence – although casual dining is also an
option, including on the pool terrace in summer or in front of a roaring log
Or pop in to The Brasserie by Tiffin in the de Gruchy department store fire in winter. 01534 725501
for delicious homemade food made fresh each day, onsite. Light lunches,
snacks, sandwiches and sharing plates.

You can get great seafood and fish and chips all over Jersey of course but
the Seafish Cafés, in St Helier and St Aubin, are locally popular for the
quality and choice of fish. Try the home-made fishfinger sandwich or grilled
scallops. Our publisher loves their plaice and chips! 01534 510015

According to the locals, those looking for great seafood and ales should
head to the Lamplighter on Mulcaster St and try their famous crab
sandwich. This popular old-school pub also boasts the largest permanent
selection of real ales on the island. 01534 723119

Back on Liberation Square, the Harbour Room carvery at the Pomme
d’Or gets the local thumbs up for Sunday lunch. 01534 880110

For very fine dining combined with breathtaking views, the locals’
thumbs up also goes to two restaurants on the south-west tip of the island:
the Atlantic Hotel at St Brelade (01534 744101) and Corbiere Phare
(01534 746127) at Rue De Lane Corbiere – near the famous lighthouse.

Sumas, on the east coast, is a firm favourite among locals as well as any
visitors who have discovered it. With a fabulous terrace overlooking the

View from the Harbour Room at Pomme d'Or

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ST HELIER T

Beresford Street Kitchen An exciting and vibrant place to enjoy great food, beers and wines,
Longueville Manor’s chosen charity, or simply to meet for coffee, cake and a chat.
this cafe offers people with learning
disabilities and autism the chance The Weighbridge, St Helier, JE2 3NG
to develop workplace skills and engage
with the community. Light lunches, www.tiffingroup.com/the-museum
sandwiches, salads as well as a
gift shop. Bohemia The Green Olive
17 Beresford St This Michelin-starred restaurant boasts Specialising in vegetarian, poultry and
01534 509644 a wide selection of menus with fresh, seafood dishes.
succulent dishes. Head chef Steve Anley Street
Brasserie by Tiffin & Smith ranks among the top chefs 01534 728198
worldwide, having held a Michelin
Infusions by Tiffin star for over 10 years from the age Enjoy Jersey 
Located inside de Gruchy’s King of just 24. recommends
Street department store, The Green Street
Brasserie serves seriously good 01534 880588
coffee and delicious homemade
food in a welcoming and
uncluttered space. Infusions is a
popular “good food” cafe well
worth seeking out on de Gruchy’s
1st floor.
de Gruchy, King Street
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Enjoy a 4 course carvery buffet, then head into
the Star Room ready for the show at 9.30pm

followed by a live DJ and dancing.

Limited noanv-areilsaibdleenatt‘s£h1ow0popnly’ tickets

Tickets are limited and advance booking is essential.

To book tickets or a dinner package please call 01534 724231 or email [email protected]
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Harbour Room 

With a relaxed approach, and views across Liberation square to the

marina, this is a favourite haunt of locals and visitors. A sumptuous and

varied buffet each evening plus speciality seafood buffet every Friday

night and traditional carvery lunch on sundays.

Pomme d’Or Hotel, Liberation Square 01534 880110

pommedorhotel.com

The Inn 

Very popular with locals, The Inn has also won a Gold Award from Visit

Britain’s Quality in Tourism for the ninth year running. Eat great food –

including a Tomahawk sharing steak – in the restaurant or the bar. Full

menu for vegetarians and on sundays you can eat sunday lunch any

time up until 8pm! Impressive wine list too.

Queen’s Road 01534 722239

Lamplighter 

Very popular town pub with the largest selection of real ales on

jersey. really friendly, great atmosphere and excellent food including

fresh, local fish and shellfish daily. Great place for lunch.

9 Mulcaster Street 01534 723119

randalls-jersey.co.uk/pub-guide/st-helier/lamplighter/

Museum Courtyard Bar and Bistro and 

Café Expression by Tiffin

New for 2018 – More food and drink offerings at the jersey Museum.

you can expect the same great food as used to be served at the Tiffin

Marina bar – sharing plates, serious burgers and irresistible puddings as

well as fabulous cocktails, wine and champagnes. The ground floor of

the museum has been opened up to accommodate the new eateries,

creating a culture-food fusion space where you can meet friends, eat

and drink among the exhibitions and artefacts.

Jersey Museum, Weighbridge Square

No 10 OPENING TIMES ST HELIER
No. 10 is an atmospheric restaurant
and bar with a modern approach to We recommend that you LIBERTY WHARF, ST HELIER ,
British and Mediterranean cooking. contact the restaurant in JERSEY JE2 3NY
The menu celebrates seasonality and advance, especially if you are TEL: 01534 510015
the best local ingredients cooked planning a special meal or
with passion and flair. visiting a very popular ST AUBIN
Bond Street establishment. Opening
01534 733223 times can vary depending on LE BOULEVARD, ST AUBINS
number10jersey.com the time of year. JERSEY JE3 8AB

Ormer TEL: 01534 859230
Understated sophistication with fine
dining. Wonderful food and a secret PREMIUM FISH AND CHIPS
gem is the overgrown roof garden, ZZZ VHDoVKFDIH FRP
which can seat up to twenty-five.
7-11 Don Street
01534 725100

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OPENING TIMES

We recommend that you contact the
restaurant in advance, especially if
you are planning a special meal or
visiting a very popular establishment.
Opening times can vary depending on
the time of year.

Pizza Express  Seafish Cafe  

This stylish, welcoming restaurant in the heart of St Helier Great fish and chips – sustainable Wildfire Steak House
Check out the fabulous new lunch
is spread over two floors with a vibrant, colourful interior. and locally caught – as well as super menus here with steaks, fishcakes,
Caesar salads, burgers with brie or
Pizzas include the Leggera, light, range for guilt-free seafood. Heartily recommended – a avocado toppings as well as vegetarian
options. Upstairs, the grill restaurant
indulgence, a vegan range and certified gluten-free sister branch at St Aubin. offers a wide range of breeds and cuts
of beef cooked over coal while you can
choices. Click and collect available. Look out for the very Takeaway service until 10.30pm enjoy smaller plates and deli options
downstairs. Both venues also offer a
popular sister restaurant in St Brelade – one of the best on Fri/Sat. spectacular cocktail menu along with
beers and an excellent wine list.
beaches in the UK. Liberty Wharf 14 Mulcaster Street 01534 625555
wildfirejersey.com
59 Halket Place 01534 510015

01534 733291 seafishcafe.com

THE BRASSERIE DISCOVER JERSEY’S
SEASONAL FLAVOURS
Historic Brasserie located in St Helier Town centre and the incredible AT GREENHILLS
de Gruchy department store. SINCE 1674

Buzzing with atmosphere, great food, delightful in appearance Dine on beautifully crafted cuisine
and relaxed in service. from locally sourced ingredients, all
set within authentic and charming
Always a great part of your shopping day! 17th century rural luxury.

T Call us now on 01534 481042 or visit
www.greenhillshotel.com for
bookings or further information. www.greenhillshotel.com

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1. COCK & BOTTLE 7. THE POST HORN
St Helier T: 722184 St Helier T: 872853

2. FIVE OAKS 8. ST MARY’S
St Saviour T: 726278 St Mary T: 482897

3. THE HALKETT 9. THE BAR
St Helier T: 732769 St Helier T: 789431

4. HUGO’S 10. THE SQUARE
St Helier T: 724065 St Helier T: 858220

5. LE HOCQ INN 11. TRINITY ARMS
St Clement T: 854924 Trinity T: 864691

6. OLD COURT HOUSE 12. WHITE HORSE
St Aubin T: 746433 St Saviour T: 730423

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This offer is valid Sunday to Thursday inclusive until 30th September 2018. Each voucher is valid for
one booking/table up to a maximum of eight diners, including children. Not valid in conjunction with any other o er including
our Christmas Gift Envelope. No cash alternative. The Liberation Group reserves the right to cancel or amend this promotion
at any time without notice.

To book a table
online visit

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SOUTH COAST
We recommend that you contact the restaurant in advance,
The Boathouse especially if you are planning a special meal or visiting a very
A contemporary restaurant and bar popular establishment. Opening times can vary depending on
offering modern styling and fresh the time of year.
local cuisine.
1 North Quay, St Aubin Seafish Cafe 
01534 744226
Great local fish and chips as well as excellent seafood.
Cafe Bar Golden Sands
Open for lunch and dinner. Heartily recommended, as is
Cafe Bar is the perfect location to sit
and enjoy the sights, sounds and their St Helier branch.
flavours of summer. Food is available
throughout the day: sandwiches, Open all year for lunch noon to 2.30pm and dinner 5pm
burgers, steaks and seafood – right
on the edge of the beach! to 9pm.
La Route de la Baie, St Brelade
01534 741241 Takeaway service until 10.30pm on Fri/Sat. Closed Sundays.
dolanhotels.com/restaurants/
cafe-bar-golden-sands Le Boulevard, St Aubin

Lookout Beach Cafe 01534 859230
An attractive beach cafe serving
restaurant-quality food with stunning seafishcafe.com
panoramic views across the whole of
St Aubin’s Bay. Open all day for Tides
breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and
snacks and dinner 5 evenings a week. Unrivalled views over St Aubin’s harbour, excellent service
Victoria Avenue, at First Tower and a focus on using Genuine Jersey products and fresh
between St Helier and St Aubin seafood.
01534 616886
Open every day for lunch from12:30pm and dinner from
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Somerville Hotel, Le Mont Du Boulevard, St Aubin
01534 741226
dolanhotels.com/somerville-hotel/restaurants-&-bars

Pizza Express 

The St Brelade branch, on one of Jersey’s best beaches, is

extremely popular. A gorgeous venue with a sliding roof

that lets you enjoy al fresco dining without leaving the

comfort of the restaurant. Additional outdoor area that’s

heated on cooler days, with spectacular views of the

surrounding beach.

La Route de la Baie, St Brelade

01534 499049

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EAST COAST 

Bass & Lobster

Foodhouse

Under new management, this

comfortable rural restaurant by the

beach prides itself on local food and

great service – and there is a

guarantee that the title dishes, bass

and lobster, are served daily!

Gorey Coast Road, St Martin

01534 859590

Feast
Simple, fresh local food.
10-11 Gorey Pier
01534 611118

Ransoms Tearoom  Sumas
Very highly recommended restaurant
Cosy restaurant and tearoom offering a large selection of overlooking the picturesque Gorey
harbour and serving English and
mouth-watering cakes as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent set
menus and desserts.
Besides the regular menu, Ransoms Tearoom is also known Gorey Hill 01534 853291 
sumasrestaurant.com
for its vegan cakes and dishes. Free parking and free Wi-Fi

available. Enjoy Jersey
recommends
La Grande Route de Faldouet, St Martin

01534 856699, ransoms.je

Award Winning Cuisine & new state of the art Wine Cellar

Highly acclaimed Restaurant Casual Dining and Afternoon Tea
Boutique Spa and Leisure Facilities New Wine Cellar stocks up to 4,000 Wines

Longueville Manor, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE2 7WF
Telephone: 01534 725501 Email: [email protected] Web: www.longuevillemanor.com

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WEST COAST

Big Vern’s Diner

An island favourite beach diner
serving fabulous breakfasts through
to great lunches and dinners.
Grand Route des Mielles
01534 481705

Le Braye

Le Braye is a family-owned, beachside

bistro offering simple and delicious food

and drink. Welcoming service and

fantastic views of St Ouen’s bay.

La Grande Route des Mielles,

St Brelade 01534 481395

lebraye.com

Corbiere Phare 

Overlooking the iconic lighthouse, this

restaurant boasts the best view on the

island – and some very fine dining.

Menus offer a unique blend of classic

dishes using only the very best local

seasonal vegetables, fish and meats

with French and European overtones.

Rue De Lane Corbiere

01534 746127 corbierephare.com

Faulkner Fisheries  Watersplash Beach Bar & Diner  INLAND 

No-frills but utterly delicious, super- Relaxed and a real surf location. There’s a wide range of Greenhills Country

fresh, barbecued fish as well as dishes on offer at this beach bar and diner, as well as House Restaurant

lobster, mussels, prawns – and even breakfast and plenty of options for kids. Enjoy AA Rosette-awarded menus

Jersey potatoes. Based in an old war La Grande Route des Mielles, St Ouen’s Bay with great food expertly cooked.

bunker right on the beach at the very 01534 482885 watersplashjersey.com Try lunch, afternoon tea or a light

north end of St Ouen’s bay, Faulkner bite in the lounge, bar or terrace,

Fisheries is a must-visit. They also sell ALL ISLAND surrounded by the beautiful

their excellent fish in the Beresford Liberation Pubs, Bars & Eateries  gardens. Evening table d’hôte and

Fish Market in St Helier. À la carte menus available.

Mont de l’Ecole, St Peter

 The Liberation Group have a great range of pubs, bars and 01534 481042

eateries. Hugos, The Halkett, The Post Horn, The Cock & greenhillshotel.com

Rocco’s Bottle and the Square all in St Helier and The Bar and

Bar & Restaurant Canteen is down at the Waterfront. 

Based at Les Mielles Golf & Country In the country there is the Five Oaks Eating House in St

Club in beautiful St Ouen’s Bay, Saviour, St Mary’s Country Inn, The Old Court House Inn in The Windmill Inn

Rocco’s Bar & Restaurant has St Aubins, The Trinity Arms, Le Hocq Inn in St Clement and Breakfast from 8am daily, through

become very popular. Home to the the White Horse Beach Bar & Eatery in Havre des Pas. brunch and afternoon teas. Wine bar

delicious £12 Favourites menu liberationgroup.com opens 5.30pm daily, serving rustic

where you can get a main and a drink cheese and charcuterie plates and

for just £12! So pop on down to OPENING TIMES excellent wines.

Rocco’s at Les Mielles to come and We recommend that you contact the restaurant in advance, Next to Catherine Best,
especially if you are planning a special meal or visiting a very
taste what everyone is talking about. popular establishment. Opening times can vary depending Les Chenolles, St Peter
on the time of year.
St Ouen’s Bay, 01534 484278 01534 860933

lesmielles.com windmillinn.je

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beaches

Warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream, the 36 miles of Jersey coastline ranges from isolated
coves and bays to the wide, golden, sandy beaches on the south and west coasts.
With so many to choose from, the question is:

which beach?

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beaches

Plemont
On the north coast, this is one of the island’s
most picturesque beaches. Rock pools at low
tide, sea caves you can visit by kayak and a great
beach cafe. Safe bathing when the sea is calm
and great surfing at other times.

Portelet
Accessible by stairs that are a bit of an effort on
the way back up, this south-facing, sheltered bay,
with soft golden sands and a small island in its
centre, is one of the prettiest in Jersey. Excellent
pizzas at the beach cafe. Safe swimming - but
keep an eye on the tide if you venture out to the
island or you may end up waiting for it to go out
again.

Anne Port Bay BeachAbility offers free, specially-designed Beauport
On the north-east of the island, this perfect cove wheelchairs which manoeuvre easily over On the south coast, this sheltered suntrap is at
has a fine, gently shelving, sandy beach which is sand, pebbles and slipways. The service, the foot of a fairly steep wooded incline. Soft
often deserted because of the lack of convenient including friendly helpers who will give you golden sand and safe swimming.
parking – although it is possible to park a short a demonstration and answer any questions, Havre des Pas
distance from the beach. Safe swimming. is available at six locations: The closest beach to St Helier town centre is
• Gorey at Longbeach sunny, sheltered and south facing. The tidal pool
Archirondel • West Park, where the ducks go off from is replenished at each high tide making it a
A popular beach on the east coast which is rarely • St Aubin Gunsite slip popular spot for safe swimming.
crowded except when high tide reduces the space • St Brelade Oyster Box disabled slip La Coupe
available. Safe swimming. • St Ouen, Le Braye slip On the north-east corner of the island, this small
• St Clement, La Mare slip bay can be hard to find but once you’re there is
Green Island Contact BeachAbility on 07797 935088 or quiet and personal. There are no shops so
Another popular south-facing, sheltered suntrap www.beachability.org remember to take your picnic.
with soft sand and rockpools for children to
potter about in. St Brelade’s Bay BEACH
One of the most popular and busiest beaches on SAFETY
Greve de Lecq the island, this large, sheltered, sandy bay has
The most accessible and most popular beach on banana boats, canoe hire, paddle boarding and Always read and obey the
the north coast with safe swimming except kayaking as well as other beach activities such as safety signs, usually found
during winter swells. trampolines and volleyball. With its soft, golden at the entrance to the beach.
sand, it was recently voted the 3rd best beach in Where possible, swim on
Ouaisne the UK by tripadvisor users. Safe swimming. beaches patrolled by lifeguards
Sunny, sheltered and rarely crowded, this south-
west facing beach is right next to St Brelade but St Ouen’s Bay who cover the area
less crowded. At low tide you can walk around to This beach covers almost the entire west between the red and
St Brelade’s Bay; at high tide take the beach path coast of Jersey and has some of the best
over the cliff. Safe swimming. surfing in Europe. The long sandy bay yellow flags.
backs on to sand dunes and offers some
Rozel Bay excellent beach cafes such as Le Braye Cafe
This picture-postcard fishing harbour on the which serves a great crab sandwich, the
north-east coast has a small sandy beach for Watersplash beach bar and diner and some
sunbathing and safe swimming at high tide. of the best seafood on the island served
BBQ-style by Faulkner Fisheries at L’Etacq.
St Aubin’s Bay
Stretching from St Helier to the harbour at St Grouville Bay
Aubin, this beach is popular for water sports, Dominated by Gorey Castle, this long
including water-skiing and jet ski hire and the stretch of sandy beach is safe for
soft sand around the Gunsite cafe is a popular swimming and offers plenty of
volleyball spot. Just outside St Helier and watersports during summer.
overlooked by Elizabeth Castle, the old Victorian
tidal pool has recently been restored creating one
of the largest marine lakes in the UK.

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watersports

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You can’t come to Jersey without getting into the sea! With Bouley Bay Dive Centre
panoramic views and everything from RIB tours, coasteering, Offers a full range of PADI dive courses,
kayaking, diving, kitesurfing and sailing to get the adrenaline equipment and services, and welcomes
pumping, dipping into Jersey’s clean, clear saltwater will leave scuba divers of all levels of experience.
you feeling fresh and revitalised. Also shop facilities, an air fill centre and
diving kit hire.
Absolute Adventures A full range of Active Island Sports Waters Edge Hotel, Bouley Bay, Trinity
Everything from kayaking and watersports in Gorey A variety of watersports on offer, 01534 866990
wakeboarding to blokarting, banana including kayaking, paddleboarding and scubadivingjersey.com
bronco and coasteering, for all ages, windsurfing. Also ‘dry’ activities, like
from March to September. beach football and volleyball, as well as Dive Jersey
St Brelade’s Bay summer camps for kids. PADI 5-star Dive Centre offers shore dives
07829 881111 Wayside Slip, St Brelade’s Bay (to 12m), plus boat dives from a purpose-
absoluteadventures.je 07797 717564 activeislandsports.com built charter. Wreck dives (from 18-34m)
are also available, while parent company
H2O Sports offers powerboat training.
Belmont Road, St Helier
01534 880934 divejersey.co.uk

Gorey Watersports
A range of activities including
waterskiing, wakeboarding, speed boat
trips, self-drive motor dinghy hire and
ocean kayaking. Open from the end of
June to the end of August.
Longbeach, Grouville
07797 816528
goreywatersports.com

Island RIB Voyages
Running a range of boat trips from seal
& dolphin spotting at Les Ecrehous to
walking on a deserted sandbank at Les
Minquiers, Island RIB have a trip to suit
all visitors.
07829 777 090
islandribvoyages.je

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watersports

Learn a new sport in
Jersey’s clear waters

Jersey Odyssey Laneez Surf Centre Tuition for all ages
Wide range of adventures and Run year-round from St Ouen’s Bay, and all watersports
activities, including plenty of the school offers courses to all levels
watersports and coastal activities such of surfer.
as windsurfing and dinghy sailing. A 01534 744157 laneezjersey.com
few dry-land activities too, including
land sailing and rock climbing. Splash Surf Centre
01534 498636 jerseyodyssey.co.uk Splash Surf Centre offers surf lessons
for all ages and levels at Jersey’s
Jersey Seafaris premier surf spot.
Regular RIB boat trips, tours and charters At the Watersplash, St Ouen’s Bay
around Jersey’s magnificent coastline and 07829 878878
offshore islands and dolphin watching – splashsurfcentre.com
even dinner in France! Popular excursions
include trips to the magnificent Les
Ecrehous and Les Miniquiers reefs.
Perfect for families looking for day off
from swimming, snorkelling and
rockpooling – bring a picnic!
07829 772222 jerseyseafaris.com

Jersey Sea Sport Centre
Offering everything from jet ski hire to
wakeboarding and speedboat trips.
Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and all
equipment supplied. Open from early
May until the end of September.
La Haule Slip by St Aubin Village
07797 738180 jerseyseasport.com

Jersey Surf School
The surf school offers training, including
one-to-one tuition, for everybody from
six-year-old beginners up to experienced
surf dudes. Open April to November.
Le Braye beach on St Ouen’s Bay
01534 484005 jerseysurfschool.co.uk

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gardens

gGoaorddening

If you love flowers, you'll love Jersey and if you visit in summer, Grey Gables
you will soon see why Jersey is known as the “Floral Isle”.
The island has a mild climate, more hours of sunshine than Jersey Lavender
anywhere else in the UK and a rich, fertile soil. A working farm devoted to growing,
harvesting, distillation and drying of
There are plants that grow well here Below: The beautiful Coronation Park lavender. Visit between May and early
that may not be familiar to visitors gardens and Walk amongst the seasonal plants and August to see the lavender in bloom.
from the UK and palm trees are a woodlands of manicured lawns. Open Tuesday to Sunday, April to
common sight. Domaine des vaux Millbrook, St Lawrence September. Sprig's Café has great
reviews too.
The streets of St Helier are lined Howard Davis Park Rue de Pont Marquet, St Brelade
with a fantastic display of hanging Enjoy summer entertainment outdoors, 01534 742933
baskets every year and the town has among the elegant shrubs and trees – jerseylavender.co.uk
its own floral competition which sees including a selection from the southern
banks, restaurants, shops and private hemisphere. Judith Quérée’s Garden
gardens competing for prizes.  St Saviour Enjoy more than 2,000 perennials from
all over the world, plus a bog garden
There are also plenty of gardens that can be viewed from an elevated
open to visitors. wooden walkway. The garden is open
from May to September, by
Cookes’ Rose Farm appointment only.
Keeping an eye out for red squirrels, Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des
take a walk round the bird aviaries, Garennes, St Ouen
waterfowl, organic meadows and the 01534 482191
rose garden then stock up on fresh, judithqueree.com
locally-grown vegetables and organic
products, gluten-free produce as well as La Chaire Gardens
locally-produced Jam, Marmalades, If garden history fascinates you, visit the
Chutney, Fudges and Cakes and Jersey gardens close to gourmet restaurant
and French Honey. Chateau la Chaire. Crumbling walls and
Le Passage Farm, St Lawrence stone steps, weed-covered terracing
01534 863124 and giant, ancient, evergreen trees
cookesrosefarm.com reveal the clues to this garden’s
illustrious past.
Rozel Bay

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gardens

Beau Desert JAYF open garden programme

Les Jardins de la Mer Reg’s Garden at Badgers Holt The JAYF open garden programme begins on Sunday
A modern waterfront park with great A sensory garden with plenty of added 15th April this year. JAYF, the Jersey Association for
views across the bay, a circular water extras. Youth and Friendship, is a charity which provides hostel
maze, a maritime woodland and a Route des Genets, St. Brelade accommodation on the island for vulnerable young people
stunning sculpture of swimmers and 01534 743756 and all proceeds from the visits go direct to the charity.
dolphins. reg-garden.com
Waterfront, St Helier Admission is £4 for adults, free for under 12s, and
Samarès Manor delicious Jersey cream teas are also available. Gardens
A spectacular herb garden, as well as are open from 2-5pm; sadly, no dogs.
many other themed areas including a
Japanese garden, cacti and succulents, Sunday 15th April (2pm-5pm)
and a shade and water garden. There’s Sion Hall Farm, La Rue St
also a plant centre, gift shop and café. Thomas, St Saviour
Saint Clement A delightful garden in a valley
01534 870551 setting which includes two
samaresmanor.com beautiful spring-fed ponds, many
shrubs and trees, an apple orchard
La Mare Wine Estate The Eric Young Orchid and a wild flower area. Open by kind
Beautiful gardens are an added bonus Foundation permission of Mr and Mrs Langlois.
at this working vineyard, restaurant and One of the finest collections of orchids
tea gardens. in the world, deep in the heart of the Sunday 29th April (2pm-5pm)
Route de la Hogue Mauger, St Mary Jersey countryside. Domaine des Vaux, La Rue de Bas, St Lawrence
01534 481178 Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to Explore 20 vergees of beautiful gardens and woodland
lamerewineestate.com 4pm. Closed from mid-December to the set around a  traditional farmhouse. Open by kind
1st week of February. Please telephone permission of Mr and Mrs Binney.
or check the website to confirm
opening dates. Sunday 20th May (2pm-5pm)
Victoria Village, Trinity Les Chasses, La Rue du
01534 861 963 Chasses, St John
ericyoungorchidfoundation.co.uk Beautiful gardens set around an
historic granite property. Open by
La Maison kind permission of Mr Roberts.
des Pres
Sunday 10th June (2pm-5pm)
Ransoms Garden Centre Grey Gables, La Rue du Bocage, St Brelade
A plant-lover’s paradise with lots of Seven and a half acres of terraced and formal gardens,
ideas, plenty of advice and a gift shop with large areas  of natural wooded bank and many
bulging with irresistible presents. Also a indigenous specie trees.
great café.
La Grande Route de Faldouet, Sunday 24th June (2pm-5pm)
St Martin Beau Desert, La Rue de la Garenne, Trinity
01534 856699 These extensive, carefully-tended gardens, including a
ransoms.je small lake and glorious woodland, surround a beautiful
18th century house. Open by kind permission of Mr and
Mrs Crane.

Sunday 22nd July (2pm-5pm)
La Maison des Pres, Mont de l'Ecole, St Peter
A very natural garden with a fine selection of trees, a
beautiful wildflower meadow and more formal areas.
Open by kind permission of Lord and Lady Brownlow.

Sunday 5th August (2pm-5pm)
St John’s Manor, Rue de la
Mare Ballam, St John
The Manor stands in 10 acres of
land, with an additional 40 acres
of  farmland and surrounding
woodland.

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travel

Saawilay Four other Channel Islands are in easy reach

of Jersey – as is France! So while you are in

this part of the world, why not pop over to

Guernsey, Alderney, Sark or Herm.

Guernsey is the second largest island and its bustling and
cosmopolitan main town, St Peter Port, offers cobbled streets,
fascinating history and great shopping. There are also beautiful
beaches and lovely walks.

Alderney is just eight miles off the French coast and yet it is
often described as the most British of the Channel Islands with its
elegant capital St Anne. Despite being just three by one and a half
miles, Alderney offers golf, fishing and breathtaking countryside.

Sark boasts 40 miles of beautiful coastline and as there are no
cars on the island it is a haven of peace and tranquility. You can
walk, cycle or even explore in a horse and cart! A great day out.

Herm’s hotel has no telephones, television or even clocks but, a
little under a square mile in size, the island does have great walks
and sandy beaches (pictured).

The French coast is just 14 miles from Jersey – you can even
pop over for dinner, although remember to take your passport.
You can pick up euros in Jersey Post’s Broad Street branch as well
as from the 24/7 ATM.

The charming towns of St Malo, in Brittany, and Granville and
Carteret in Normandy, are easily accessible and, like the other
Channel Islands, are served by regular ferries.

But you can just as easily do as the Jersey locals do and charter a
boat with a group of friends and set your own timetable!

• visitguernsey.com
• visitalderney.com
• sark.co.uk
• herm.com

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how do I get to…?

Discover Jersey Airport 9 15

Catherine Best 8 28

with LibertyBus Beautiful countryside, historic attractions, Valley Adventure Centre 15 Short walk from the stop
great beaches, fine dining, Jersey has it all -
and everything that the Island has to offer is General Hospital 19

often only a short bus ride away. Check your Gorey Village & Pier 1 1a 2 13 Pier Only

favourites on our map or visit the visitors Jersey Lavender 15 10 min walk from Red Houses

section of www.libertybus.je for journey

Plémont Bay planning tools and useful information. The Jersey War Tunnels 8 28
LibertyBus Facebook page has up-to-the-
Bonne Nuit Bay

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conjunction with Enjoy Jersey.
28 Portinfer 8 7 Bonne Nuit Bay

Sunday Only Devil’s Hole 57 The Mansell Collection 8 12a 15

Les Landes 9 12 27 St John’s Church Les Platons
(Village)

Millais Grève de Lecq 28 Bouley Bay Bouley Bay Les Mielles Golf
Léoville & Activity Centre
La Mare Mont Mado Rozel Bay (St. Ouen’s & 12 Summer Only
Wine Estate Five Mile Road)

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22 x22 Catherine 27 Tamba Mont Felard7a Jersey Zoo Rozel Bay Flicquet Bay
Best Park La Grande Route de St Jean (Apple Cottage)
Jersey Pearl St Mary’s Church 7 2
St Ouen’s (Village) La Route de la Trinite27 SionTrinityTrinity 3 Tamba Park
St Ouen’s Bay Village Church Arms St Catherine
Watersplash 19 3 St Martin’s Customer Service (01534) 828555
Carrefour Selous 5 4 23 13 Public Hall St Catherine’s Bay Email [email protected]
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St Ouen’s Greenhills 28 8 Hamptonne Augres
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Jersey Airport St Saviour’s * Jersey
La Providence 21 Hospital

Mermaid Jardin des Grands Vaux
Valley Adventure Centre Carreaux St Saviour’s
Parish Hall
9 Overdale La Hougue Gorey Pier 1 1a
Bie
Five Oaks
Le Braye VictRooruiateAsv1RIe4onnun2ute2eersxR72o28adH9 os1p2 i1t2aal 15 Robin Gorey 2 13
First Tower Hood Village
Red Houses North Bel Royal
Red Houses West (Horse & Hound) Beaumont Millbrook Parade 20 Mont
(Waitrose) La Haule Gardens Orgueil
Liberation Hotel de France Grouville Station 1a Castle
Bus Station Grouville
La Pulente St Helier Wellington Arsenal

map legend Mont 22 27 Hill Bagatelle Lane
Nicolle
28 Grenville
Street Miladi Farm Longueville Road
St Aubin
La Moye Royal Bay
Rue des Pres of Grouville
Bus route terminus St Brelade’s Bay (Trading Est) Available
at Liberation
12 14 Rose St Aubin’s Bay Elizabeth Rue des Pres
Farm Terminal Samarès Manor Station
Georgetown St Clement’s
Bus stop Corbière La Collette Le Dicq La Grande Route de St Clement Church Discover Jersey
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see timetable 12 Elizabeth
St Brelade’s Bay Castle Le Marais de la Cote
Route
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St Clement’s Bay

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about Jersey In recognition for help given to him during
his exile in Jersey in the 1640s, Charles II
Lying in the English Channel, Jersey is a hundred miles south of England gave governor Vice Admiral
of Great Britain but just 14 miles from Normandy. At 45 Sir George Carteret a large slice of land in
square miles it is the largest of the Channel Islands with 450 the American colonies in between
miles of road – including a lot of winding lanes! – 45 miles of the Hudson and Delaware rivers – which
Green Lanes, where walkers and cyclists take priority over he promptly named New Jersey.
cars, and a coastline that stretches for 36 miles.
One quarter of the population is
While British currency is legal tender in Jersey, Jersey also employed in finance, the island’s biggest
issues its own currency and stamps which are not accepted in industry. Jersey is not part of the
the UK – remember to use up all those one pound notes European Union but has its own
before you leave. agreement with the EU meaning that it is
part of the Customs Union, allowing it to
The third largest ethnic group, at around 10% of the population, is Portuguese, who, almost all trade freely with member states, but not
from the island of Madeira, started emigrating to Jersey in the 1960s to work in agriculture and part of the single market in financial
the hospitality industry. Look out for great Portuguese restaurants in the centre of St Helier. services – so not subject to EU directives
Nearly half the 100,000 strong Jersey population are local-born islanders and around a third on matters like movement of capital.
are British.

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you may NOT know about Jersey
2

Jersey’s There is occasional talk about The island once belonged to Normandy but following William the
sunsets are so Independence but the current Jersey Conqueror’s invasion of England, Normandy and England were
glorious that in a government position is that it is not governed as one. When King John lost his territories in Normandy
recent poll 80% could seeking independence from the United in 1204, he managed to retain possession of the Channel Islands
not tell them apart Kingdom but should be prepared to do which, despite several invasion attempts by the French, have
from Barbados! so were this to prove in the islanders’ remained aligned to Britain ever since.
interest.

Although English is During WWII some citizens were
the official language, evacuated to the UK but most
both French and the remained and, like the other
the local Jèrriais, still Channel Islanders, lived under
spoken by up to 10% German occupation from July
of the population, are 1940 until the end of the war.
recognised regional The Normandy D-Day landings
languages and there disrupted supplies from France
is a movement to and food became scarce. The
re-introduce Jèrriais islands were among the last
into schools. places in Europe to be liberated.

Whilst occupying Jersey, the Germans constructed Properly known as the Bailiwick of Jersey – which includes the several uninhabited islands around
many fortifications largely using Soviet prisoner the coast – Jersey is part of Great Britain but not part of the United Kingdom. Confused? It’s a crown
labour. They also introduced the 20% flat rate dependency, which means that it is a self-governing democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
income tax which remains to this day. The UK, however, is responsible for the defence of the Island as well as its “good governance”.

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