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See full details. See ways to experience (2) 2023. 10. La Hougue Bie Museum. 475. Historic Sites. At La Hougue Bie you will discover traces of life in Jersey from Neolithic times to the German Occupation of World War II.The Neolithic passage grave is one of the 10 oldest buildings in the world (4000–3500 BC).
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Seabed Walk to Seymour Tower. Walk on the seabed and explore gullies and rock pools as you walk to Seymour Tower (one mile offshore) and discover Jersey’s very own wilderness with expert local guides. Walk in Europe's largest intertidal rocky area during our 'Moonwalks' as you discover the lunar-like rock formations.
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Before landing at Jersey airport, I realised I knew little or nothing about the island. I roughly knew its geographical location, and the fact that it was a tax haven– but that’s it. It’s an island, so it must have some beaches, and some nice nature, since it’s quite remote. But I knew nothing about its political system, history, or even about the ...
1) The North Coast Cliff Paths
One of the main reasons to visit Jersey is exploring its wonderful, varied nature and landscapes, and a well-kept network of paths makes hiking a great way to explore. Plus, you know how much we love hiking!The North Coast is probably the most scenic part of Jersey, with cliffs plunging down to the wild, foamy sea, paths bordered by heather and bracken fern and wild beaches with caves and waterfalls. You can hike the whole of the North Coast following the Cliff Paths – the stretch from Rozel...
2) The South Coast Paths
The North and South Coast of Jersey could’t be more different– the former is wild and dramatic, whereas the latter allows for gentle walks bordering sandy beaches and well-sheltered bays, where you can also appreciate the extent of Jersey’s impressive tides. The path between St.Helier and St.Aubin is one of the most popular on the island, bordering St.Aubin’s Bay and offering great views over Elizabeth’s Castle. If you still have some energy, you can keep going all the way to Corbiere Lightho...
3) Val de La Mare Reservoir
This 3 mile (5 km) circular path starts not far from the airport, and it’s ideal for a short afternoon stroll. The path climbs over the reservoir dam wall, then loops around the Val de La Mare reservoir, offering views over Jersey’s west coast and also the opportunity to explore the recently-restored Forgotten Forest Arboretum, with tree specimens from all over the world.
5) Jersey War Tunnels
If you have time to visit one museum in Jersey, make sure you choose the Jersey War Tunnels, detailing the history of German occupation during WW2. The museum is located in a partially-built underground hospital complex, erected by the Germans as part of the wartime project to fortify the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by the Nazi forces, and the Jersey War Tunnels present this period of wartime history with exhibits, testimonials a...
6) Channel Islands Military Museums
War and history junkies should then continue their exploration at the Channel Islands Military Museum, located in a German-built bunker on the West coast of Jersey. There are lots of military and civilian exhibits and lots of info to take in – compared to the War Tunnels the exhibition is less experiential and interactive, but it’s still worth a visit, and the seaside location makes it even more worthwhile.
7) Elizabeth Castle
This castle is a lot more recent that Mount Orgueil, having been built in the 16th century, but it is no less spectacular. It is located on an island just off St.Aubin’s Bay, accessible on foot walking along a causeway at low tide, or with an amphibious ferry at low tide. If you’re short of time, don’t miss walking along St.Aubin’s bay to snap a pic of the castle!
8) The Best Beach in Jersey – Plemont Bay
For an island that is only 9 miles wide and 5 miles from north to south, making it only 45 square miles, Jersey boasts an enviable number of beaches. When we asked locals about the best beach in Jersey, most people seemed to mention Plemont Bay, located on the northwestern corner of the island. Everyone recommended visiting at low tide, to explore the numerous caves located along the cliffs. We visited one overcast morning, with the rain coming and going, and yes, Plemont Bay was spectacular...
9) West Coast Sunset
If you’re looking for the best place to watch the sunset in Jersey, head to the West Coast – the La Corbiere Lighthouseis one of the best sunset spots on the island, but if you want a sunset drink you should make your way to the Watersplash, a pub located in St.Ouen’s Bay, one of Jersey’s premier surf locations.
10) Jersey Wetland Centre
This tiny island is also a great birdwatching location! The Jersey Wetland Centreis located close to the west coast, overlooking St.Ouen’s pond. The centre includes a tunnel that leads visitors to a viewpoint over the pond, and to makes things better, entrance is FREE! Keen birdwatchers should check out the Jersey Birdssite, where lists of bird species spotted on the island is published every day.
12) La Hougue Bie
Did you know thatin Jersey you can find of the oldest buildings in the world, even older than the Pyramids? La Hougue Bie is a passage grave that dates back to Neolithic times – meaning about 6000 years ago! There’s also a small archeological museum providing an insight into Neolithic life, and a chapel built on top of the burial mound in medieval times.
13) Mount Orgueil Castle
Mount Orgueil Castle overlooking the village of Gorey is another of Jersey’s iconic images.Most visitors are happy walking down the Gorey Pier to snap the perfect picture of the castle, built over 800 years ago and one of the best examples of Medieval architecture on the island. However, if you have time, we recommend touring the interiors of the castle as well, getting lost between turrets, passages and secret rooms, and exploring some of the quirky sights found throughout the castle like th...
14) Night-time Full Moon or Bioluminescence Walks
Jersey Walk Adventures also organises night time walks at low tide, typically heading to Seymour Tower. Depending on when you’re visiting, you may have the chance to go on a full-moon walk, or on a bioluminescence walk, held on the darkest nights of the moon cycle, when shiny plankton is visible around the rocks. We were originally scheduled to go on a full-moon walk, but we had to cancel due to heavy rain – giving us a reason to head back to Jersey!
16) Jersey Zoo
Before you all go ‘I don’t go to zoos’, please read this. Jersey Zoo, formerly known as Durrell Wildlife Park, is the world’s first zoo dedicated to conservation projects, opened by naturalist Gerald Durrellin 1959. The zoo is just part of larger conservation projects, and profits are invested back into the field – some of the species that the Durrell Conservation Trust work with include the aye aye, a mysterious nocturnal animal from Madagascarfamous for its large eyes and oversized middle f...
17) Pallot Steam and Motor Museum
Are your kids into trains, locomotives and fire engines? The Pallot Steam and Motor Museum in Trinity is a great way to spend a rainy day in Jersey, something that you’re likely to have in all seasons! In the museum you’ll find a vast collection of all kinds of vehicles, including trains, vintage bicycles and tractors, agricultural machinery and more. There’s also station dating back to Victorian times, and on Thursdays you can take guided tours on vintage steam trains!
18) aMaizin! Adventure Park
This place is one of the best Jersey tourist attractions for families! You can easily spend an entire day enjoying aMaizin Adventure Park, with lots of family-friendly attractions available with a single entry fee. You’ll found toboggan, bouncy castles, tractor rides and an indoor play area for those rainy Jersey days. There’s also a farm with plenty of miniature animals for your kids to meet and play with!
20) Mansell Car Collection
Remember Nigel Mansell, the mustachioed F1 driver famous in the 1980s and 90s? After the end of his motoring career he settled in Jersey and opened the Mansell Collection, including a museum about his career and life and some spectacular F1 cars on display. The museum is located in an Art Deco building and Nigel himself often visits – if you’re an F1 fan, don’t miss it! Definitely one of the most unusual Jersey points of interest!
21) Shopping in St.Helier
To be honest, we only spent a short amount of time in St.Helier, as we wanted to visit natural points of interest in Jersey instead. Jersey’s capital still feels like a small village, but it has plenty of shopping opportunities – from iconic department stores like Voisins and De Gruchyto independent retailers and food markets, St.Helier is the perfect place to get your Jersey souvenirs!
22) Sea Foraging and Oyster Tour
Jersey Walk Adventures also offer a delicious sea foraging and oyster tour, where visitors are taken around the oyster beds at low tide and shown the best examples of edible seaweed, before ending the tour with an oyster tasting with a glass of bubbly.
In Jersey, we had the chance to stay in a truly unique place – the Hamptonne Country Life Museum, a heritage 15th century homestead turned into a museum of country life on the island, with an orchard, demonstrations of ancient crafts and even piglets and calves. In summer, that is! When we visited in November the Museum was closed, and there were n...
Eating out is one of the main reasons to visit Jersey! Great quality produce plus a cuisine that borrows from the French and British tradition mean that you’re likely to have great meals pretty much anywhere. Here are some of Jersey’s best cafés, pubs, restaurants and other places to dine! 1. Le Hocq Inn – this is the most southerly pub in the Brit...
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Aug 25, 2023 · 5. The Channel Islands Military Museum. 563. Military Museums • Historic Sites. By danwilson73. It is a small museum (in a former bunker) but it is packed with loads of information and artefacts from the war... 2023. 6. La Hougue Bie Museum.
