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2012

Island girlNerina Pallot’s Jersey

Durrell Wildlife reveals allSteve Leonard

New JerseyThe Baker family

Flower powerRoger Thomas

Plus… Foodie Jersey, arts and crafts,shopping, luxury spas, green and budget travel

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REVEALINGLY

What do an oyster farmer, walking guide,artist and singing star have in common?They all come from Jersey – and are keen

to tell you all about it.See the article on pages 48–51

ARTY

The Branchage International Film Festival is the latest arty gathering on this littleisland to hit the big time. Jersey artsjournalist Lucy Sanderson goes viewing

and reviewing.See Lucy’s article on pages 42–44,

followed by Jerseyfiles on arts, festivalsand events on pages 45–47

GREENERY

We’re very green in more ways than one.Sustainable travel expert Catherine Mackdiscovers how easy it is to explore theisland in the greenest, gentlest way.

See Catherine’s article on pages 12–15,followed by a green travel Jerseyfile on

pages 16–18

OUTDOORSY

We have coastal walks and country walks,woody nature trails and salty cliff paths,

Green Lanes and harbour lights. Walk for justa few miles, or follow in the footsteps of RolySmith, President of the Outdoor Writers’Guild, and go all the way around the island.See Roly’s article on pages 2–5,

followed by Jerseyfiles on walking andactivities (land and sea) on pages 6–11

FOODIE

We like our food in Jersey. Little wonder,with all that top-quality local produce

straight from the farm and the fishing boat.Food and travel writer Antonia Windsortucks into the Jersey Food Festival, our

tastiest week of the year.See Antonia’s article on pages 22–25,followed by a foodie Jerseyfile on pages

26–27

‘Time on an island can change your life’

FOOTSIE

A walking tour of St Helier in the companyof Nick Carver, a man who knows all the

best bits, nooks and crannies.Follow Nick’s route on pages 52–53.Then see the Jerseyfiles on shopping and

spas on pages 54–57

And finally…58 Publications for 201259 Jersey Visitor Centre/Jersey Pass60 Accommodation List62 General Information63 Travelling to Jersey and Tour Operators

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FLOWERY

Our famous Battle of Flowers takes thebouquet in this blooming island. But whatare they getting up to in a barn in the

Parish of Grouville? And how many flowersdo you need to make a float? Roger

Thomas investigates.See Roger’s article on pages 19–21

CARINGLY

Durrell Wildlife is famous worldwide for itscare of endangered animals. How do theymanage it? Vet and TV wildlife presenterSteve Leonard goes behind the scenes and

becomes a keeper for the day.See Steve’s article on pages 36–39,followed by a Jerseyfile on familyattractions on pages 40–41

FAMILY

Mum + Dad + 12-year-old daughter =travel trouble (sometimes, at least). Butthey all got on famously when they came toJersey. And it was so easy to organise. Andsuch good value for money. You don’t haveto believe us. Read what Sally, Tom and

Molly Baker had to say.See the Baker family’s article on pages28–31, followed by Jerseyfiles on

budget holidays and heritage attractionson pages 32–35

If you’ve not been before it’s almost certainly not what you might imagine. Jersey is full of contradictions(in the nicest possible way). It has old-world English charm and a buzzy, fresh 21st-century spirit. It’s acocktail of sophisticated urban living and some of the loveliest coastal natural beauty on the planet. All thegood bits of Britain and France are rolled into one on an island where it’s natural to find traditional cream

teas and steaming, succulent bowls of moules (local, of course) on the same menu.

It’s only fitting, then, that we also spring some surprises with this publication. pureJersey is not the usual –and usually very boring – holiday brochure. It’s a proper magazine written by real people with real opinions.We’ve asked a mix of journalists, travel and food writers and members of the public to give us theirthoughts on an island that’s much bigger – and much less predictable – than you may think.

Enjoy the read.

Roger ThomasEditor – pureJersey

Jersey is a famously sporty island. The locals are into everything from surfing toskydiving, cycling to soccer. The world’s attention might be centred on the 2012 London Olympics this summer, but Jersey lays on sporting challenges of its own every year – and none comes tougher than its unique circular double marathon,

the 48-mile Itex Around the Island Walk. Roly Smith, President of the Outdoor Writers’ Guild, made an early start

Ican’t be certain – after all, it was 2amon a wet and windy mid-June morningand I was still barely awake and may

well have been hallucinating. But I swear Isaw a man-sized White Rabbit in the throngof over 1,000 people milling around StHelier’s Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal at thestart of the 21st Itex Around the Island Walk.

Most people appeared to be dressed insensible walking shoes, shorts and thepurple tee-shirt which advertised the factthat they were setting out on the 48-milemarathon. And unlike the anxious, watch-tapping character from Alice’s Adventures in

Wonderland, they didn’t appear to be tooworried about being late: after all, the walkdidn’t start until 3am.

The Itex Walk was described to me as ‘anisland institution’ by Paul Marett, MD of theJersey-based information technologymanagement company that organises andsponsors the walk in association with Rotaryde la Manche. Each year it gets bigger andbetter, atracting not just islanders butvisitors keen to take up the Itex challenge.

As I set out on the first leg along the south-east coast I had Jersey’s Lieutenant

General Sir Andrew Ridgway, no less, forcompany. As we marched along the harbourwall Sir Andrew announced : ‘There’s awonderful community spirit here, reflectedin the turnout, the army of supporters atthe checkpoints, and in the money raised.’The figures are indeed impressive: by lastyear (2011), the total raised for nearly 120local charities had topped £1.5 million.

‘I’m absolutely in awe of these people whoturn out for the walk,’ he told me as I manfullytried to keep up with him. ‘I can tell you, 48miles in 24 hours would be tough enough forany serviceman, let alone ordinary people.’

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›› How much further? Walkers on the around-island Itex marathon

ITEX INDEXEntrants // 1,123Finishers // 667

Oldest finisher // John Willcox (aged 74)Youngest finishers //

Freya Roberts and Elliott Stephens (both aged 10)Time of first finisher // Around 11am (8 hours)

Time of last finisher // Around midnight (21 hours)Average finish time // Around 2pm (11 hours)

Money raised // Over £115,000 for local charities

Entrants// 1,123

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At the start I had bumped into the incredible ex-postman DonSmith, now in his 82nd year, who had been the oldest finisher for arecord four years. ‘Being a postman was good training,’ he admitted,‘but it’s all good fun and raises a lot of money.’ He then set off witha cheery ‘See you later, folks!’

The first stage of the walk took us along Jersey’s strange tidal‘moonscape’ (unusually, the tide here goes out for miles) to LaRocque on the south-eastern tip of the island. Next came GrouvilleBay and the breakfast stop at Jersey Pottery in the village of Gorey,where the legendary Itex bacon butty breakfasts were served.

Out on the road again, the route skirted the wide, open waters of St Catherine’s Bay before reaching the place where it all began in1991, when 15 brave souls met up at the local pub tucked away onRozel Bay. The crazy idea was aired here by Paul Owen, then MD ofItex. Paul, a keen walker, suggested the idea of a round the islandcharity walk to some friends. ‘My bluff was called,’ he admitted. ‘Butwe raised £1,500 on the first walk, which meant that for everywalker, £100 came in.’

From Rozel the walk really gets into its stride. Jersey’s north coast iswild and rugged – the only way to get up close to the scenery is onthe coast path that climbs and dips between granite cliffs andsheltered bays. Just after Bouley Bay the sun made a welcomeappearance, and it was there to greet us – along with five-starhospitality – at Les Fontaines Tavern, the halfway point of the walk.At the checkpoint in the large marquee opposite the pub I metAndrew de Groucy, pastor of the Freedom Church of St Helier, who

explained that his 400-strong church has always been a keensupporter of the walk. ‘But we’ve pulled out all the stops this year,with live music, a masseur and footbaths for the walkers, in additionto the traditional homemade cakes and drinks.’

When I arrived, professional masseur Frances O’Connor fromthe Hotel de France in St Helier was working on a hamstringproblem in Carl Appleton’s right thigh. ‘I’m a keen cyclist, but this isthe first time I’ve done the walk and the leg is seizing up a bit,’ saidCarl. ‘But I’ve never had to walk 24 miles for a massage before!’

Frances was assisted by junior doctor Arun Sriskantharazah from theJersey General, while his colleague Anthony Mak, complete with shadesand microphone, was belting out a Billy Ocean number to the assembledwalkers. ‘I guess I’m just not cool enough for that,’ grinned Arun.

Finishers// 667

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ST HELIER

GROUVILLE BAY

GOREY

ST AUBIN’S BAY

ST BRELADE’S BAY

ST OUEN’S BAY

LA CORBIÈRE

GROSNEZ GRÈVE DE LECQ

LES FONTAINES

BOULEY BAYROZEL

›› We’ve come this far, so we’ll finish – on the home leg

THE JERSEY GYM

Jersey Olympian Colin Campbellreckons that the island is a breedingground for sporting activities of allkinds. ‘Considering it only has a

population of 90,000, the facilities hereare wonderful, and most people seemto participate in one sport or another.’

For Colin, Jersey was the perfect gymin which to build up stamina for the400- and 800-metre events at the1968 Mexico and 1972 Munichevents. He also represented GreatBritain in the two- and four-man

bobsleigh events at the 1976 WinterOlympics in Innsbruck. ‘The sand dunesalong St Ouen’s Bay were ideal to buildup my legs,’ he explained. ‘When I wasliving in London I had to travel 150

miles to South Wales to get that kindof stamina training.’

Wherever you go in Jersey you’ll seesurfers and cyclists, runners and

riders enjoying the outdoor life. Andfor those rainy days (the sun doesn’talways shine, you know) the island

boasts an exceptional range of indoorsporting and activity venues.

The next ‘patient’ was St Helier-basedHSBC worker Hannah Eriksson fromGothenburg in Sweden, walking with herbrother and nephew who had flown overspecially. Hannah was suffering fromenormous blisters on her feet, but Francesand Arun soon had her patched up.

By general consensus, the next section of thewalk between Les Fontaines and Grève de Lecqalong Jersey’s fabulous north-west coast is themost spectacular, and we saw it at its best inglorious sunshine. The route headed towardsthe granite headland of Ronez, Jersey’snorthernmost point, then towards the black-and-white lighthouse on the rocky promontoryof Sorel Point. From here, the path plungedthrough slopes of purple foxgloves and heatherto the deep La Mourier Valley.

Then came more high points, quite literally:three miles of thrilling cliff walking, passingthrough the National Trust property of Le

Col de la Roc. Soon, I was at the top of thesteep, hairpin-cornered lane of Le Chemindu Catel looking down into the perfectlyformed sandy cove of Grève de Lecq withits 18th-century barracks and fortifications.

Here I was astonished by the extraordinarysight of people walking backwards, both upand down the steep lane. Those walkingbackwards downhill were easily explainedby the acquired relief for crushed toes in ill-fitting shoes. The lady who was walkingbackwards uphill remains a mystery…

After the island’s north-west extremity atGrosnez, marked by a mysterious ruinedcastle (and more sensational views, thistime towards Guernsey) came the toughestpart of the walk. St Ouen’s Bay takes ahuge bite out of Jersey’s windy west coast.And, believe me, it also takes a lot out ofItex walkers. The seven-mile trudge alongits thigh-sapping sands became a blur as

each walker escaped into a private hell.

At least we had a goal on which to focus:the south-western headland and lighthouseof La Corbière, an iconic island landmarkthat heralded the start of our last lap, albeitanother gruelling nine miles around StBrelade’s Bay and St Aubin’s Bay back to St Helier.

‘Why do people put themselves throughthis torture every year?’ I asked PaulMarett. ‘There’s a lot of giving in Jersey,’ heexplained, ‘People put a lot of heart and alot of time into the walk, and it’s importantthey know that every penny raised goespurely to local charities.’

They are local heroes, one and all.


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‘The only way to get up close to the scenery is on the coast path’

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AROUND THEISLAND ON FOOTRoly Smith stayed at the Grand Jersey onthe seafront at St Helier, close to the startand finish of the Itex walk (so he didn’t have too much extra footslogging to do).Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, The Esplanade,St Helier, Jersey JE2 3QAT 01534 722301www.grandjersey.com

Enter the Itex: Follow in Roly’s footstepsand enter the Itex in 2012. Taking place on23 June, this 48-mile around-island walkattracts local and visiting walkers raisingfunds for Jersey charities. Expect tocomplete the course in anything between11 to 21 hours.www.itexwalk.je

BEST FOOT FORWARD – SOME TOP WALKING TIPS

We go out of our way to make it easy for you:

See our website for details of suggestedroutes – www.jersey.com/walking

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Get a copy of our attractive freewalking guide – it’s packed full of ideas.

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Join one of our many regular guided walks. We’re famous for them – again,

see the website.Q

Park the car – or don’t bring one. Walkers find it easy to explore the island

with the help of our excellent, go-everywhere bus service.

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TREAT YOUR FEETWhat’s your walking style? Laid back and relaxed?Enthusiastic and vigorous? Do you like beaches andheadlands? Or are you more of a country lover?

It might be hard to believe, but Jersey answers all thosewalking questions. More and more visitors are discoveringour coastal paths and Green Lanes in an island blessed with a mild, sunny climate, great natural beauty andbountiful wildlife. So pack your walkingboots – and don’t forget the binoculars.www.jersey.com/walking

WALKJERSEY

Our new walkingguide, available freefrom Jersey Tourism,tells you why theisland is such a greatfresh-air, feet-firstdestination. See the

publications coupon on page58, which also lists otherwalking guides and maps.

FOR MORE WALKING

INFORMATION:Jersey Tourism

T 01534 448877email: [email protected] www.jersey.com/walking

1 It’s the way to go. The bignews for

walking fans is theopening of theChannel IslandsWay, an inspirational

new 110-mile walking route that bringstogether all the best coastal walks inJersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark andHerm. With a bit of island hopping by boatand plane, walkers can enjoy some of thebest coastal footpaths on the planet. Fulldetails are in The Channel Islands Way, anew guide priced £9.95 (available fromretailers across the Channel Islands and viawww.amazon.co.uk).

2Get yourselfa guide.We’re proud

of our programmeof guided walks. Inseason, there areleisurely walks

almost every day of the week withexperienced Blue Badge guides coveringeverything from wildlife to World War Twosites, local customs to maritime history.There’s no better way to get to know theisland. From May to December we also run‘After Dark’ walks that delve into theisland’s nooks, crannies and spookyhappenings.

3Go for our GreenLanes. The

network of around50 miles of calm,walker-friendlyGreen Lanes are a

famous feature of the island – not tomention yet more paths around ourbeautiful woodlands, valleys and scenicreservoirs.

4Walk withwellies.Swap your

boots for wellies orold trainers andtake a ‘moonwalk’.The island’s massive

tidal reach – one of the world’s highest –means that the rocks, reefs and gulliesalong our south-eastern shores revealthemselves daily as a strange ‘moonscape’.Always go with a guide, though – the tidescan be treacherous.

5Follow thetrail of thelonesome

pint. In partnershipwith the localLiberation Alesgroup we’ve put

together ‘ale trails’ featuring great walkingfrom some of the island’s finest pubs. All isrevealed in the free Walking Routes to Builda Thirst guide from Jersey Tourism.

6See the seaon a classiccoast path.

Head for our rocky,rugged north coast.It’s wild andbeautiful, dotted

with timeless little bays where you canstop off for a paddle or a sandwich.

7‘Step Out’with theNational

Trust for Jersey.The Trust’s year-long programme offree guided walks

(usually lasting around two hours)celebrates the island’s heritage andenvironment. Everyone is welcome. For more details: T 01534 483193,www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je

8Go insearch ofwildlife.

You won’t have to look far. Redsquirrels still thrivein our woods, and

the island is a stopping-off place for manymigratory birds. Keep an eye open for therare agile frog (not found anywhere else inBritain). You’ll have no problem spottingour most famous animal residents –golden-flanked Jersey cows.

9Become afestival-goer. Make

a date with ourSpring and AutumnWalking Festivals(see events pages

46–47), which have routes for all abilitiesand ages. Themes for each walk changeevery year – previous festivals haveincluded walks for foodies, birdwatchers,history lovers and single people.

10Walk’n’ bus.Our

comprehensive busservice covers allcorners of theisland, and it runs in

a way that allows you to hop on and hopoff with ease. Get a timetable, pack apicnic and catch an Island Explorer to dosome exploring of your own on ourspectacular north coast path (T 01534 877772, www.mybus.je).


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WAYMARKERSHere are 10 ways to go walking in Jersey (there are lots more)

FOR ALL THE LATEST…Keep up with us on:www.twitter.com/jerseytourismwww.facebook.com/visitjerseywww.youtube.com/jerseytourismwww.flickr.com/jerseytourism

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On these pages we take a look at the things youcan get up to on dry land(and up in the air) inJersey. You’ll need to bringplenty of energy. Jersey’soutdoor scene is full ofactivity and adrenaline. Go cycling, abseiling or sky diving. Play golf or try blokarting on our bigbeaches – it’s an islandspeciality. Here’s a sample.For the full picture go to:www.jersey.com/active

You’ll see lots of bikes in Jersey.We’re a flattish island so serious

Tour de France wannabes might bedisappointed. But you’ve come tothe right place for easy, family-

friendly routes. Do what the localslove to do and glide along the

seafront from St Helier to St Aubinon a dedicated cyclepath with

sensational views across the bay.Or follow in the ‘tracks of steam’on the lovely old railway route –

now an immaculate, leafycyclepath – to Corbière Lighthouseon the rocky south-western tip of

the island.∑

For more details go towww.jersey.com/cycling or

contact Jersey Tourism.

FREEWHEELING

Pedal power. Jerseyis an exceedinglycycle-friendly island.Our roads are mostlyquiet (especially thepeaceful Green Lanesand traffic-free

cyclepaths), there’s a 96-mile across-islandnetwork of routes to follow with clearwaymarking, and a good supply of cycleshops and hire facilities

Blo… what? You’venot heard ofblokarting? Thencome to Jersey,where it’s big time onour big beaches. Ablokart is a wind-

powered go-kart that propels you along atup to 55mph. It comes with a steeringwheel and a rope attached to the sail tocontrol your speed. It’s somethingeveryone can try – it only takes 10 minutesor so to grasp the basics. For a variation ona theme there’s also X-sailing.

Greens to envy. It’snot just the greensand fairways, but theviews too. Golf inJersey is highlyscenic. We haveheadland and country

courses, 18-hole championship challengesand friendly nine-holers, American-styleparkland courses and driving ranges. Andour famously sunny climate makes the golfeven more enjoyable.

Go geocaching. It’scatching on in a bigway. Geocaching ishigh-tech treasurehunting using GPSequipment (all isexplained on

www.geocaching.com). There are over 100caches hidden on Jersey – it’s a fun, family-friendly way of getting out and about.

High times. Abseilingand rock climbing arepopular adventuresports in Jersey. Ourgranite cliffs are justgreat for climbing –and to cool down

when it’s all over, take a dip in the sea. Bestof all, combine the two – cliff climbing andsplashing around amongst the waves – on acoasteering adventure.

Up, up and away.Loop the loop, flyacross to France, takea trial flying lesson orskydive from10,000ft/3,000mfor the ultimate

adrenaline rush. Jersey Aero Club andactivity operators will have you reaching for– and parachuting through – the skies.

You name it… Youcan go do it in Jersey.We offer everythingfrom high ropes andzip wire excitementto paintballing andorienteering, go-

karting and raftmaking to shooting andmulti-activity days out. It’s all on ourwebsite: www.jersey.com/active


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Creepy Valley Adventure Centre 1 1 1

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Jersey Adventures 1 1 1 1

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Jersey Aero Club 1

www.jerseyaeroclub.com

Jersey Bike Repairs 1

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Jersey Cycletours 1

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Les Mielles Activity Centre 1

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Without wishing to soundsmug, we have a headstart when it comes tosailing and watersports.Jersey is surrounded bythe sea. And water meetsland along a hugely variedcoastline that includes big surfing beaches andintimate rock-boundcoves, clear diving watersand gently shelving sands.What’s more, we’re anisland with a rich maritimeheritage – the people ofJersey love the sea, andlike to share their passionwith visiting enthusiasts.

Here are some of thethings you can get up toon – and beneath – thoseJersey waves. For the fullpicture go to:www.jersey.com/active

By boat. ExperienceJersey the best way– the way that localsknow it. We’retalking about boattrips, cruises andcharters. Cruise

around the bay, go fishing, watch dolphinsand seals, snorkel off an idyllic offshorereef, try your hand at sailing or sipchampagne while your friendly skippertakes care of everything.

Paddle power. Gokayaking to getupfront and close tointimate coves androcky foreshoreswhere bigger boatscan’t go. We’re a

world-class sea kayaking destination, withclear, wildlife-rich waters, alluring reefs,coastal hideaways and remote sea-caves.

Plain sailing?There’s no such thingin Jersey. Our coastalwaters and sceneryare very special.Then there’s ourmaritime culture. Salt

water runs through our veins. So visitingbeginners know they’ll be looked after byexperts, while experienced sailors can lookforward to superb facilities at our marinas,harbours and slipways.

Beach boys (andgirls). Surfing is bigtime in Jersey.Everyone seems to doit. And it’s easy tobecome part of thelocal scene when you

head out west to the big beach – and big surf– along St Ouen’s Bay. Other hot spots includePlémont and Grève de Lecq. There’s plenty ofexpertise too – we’re home to one of theworld’s oldest surfing clubs, and surf schools,surf hire and surf advice are all plentiful.

Wake up to…wakeboarding. Thisfast-growing sport islike snowboarding onwater. Get up to allkinds of tricks asyou’re pulled through

the waves by a speedboat. It’s no moredifficult than riding a bike. Those who stickto two skis for their wintersports mightprefer waterskis – again, the learning curveis fast in the hands of our experiencedoperators.

Skimming thesurface. Enjoy fun onan inflatable as you’repulled behind aspeedboat (ourdonut and bananarides are fast, furious

and famous). Pilot your own jetski – they’renot difficult to handle and are guaranteed toput a big smile on your face. Or sit back andenjoy a speedboat trip around the bay.

Wind power. Use thewind, take to thewater. Windsurfingcombines the thrillsof surfing with thetranquillity of sailing,all against a backdrop

of a beautiful Jersey coastline.

Buried treasure.Jersey also looksgood underwater.Those clear seas arealive with marine life,much of it nowinternationally

recognised and protected. There are reefsand shipwrecks too… which all add up tosensational scuba diving, especially alongthe rugged north coast at places like BouleyBay, Bonne Nuit, Rozel Bay and StCatherine’s Breakwater. Our dive operatorswelcome beginners and experts.

Gone fishing.You may be awayfor some time.There’s superbshoreline fishingfrom rocks,breakwaters and

harbours for black bream, mullet, bass,wrasse and conger. Or you can head outby boat into the shallows, gullies andgreat blue yonder on a fishing trip forbass, rays, tope, turbot and brill. Forfreshwater anglers there’s goodreservoir fly-fishing for trout as well ascoarse fishing.

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NOW CONTACT THE EXPERTSThere’s a host of experienced,enthusiastic activity operators inJersey ready and waiting to hearfrom you. Take a look at this ‘at aglance’ activities grid or go to: www.jersey.com/active

30 August–6 September(exact date weather/ tide dependent)

This special event is a swimming relayrace around the island. H4HJ is beinghonoured by participation from the

Battle Back Swimming Team, the Army,Royal Navy and RAF Elite Open WaterSwimming Teams and a US Air Force

team. They will race against each other and the Jersey Long

Distance Swimming Club, all trying tobeat the record time of around 9¾

hours. Over 600 holidays in Jersey havebeen funded since the charity’s launch,so please support the event generously

so that H4HJ can keep up the goodwork. For further information and todonate: www.hols4hjersey.org.je

‘EXERCISE JERSEYEAGLE’ – HOLIDAYS

FOR HEROESJERSEY (H4HJ)


GREENISLAND

Jersey is a very green place in more ways than one. Catherine Mack, who specialises in writing about responsibletourism and runs the website ethicaltraveller.co.uk, checks out

the island’s green credentials

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›› Wildlife-rich Les Mielles on the west coast

Ismiled at the irony of a man in a Panama hat,accompanied by a woman swathed in silk scarves,stopping their convertible vintage sports car to

give way to our Number 1 bus as it left LiberationStation in St Helier. I was taking the green route acrossJersey, travelling by bus, bike and boot power, not justto discover its eco-friendliness, but also to enjoy aholiday where I truly slowed down.

My journey began on a train from London to Poole, whereI picked up the ferry to St Helier. It may have taken longerthan flying, but with time and space to study my maps,create an itinerary, finish a novel, and expose my vitaminD-deprived skin on deck, I arrived rested, with a healthyglow and ready to go.

My first morning’s bus stop was, rather aptly, at GreenIsland, just a few miles east of St Helier. ‘Just pop downthat lane for the beach,’ said the bus driver, seeing medrool over the sight of crystalline waters on the coastroad out of town, or perhaps just spotting my toweltucked into the top of my backpack. I always carry aswimsuit when exploring as you never know when thecall may come. And boy, did it come. Green Island is, in

fact, a peninsula, with soft white sand and gentle waves.At 9am a few young families were already paddling, withsleepy parents clutching caffeine fixes from theshoreline’s gorgeous Green Island Restaurant. I wasparticularly impressed by the Homefield Foods deliveryvan outside, a local food supplier whose displayed mottois ‘from seed to plant to field to plate’.

After a wake-me-up swim did just that job, I headed offin the direction of Gorey, jumping on the next bus which,although already at the stop, kindly waited for me. Thiswas my experience of bus drivers throughout the island,always keen to help, answer any questions, let me knowwhen my stop was coming, and always with a smile.

Gorey is a small fishing village with boats of every size and shade bobbing merrily, and where the view ofthe impressive medieval castle of Mont Orgueil almostmade me miss my connecting bus. In search of theisland’s natural rather than cultural heritage, I was headingfor St Catherine’s Woods, just outside the bay of thesame name. A short walk up from the coast road broughtmany coves into view, all segueing seamlessly one intoanother to create one big, peaceful mother bay.


Jersey Tourism retains its SILVER award thanks to a range of good practice. Highlights include goodpromotion of family-friendly activities, local food, drinkand crafts, public transport, walking and cycling, localfestivals and events, nature/heritage attractions andgeneral green information to visitors.

SATANIC SHEEP After a tour of La Mare WineEstate, head to Devil's Hole,

following the vines and orchardsdown the lane to a mass expanse ofmaritime heathland, managed byJersey’s National Trust. It’s steep

and rugged, with superb views notonly over Le Mourier Valley and

along Jersey’s coastal path, but alsowith glimpses – if you’re lucky –

of a rare breed of sheep, the ManxLoaghtan, introduced into the island

in 2009 to help bring these hillsback to their original habitats

through grazing. With the ewesboasting four horns, and the males

sometimes as many as six, they’re quite a sight.

The woods were divinely serene too, with onlya couple of families playing on stepping stonesand rope swings. With most of Jersey’s treesfelled during the German Occupation, it wasdelightful to see not only the remains ofancient ferns and broadleaves, but carefulwoodland management at work throughcoppicing and clearing, allowing the likes ofsparrowhawks, red squirrels, bluebells andfoxgloves to thrive. I soon forgot the map I haddownloaded, and just followed my nose as itadapted to the ever-changing, heady aroma ofmossy stones, pine, wild sorrel and dried wood.

I could have hopped on another bus back toGorey but the coastal footpath, which washeading in my chosen direction, was enticingme onto its pink granite walkways. I finallyemerged at the Archirondel Tower, wherethat siren-like sea beckoned one more time.Delicious swims merit delicious lunches, andthere’s no better place than the DriftwoodCafé at the top of the beach, with a freshcrab salad to make my morning complete.

The next step of my bus journey was easy,with about three different buses headingfrom various directions to La Mare WineEstate, St Mary, in the north of the island.And after sampling some of its products on asuperb tour of the vineyards and distillery, I

was very glad I wasn’t driving. It’s always atreat to drink local wine when travelling, butwith red, white, sparkling, cider and applebrandy on the menu, I really didn’t want toleave. I was particularly struck by La Mare’scommitment to revive apple orchards on anisland where, in the early 1800s, over eightmillion litres of cider were produced. La Mare isplanting new trees every year, just one of manyinitiatives that have earned it a Gold Award inthe Jersey Green Tourism Business Scheme.

Jersey’s most impressive green scheme datesfrom 1987 with the designation of 50 milesof Green Lanes, a network of country roadswhere the speed limit is clearly restricted to15mph and where walkers, cyclists and horseriders are given priority. Keen to explore theselanes and the west of the island, my hotel –the Best Western Royal in St Helier, also aGreen Tourism Business Scheme member –arranged for a hire bike to be delivered.

I started off by following the cycle lane alongthe coast from St Helier to St Aubin, pickingup the cycleway along the disused railwayline to Corbière in the far south-west of theisland. Then it was on around the headland tospectacular St Ouen’s Bay, catching sight ofeverything from children quietly rock poolingto watersports heroes in kite surfing heaven.

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›› On the rugged north coast

›› Biking it to the Classic Herd Farm Shop

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›› Wildlife watching at Les Mielles ›› Stepping stones, St Catherine's Woods

TO THE MANOR BORN

The first thing Catherine Mack saw atSamarès Manor in St Clement was arestored dovecote, a newly thatchedcircular building which once housed500 pigeons. Today’s owner of thisstunning manor shares its historic

grounds with everyone, opening up hismagnificent gardens and maintaining

them in a way that is not onlyeducational and inspiring but also funand imaginative. Features include an

effervescent herb garden with its ownviewing gallery constructed fromantique iron balustrades, an ‘apple

barge’ in the form of a two-thirds scalesailing vessel, a bee hive watchingstation, a swimming pool turnedornamental pond and a willow

labyrinth. It’s the ultimate slow-paced,green and vintage experience www.samaresmanor.com

St Ouen’s is a hive of activity, but I locked my bike at the Watersplashsurf bar and walked just a few minutes into a different world ofmarram grasses, wild orchids and dunes known as Les Mielles, whereabundant butterflies and birds were savouring the solitude. Indeed, Ieven found a birdwatching shelter and quickly spotted a pair of marshharriers, elegantly gliding to and fro, as if to show the kitesurfers howit should really be done.

This area, a haven for lapwings, sand martins and oystercatchers, iscared for with excellent conservation management schemes by theNational Trust for Jersey and, as I looked out across the grasslands,ponds, dunes, ancient potato fields, orchid fields and seascapes, Ithanked the ‘green gods’ that it’s all part of an area soon to becomeJersey’s first National Park.

Leaving the coast, I turned inland straight onto a Green Lane,clearly marked on my map and also by very visible signs on the lanesthemselves. Within minutes I was cycling up lavender-lined paths,past flower-filled gardens and fecund fields, greeting other cyclistsand walkers, all of us revelling in the fact that, for once, we had rightof way over cars.

I cycled for about 20 minutes to St Peter’s Village, with the incentiveof a reward at the Classic Herd Farm Shop, famous for its owncheeses and yoghurts, beef and pork, so it must also have its own ice cream, I thought. I was not to be disappointed, as I tucked into acreamy, well-earned treat, in the knowledge that it was one big,breezy downhill cycle back to the south coast for my other long-awaited treat of the day – one last swim in the bay at St Aubin,where the tide was high and, after my quick green hit of this beautiful island, so was I.


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›› Green travel – the only way to go on Jersey’s Green Lanes

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GREEN PEACE

GRASSROOTSTRAVELCatherine Mack stayed at the BestWestern Royal, a Green Tourism Award-winner (see the website for fulldetails of its Green Policy). Best Western Royal Hotel, David Place, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4TDT 01534 726521/873006www.royalhoteljersey.com

The island is small and well served with anetwork of bus routes that take you almosteverywhere – to the big beaches in the southand west and the more remote north coast,as well as to most of our attractions andplaces to visit. Our unlimited-travel ‘IslandExplorer’ tickets, available for one, three andfive days, are great value. The Explorernetwork consists of four routes – red, blue,green and yellow – running daily from April toNovember. These are fully integrated withthe scheduled Mybus network, allowingtravel on both services using the same ticket.

Bus routes radiate from Liberation Station,Liberty Wharf, St Helier’s modern busstation, equipped with seating, airport-styleinformation display screens, a café andinformation desk. Most of the new fleethave easy access for wheelchair users.

Connex buses are the main carrier in Jersey. For further information, please contact:Connex Transport Jersey LtdT 01534 877772 www.mybus.je

Coach tours are also popular. Half-day,evening and whole day island tours areavailable, taking in local attractions, gardensand beauty spots. A courtesy serviceoperates from many hotels and pick-uppoints to connect with most tour departures.For more information please contact:Tantivy Blue Coach Tours T 01534 706706www.jerseycoaches.com

Signature Executive TransportT 07797 789123www.signature.je

Waverley Coaches T 01534 758360www.norfolkhoteljersey.com/waverley

LITTLE TRAINSWe have these too – well, after a

fashion. Learn about Jersey’s history,fascinating facts and legends whiletravelling on the charming, white-

painted ‘Petits Trains’ that run around St Helier and to the harbour village ofSt Aubin. They depart from St Helier’sLiberation Square and St Aubin and runApril to October, linking in with cycle

hire and routes.www.littletrain.co.uk

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Going green comes naturally in Jersey. After all, we’vebeen doing it for long enough. We were the first holidaydestination in the world to be awarded a Green Globe inrecognition of our environmentally friendly work withschemes such as coastal footpaths, cycle tracks and theGreen Lane network. Jersey has four protected wetlandareas of global importance, known as Ramsar sites – alarge stretch of the south-eastern coast and threeoffshore islets. And thanks to our first-class bus serviceand the nature of the island, it’s easy to explore without acar. And when you’re out and about, call into our gorgeousgardens – Jersey’s mild climate, long hours of sunshine andrich soils give it the greenest of green fingers.

BECOME AN ISLAND EXPLORER

GREEN AND KEENYou’ll find lots of green-fingered gardenersin Jersey. Two of our best known are JudithQuérée and Reg Langlois. The star of manygardening programmes and articles, JudithQuérée’s Garden is a magical collection ofover 2,000 mainly herbaceous perennialsfrom all over the world. Reg’s Garden atBadgers Holt has thousands of floweringshrubs and bushes full of colour andperfume. There’s also a large waterfall andpond full of colourful Koi carp, aviary andFairy Garden.

LAVENDER AND GOLDThe working – but very fragrant – JerseyLavender Farm is devoted to the growing,harvesting, distillation and drying of thissoothing plant, which is in bloom from lateMay to early September. You can see theentire process on site. When you goshopping at Jersey Goldsmiths take a breakin its beautiful Lion Park, with its waterfeatures and flamingos, a sensory garden,woodland area and Adrian Bloom’s ‘Wild’Garden.

WILDLIFE AND WINEDon’t come just for theanimals. Durrell Wildlife’sextensive 32-acre/13hagrounds and water featuresare beautiful too, andthere’s a fascinating organicgarden that provides foodfor the animals. In the samevein, La Mare Wine Estateoffers more than wines.Enjoy them by all means,

but also savour the vineyard’s lovely setting in the large grounds of a traditional17th-century Jersey granite farmhouse(you can take tours of the vineyard, wineryand distillery).

FROM THE SEA SHORE… AND AROUND THE WORLDLocal beaches provided the source for theShell Garden’s displays. The first shells werelaid in 1957. Now there are millions, theresult of ongoing work at the world’s largestshell garden, laid out on three levels. Theimaginative gardens at Samarès Manor,created in the late 1920s, go further afieldfor their inspiration. They boast hundreds ofvarieties of plants from around the world,along with Japanese, water and herbgardens and a willow labyrinth.


WARM AND SUNNYSpring arrives early in Jersey – you’ll

often see flowers here long before theyblossom at home. And with summerwarmth lingering on into the autumnmonths our fabulous floral tapestry

helps stretch the seasons.

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OrchidsYou needn’t travel to far-flung places

to see one of the world’s finestcollections of orchids. The Eric YoungOrchid Foundation has a scented,

exotic recreation of orchid habitats andlandscapes, along with climate-

controlled nurseries.

›› The sandy, sunny south coast

›› Durrell Wildlife’s grounds

›› Samarès Manor

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I’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER

Durrell Wildlife, TrinityOpen all year.

T 01534 860000www.durrell.org

Eric Young Orchid Foundation, TrinityOpen Wednesday–Saturday, February–

December.T 01534 861963

www.ericyoungorchidfoundation.co.uk

Jersey Goldsmiths – Lion Park, St Lawrence Open all year.

T 01534 482098www.jerseygoldsmiths.com

Jersey Lavender Farm, St Brelade Open Tuesday–Sunday, April–October(café and shop open for a longer period).

T 01534 742933www.jerseylavender.co.uk

Judith Quérée’s Garden, St OuenOpen by appointment May–end

September. Ask about the guided tours.T 01534 482191

www.judithqueree.com

La Mare Wine Estate, St MaryOpen April–October.T 01534 481178

www.lamarewineestate.com

Reg’s Garden at Badgers Holt, St Brelade

Open all year.T 01534 743756

www.reg-garden.com

Samarès Manor, St Clement Open daily April–October.

T 01534 870551www.samaresmanor.com

Shell Garden, St BreladeOpen April–October.T 01534 743561

www.jerseyshellgarden.com

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Open gardens. Go behind the gates of some of the very best private gardens in Jersey, rarelyaccessible to the public. All proceeds raised aredonated to charity. For dates, times and

further details of Open Gardens 2012 go towww.jersey.com (T 01534 448877).

Floral events. It’s only natural that we like toflaunt our floral finery at events like June inBloom, a week-long programme of garden visits,walks and talks, not to mention our famous

Battle of Flowers in August. For full details see the article onthe following pages and the festivals and events listings onpages 46–47.

Early birds. Make that flowers. Our mild climateand rich soils create such ideal conditions thatyou’ll often see flowers long before theyblossom at home – including mimosa in

February and agapanthus in July.

Blooming butterflies. The ‘Queen of Spain’ visits Jerseyevery year. She’s one of the abundance of butterflies thatflourish amongst our floral displays.

Gardening tips

POWERJersey, with its mild, sunny climate, is a flowery island.

But they fight over it – in the friendliest possible way – duringAugust’s famous Battle of Flowers. Beginning overleaf, Roger Thomas sends a dispatch from the front line


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›› The Parish of Grouville’s pet Thai dragon

It’s all hands on deck in a barn in afarmer’s field on the eastern side ofJersey. A float is about to be launched.

Let me explain. It’s 24 hours before theBattle of Flowers and things are gettingserious down here in the Parish of Grouville.Thousands of fresh flowers (165,000, to beprecise) have just arrived, waiting to beglued, each one by hand, on to Grouville’sfloat, which is taking final shape in the barn.There are hundreds of volunteers – fromyoung kids to grandmothers – milling about,putting the finishing touches to other partsof the float, checking the mechanics and thesound systems. It’s all a bit manic, in thebest tradition of ‘it’ll be all right on thenight’. It’s Battle of Flowers time in Jerseyand, boy, do they take it seriously.

Grouville’s entry is one of around 30 floatsthat will be battling it out in St Helier for tophonours. There are various categories,including junior and senior floats, and mostof Jersey’s 12 parishes have entered alongwith assorted clubs and organisations.

I’m at Grouville to find out more about anannual event that throws the whole islandinto a floral frenzy. It’s a good choice, for

Grouville, much like a Premiership footballclub, is considered by Battle cognoscenti tobe up there with the best.

‘We’ve got a long tradition of involvement.People know us very well and know we puton a good show’, says Mark Labey, themaestro in charge, adding: ‘We have wonthe Prix d’Honneur (the top prize) about adozen times.’ In real life he is a postman, butthere’s a parallel universe at work in Jerseybased around the Battle, which can consumeyou for nearly 12 months of the year.

Mark is one of many islanders – and visitorsfrom England, Holland and as far afield asAustralia who turn up every year to helpwith the floats – bitten by the ‘Battle bug’.‘For my first Battle in 1967 I was just six, soI’ve been involved for 44 years,’ he says, inbetween orchestrating the final few franticlaps of this long-distance marathon.

It all began last November with a blank sheet ofpaper. Helen Bliss, the float’s artistic designer,explains: ‘My husband bought me a laptop formy birthday and I found Google images. Itcame up with all these wonderful images whichI thought would make a fantastic float. Thewhole thing evolved from there.’

That inspiration came from Thailand and theBuddhist Phi Ta Khon Festival, an eventlikened to our Halloween. She then called inher friend Alison Hicks. ‘We sat downtogether over a cup of coffee,’ recalls Alison,‘looked at Thai temples and serpents and Iwent away and drew up the plans.’

The building work started in January whenlast year’s float was dismantled. At its corelies a tractor, hidden from view. Although the40ft monster float only travels at walkingpace, it’s slightly worrying to report that thetractor driver can’t see us either. But he is inconstant radio contact with his surrogate‘eyes’, people who walk in front of the floatrelaying driving instructions via a headset. Itall seems to work: to date, Grouville’s NoClaims Bonus remains intact.

Steering this behemoth is the easy bit. As Iwander around the barn I’m amazed by theartistry and attention to detail. Already, manyof the set pieces are complete. Althoughhundreds of hands are busy preparing andgluing them, fresh flowers aren’t the onlydecorative item. ‘With fresh flowers you can’tdo detailed work,’ explains Mark. ‘That’swhere the hares’ tails come into it.’

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The hares’ tails are dried and dyed ornamentalgrasses imported from Italy. Unlike flowers,they aren’t time sensitive and are used tocreate the float’s most striking and complexfeatures, such as the demon guards, serpents,masks, temple adornments and Buddhas. Andif you think that’s the end of it, oh no. I meetSilvie Marquis, who flew all the way to HongKong to buy 200 yards of Thai silk. ‘I designedthe costumes from scratch,’ she says, ‘thenseven of us had to make 32 costumes. It’smad, I’ve got a life somewhere else, but Ienjoy it.’

The juniors (under 18) are also busy withtheir more modestly sized Alice inWonderland creation. They are currentlyhaving difficulty with their smokingmushroom, but like big brother oppositethere’s a quiet – if that’s the right word forthis mêlée – confidence that everything willcome together for the big parade onThursday.

It all amounts to a huge endeavour with theminutest attention to detail. But most of all Icome away impressed by the sense of

community. All ages were working togetherin a good-natured, harmonious way. Therewere lots of smiles on lots of faces. If theycould bottle the atmosphere in that barn onthe little island of Jersey they could label it‘David Cameron’s Big Society’.

So how did Grouville get on? Arch-friendlyrival the Parish of St Clement took Prixd’Honneur with their frankly amazing andfabulously surreal Alice in Wonderland-themed float which packed in everythingfrom Lewis Carroll’s fevered imagination.

The Battle is a riot of colour and energy –the costumed performers accompanying thefloats really play to the crowds packed alongSt Helier’s seafront. Personal favouritesincluded the sexy, possibly sacrilegious disconuns from the Parish of St Brelade in a floatbased on the West End musical Sister Acts,and the ‘Down Under’ float from the Parishof St Lawrence depicting a man beingbarbecued by a kangaroo.

Other figures from a bizarre floral castincluded a Wild West runaway train, the

Incredible Hulk, Abba’s Mama Mia, a 1960spink convertible, ice castle and fiery ‘Heavenand Hell’ from the Jersey Young Farmers’Club, who ‘always do something crazy’.Special mention should also be made of theostriches and emus on the ‘Too Big to Fly’float created by the indomitable 93-year-oldFlorence Bechelet, custodian of the Battle ofFlowers Museum (see below), who has beenexhibiting at the Battle since 1934.

Grouville’s float also looked great, managingto out-exotic its competitors with its Asianverve. It won the Grand Prix des Paroisses(‘Competition of the Parishes’) and also camea very creditable third in its class. They’ll beback. With this particular battle you canhonestly say it’s the taking part, not thewinning, that counts.


BATTLESTATIONS

The 2012 Battle of Flowers takes placeon 9 and 10 August (Grand Parade onThursday, Moonlight Parade on Friday).

wwwbattleofflowers.com

If you’re not in Jersey for the Battle, dovisit the Battle of Flowers Museum. Thebrainchild of Battle veteran Miss FlorenceBechelet, it’s an eye-opening collection

of floats – all her own work – from manyprevious Battles. Quite how she managedto create pieces like 101 Dalmatians, 40flamingoes (there are now only 39 – onesadly passed away), African scenes with

giant elephants and an Arctic glaciercomplete with fearsome polar bear isbeyond belief. Forget Damien Hirst’sformaldehyde shark. Miss Bechelet is

streets ahead.The Battle of Fowers Museum, La Robeline, Mont des Corvees, St Ouen. T 01534 482408

‘All ages wereworking togetherin a good-natured,harmonious way’

›› Grouville’s finished float

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They are passionate about their food in Jersey. Who wouldn’t be, withsuch exceptional local produce? It is all presented on a plate at the JerseyFood Festival, a week-long extravaganza of masterclasses, markets,

foraging feasts and ‘meet the producer’ events. Here’s a flavour of it allfrom Antonia Windsor

›› Wet-feet walking in Jersey’s extraordinary tidal ‘moonscape’

‘That’s it, you just want to rake the surfaceand you’ll find them lying underneath.’

Standing in my wellington boots, with thesun warming my back, I feel like a farmer.But this isn’t soil I’m turning. The field inwhich I am foraging is a huge lunarlandscape of damp sand, bright weed andcraggy rocks.

‘We’re looking for the Praire clams,’ explainsmy guide Dominic Jones, a director of JerseyPottery, one of the island’s most prestigiouscatering companies (and, as the nameimplies, the local pottery). ‘We can cookthose up with garlic and they’ll be delicious. Ialso want you to find some of the carpet-shell clams for our spaghetti vongole.’

I’ve come to the island for the inaugural FoodFestival and have spent an invigorating weekvisiting farms with the chefs who championtheir produce, learning about what makesJersey milk, butter and cream so delicious,sampling local ale and talking to Jerseycidermakers. However, it is this ‘Fruits of theSea Forage’ ringed in red pen in my festivalbrochure, that I have been most lookingforward to – particularly the bit where we

get to eat what we’ve caught afterwards.

Jersey has one of the highest tidal ranges inthe world, which causes the island almost todouble in size at low tide. Our little group,which is about a 50/50 mix of visitors andlocals, meet at La Rocque slip in the east ofthe island, where our guides arm us withrakes, picks and nets before leading us downthe beach towards the sliver of sea far offon the horizon.

‘Sometimes I’ll wade out while the tide is stillgoing down,’ Dominic explains as we walk.‘That gives me the maximum amount oftime fishing before the tide turns and I haveto come back.’ We wade through saltwaterrivulets as we chat, avoiding tangles ofslippery seaweed and grinding a plethora ofshells under our wellies.

After a half-hour heading out to sea thewall along the coast road looks like a crayonline on the horizon behind, yet we are stillnowhere near the water’s edge. We are in ahinterland teeming with ancient life – seaslugs, anemones, spider crabs and Jersey’sprecious ormer, the sought-after shellfishotherwise known as abalone.


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‘I sample excellent plain and simple sausagesin a local orchard quaffing back local cider’

›› Farm-fresh produce

›› Fruits of the sea

›› At the food fair

‘Meet the Supplier’ tour, this time with Richard Allen from Tassili,the fine-dining restaurant at St Helier’s Grand Jersey Hotel andSpa. I am amazed to discover a Jersey farmer growing shiitakemushrooms using traditional Japanese methods. ‘We don’t growanything usual or easy,’ explains Jamie Racjan, a charismatic manin his mid-30s, as we walk through shady woodland towards thegreenhouses filled with spawned logs. ‘We like to stick to nicheproducts; gourmet products that meet the demands of chefs like Richard.’

Jamie grows his mushrooms on European oak, which he gets fromnorthern France. He drills holes in the logs, packs the holes withspawn and then leaves the log for two years until the fungi havetaken hold. He then kick-starts the fruiting by giving the log a blastof cold, to trick it into thinking it is going from winter into spring.‘Most European and American farmers grow shiitake mushrooms onbales of straw that are induced with a chemical and they fruit fouror five days later. This is a long, time-consuming way of growing,but it gives an excellent product.’

Alongside his mushrooms, a busy Jamie also produces baby saladleaves, micro vegetables and asparagus, and people drive from allcorners of the island to see if the stall at the end of his drive has surplusduck eggs for sale – the ones he supplies to the restaurants are alwaysless than a day old.

Both ‘Meet the Supplier’ events ended in exquisite lunchescooked using the produce collected. Perhaps that explains why theywere among the finest meals I have ever eaten, though I should alsomention in dispatches the excellent, plain and simple sausages Isample in a local orchard quaffing back local cider. The contrastssum up this foodie feast of a festival, and the island itself, whichheartily embraces everything from fine dining to honest togoodness food that is simple, tasty and wholesome.

Meanwhile, back in our ‘Fruits of the Sea’ forage, we walk proudly upthe beach with our net sacks full of clams, oysters and a crab or two.After a quick dash back to Longueville Manor for a swim and afreshen up I make my way to the Castle Green pub overlookingmagnificent Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey. On arrival, I’m served anice-cold glass of Muscadet and greet my fellow foragers like oldfriends. On the table is a huge, inviting platter of our very own clamsand oysters, which we douse with lemon and knock back. We arethen treated to course after course of our shellfish served in avariety of ways, including a delicious spaghetti vongole made withour carpet-shells.

We even get to eat some lobster, which I don’t recall anyonecatching. We sit at our table outside talking and laughing and eatinguntil the moon is high in the sky. Then one of my new friends givesme a lift back to the hotel and we arrange to meet again tomorrowto wander around the stalls of the weekend food fair in St Helier. Ican’t think of a more perfect way to get acquainted with localpeople, local culture and local food.

‘We won’t be able to take that,’ says Dominic, pointing to aspecimen clinging to a rock. ‘It’s not the season.’

Throughout our forage he is careful to monitor the size of theshellfish we can gather, so that we don’t collect anything too young.Sustainability is a buzzword I hear a lot during my week on theisland. A few days ago at the Crab Shack, a restaurant on the edgeof St Brelade’s Bay, I heard how their local fisherman Kevin Holdenchecks his catch to avoid undersized fish that haven’t had a chanceto breed. It makes sense to look after what you’ve got, bothecologically and economically. ‘There’s no need for us to import anyfish,’ says head chef Tony Dorris. ‘It’s all here in our waters.’

Tony is not the only chef intent on knowing where his fish comesfrom. Andrew Baird, head chef at Longueville Manor hotel, thebeautifully converted granite manor house where I am staying,explains during a cookery demonstration that he will only buy line-caught sea bass on principle, and reckons Longueville Manor is theonly hotel on the island to serve dive-caught scallops all year round.‘There’s a man who sells them at Bonne Nuit,’ proffers anenthusiastic member of the audience of assembled foodies. ‘That’sBob, that’s my diver,’ says Andrew. ‘Guess how much we spend onscallops each year?’ The intrigued audience start calling outsuggestions, but none come close. ‘Forty thousand pounds.’proclaims Andrew. There’s a chatter of surprise, and I start toreconsider my career.

Jersey itself is having that effect on me. Everywhere I go I meethealthy, happy people who are incredibly passionate about the islandthey live on and the food they produce or prepare. I get pangs ofjealousy as I trudge around the farm of Classic Herd with theMichelin-starred chef Mark Jordan, from The Atlantic Hotel’s OceanRestaurant, at a ‘Meet the Supplier’ event. Yes, it’s a hard life, up at4.30am to milk the cows and all that, but it is difficult not toromanticise it when you see the care that husband-and-wife team,Darren and Julia Quénault, take in producing the best-quality meatand dairy and in nurturing the relationship they have with theircustomers. ‘I love working with Darren,’ says Mark. ‘I can tell a guestthe name of the cow their milk has come from, or how long thecheese has matured.’

The Quénaults are the first islanders to break away from the JerseyDairy co-operative and produce their own milk products. And Juliais the first Jersey farmer to make cheese. ‘For an island that is sofamous for its milk it’s surprising that we have no tradition ofcheesemaking,’ explains Julia. ‘I haven’t been able to find anyhistorical references to it either, perhaps everyone was too busymaking cider.’ Julia now produces some excellent cheeses includinga soft cheese that has a stronger flavour than a Brie without thekick of a Camembert, and a Golden Blue which won silver at theWorld Cheese Awards in 2010.

I get similar pangs during a glorious sunny morning at the FungiDelecti farm high above the sea on the north coast on another

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a TaSTe of JerSeYDuring part of her time on the island,Antonia Windsor stayed at LonguevilleManor, a luxury country house hotel whichhas won many accolades for its fine dining.Longueville Manor, Longueville Road, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7WFT 01534 725501www.longuevillemanor.com

She visited the Jersey Food Festival, which in 2012 takes place 19–27 May.

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Perhaps it’s something to do with our rich soil, fertile farmlandsand gentle climate. Or the fact that we’re so close to thefamously food-obsessed French. It’s certainly a reflection of ourisland status and all that super-fresh seafood that surrounds us.

Jersey, if you’ve never visited, comes as a culinary surprise. Fine diningand Michelin-starred restaurantsare just for starters. What really impressesis the quality of the food across theisland, from cheerful beach cafés totrendy gastropubs, chic city bistrosto cosy country inns, star-ratedhotels to plain-and-simplerestaurants. It’s all good.

Seafood: Our clear waters, warmed by theGulf Stream, produce an abundance of top-quality shellfish including crabs, lobsters,mussels, scallops and oysters. Most of thelatter are exported to France – but don’tworry, there’s plenty for local consumption.Go to restaurants in St Aubin, Gorey and StHelier for sensational Jersey plaice, sea bass,monkfish and mackerel.

Fruits of the soil: Our prized Jersey Royalsaren’t the only crop (they really do tastedifferent, you know). Lots of vegetables andfruits are grown here, including asparagus,bell peppers, broccoli, courgettes,strawberries, Jersey Royale tomatoes andrare varieties of mushroom. It’s all-yearfreshness – there are at least three Jerseyvegetable crops in season whatever time ofyear you visit.

Jersey cows: They’re more than just prettyfaces. It’s because of Jersey cows that wehave tasty local treats like rich milk, creamand butter, ice creams, yoghurt, crèmefraîche and organic milk.

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What’s on the menu?A taste of Jersey, like the island itself, isa mix of influences – contemporary

British and classic French, with a dash ofItalian and Portuguese thrown in. And,for lighter bites, everything from frothycappuccinos and ciabattas to the bestEnglish cream teas and sandwiches this

side of the Queen’s Garden Party.

look out for this label when shopping for genuine, homegrown, home-sourced producewww.genuinejersey.com


Top TableSWho’d have thought it? But in Jersey you’llsoon taste it. The island is the UK’s top spotfor quality dining measured by the numberof AA rosettes per head of the population.It’s an easy winner, too, with a rosette forevery 2,486 islander, compared withsecond-placed Edinburgh (8,035) thenLondon (11,080). What’s more, Jersey’s 35rosettes beat places like Manchester (26),Birmingham (18) and Glasgow (17). Theaccolades keep on coming. For 2012 Jerseyboasts three Michelin-starred restaurants –Bohemia (at the Club Hotel and Spa,www.bohemiajersey.com), the OceanRestaurant (at The Atlantic Hotel,www.theatlantichotel.com) and Tassili (atthe Grand Jersey, www.grandjersey.com).

Shop aT The farM – Thenpack a pIcnIcOur farm shops are full of fresh-from-the-fields produce plus other local delicacies.Call into places like Classic Herd (featuredon the previous pages) and Farm FreshOrganics, La Bienvenue Farm, La GrandeRoute de St Laurent, St Lawrence(www.farmfreshorganics.com), whereSteven and Linda Carter sell a wide range ofseasonal crops. Then head west for a fewmiles to Grantez headland above St Ouen’sBay for a picnic with a breathtaking views.

At the last count there were around 15‘Genuine Jersey’ farm shops. Plus, of course,fresh food markets and many supermarketsselling island produce. Sometimes there’snot even a shop or shopkeeper in sight, justroadside stalls and boxes filled with fruitand veg, all sold on an honesty basis. That’sJersey for you.

And as for picnic sites, where do you begin?With our Picnic in Jersey guide, perhaps,available free from Jersey Tourism.

MarkeT forceSWe don’t go in for jet-lagged food in Jersey.Save air miles by going shopping in StHelier’s characterful fresh food and fishmarkets – they’re full of taste, not just fortheir fabulous produce but as architecturalperiod pieces too.

Go along to the regular farmers’ markets atSt Aubin (Jersey Tourism has details). Andwhen you’re out and about, buy yourproduce direct from the farm.

St Helier’s new Weighbridge developmentalongside the harbour holds regular marketson Thursdays from April to early October. Inaddition to Genuine Jersey produce, you canalso buy locally produced art and craft.

JerSeY wIne?Why not? It’s very sunny here, and theisland is on the same latitude as some ofthe continent’s famous wine-producingareas. La Mare Wine Estate’s vineyardsproduce an excellent range of wines (white,red and sparkling), plus cider – an islandtradition – from its own apple orchards.Take a tasting tour, followed by a meal atthe attractive Vineyard Restaurant.T 01534 481178www.lamarewineestate.com

whaT’S black anD DoeSn’TTaSTe lIke bUTTer?Our Black Butter, or Buerre Nièr, is a uniqueautumnal concoction of harvested apples,sugar, spices, liquorice and lemons. It’sdelicious. Come along and lend a handduring the National Trust for Jersey’s BlackButter Making weekend, 25–27 October.Peel the apples, stir the pot and learn how,in Jersey, we have butter that’s black (plusthe ordinary kind, of course).

bite-sized appetisers

The Oyster Box does what it says onthe can. At this chic beach bar andrestaurant (www.oysterbox.co.uk)

overlooking St Brelade’s Bay it’s almostcompulsory to try the oysters (straightfrom the sea or cooked in a variety ofstyles). And the scallops. And the crab.And the lobster. And the sea bass. All

from Jersey, of course.

What makes Jersey lobsters so good?Don Thompson, who has been fishinghere for 30 years, should know. Hereckons that shellfish love the island’s

crystal tidal waters. He’s not the only fan.The Marine Stewardship Council recentlyrecognised Jersey for its well-managed,sustainable lobster fishing, one of the few

fisheries in the world to receive thisprestigious plaudit.

Bistro on the beach.Mark Jordan, one ofJersey’s top chefs, has branched out. Hepresides over the food at The Atlantic

Hotel’s Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurantoverlooking St Ouen’s Bay, but swaps onesea view for another at ‘Mark Jordan atthe Beach’, a new venture on St Aubin’sBay (www.markjordanatthebeach.com).The style is different too. The bistrocreates ‘the perfect combination of

informal ambience and outstanding foodsimply cooked’. There’s just one problem.With so many brilliant bistros in Jersey

you’re spoilt for choice.

fooDIe feSTIvalSIt all kicks off with our Spring Specials (1 March–12 April), when restaurants

throughout the island showcase new season cuisine at great-value prices. And thenthis foodie island really gets into gear with the Jersey Food Festival (19–27 May). Forautumn flavours, don’t miss our Cider Festival, La Faîs’sie d’Cidre (20–21 October)and Tennerfest (1 October–12 November), another seasonal showcase of good food

at places to eat across the island – with fixed price menus starting at just £10.

JerSeYWhen the idea of a family break in Jersey was floated,

the Baker family – Sally, Tom and Molly (aged 12) – weren’tentirely convinced. Would the island be too old-fashioned for them?

New Jersey did the talking, as Sally reports

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how do you satisfy a family made up of onesurf-mad Australian, an English culture-vulture and an occasionally stroppy teenager

with an addiction to all things electronic? Holidays tosuit everyone in our household are a balancing act ofoutdoors, indoors and gadgetry. So when the idea ofJersey came up, we were a little sceptical.

But how wrong we were to dismiss Jersey as a holidaydestination for the blue-rinse brigade. Jersey, it turnsout, has an almost infinite smörgåsbord of activities,events, attractions and scenery to suit a family withinterests as contrasting as ours. We arrived on abeautiful sunny Friday afternoon and immediatelyplunged into action at Grève de Lecq beach on Jersey’srugged north coast, where Derek and Trudi from JerseyKayak Adventures took us out to sea.

They knew all the best caves to test our nerve and makeus gasp. Jersey seen from this perspective is a sight tobehold – great craggy cliffs, green rolling hills and thesandy paradise of Grève de Lecq. But the most impressivesight of all was the evidence of kamikaze fishing practiceson this rocky side of the island – a small ladder seeminglystapled to the cliff face that allows intrepid fishermen toclimb down and get the best catch of the day.

Following this exhilarating introduction we droveacross the island to our home for the weekend: BeausiteHotel in Grouville Bay, where nothing was too muchtrouble for the friendly staff. We had the most spaciousfamily room we have ever seen, with a huge doublebed, two comfy twins and a great bathroom with askylight which let us listen to the seagulls while havingour morning showers.

After all that energetic kayaking we opted for a quietdinner in the hotel. What a four-course feast! In fact, itset the trend for the rest of our trip – wherever you eatin Jersey, from humble cafés to fashionable bistros, thefood is great.

Saturday was plan-free, so we set to putting our JerseyPasses to work. Using the helpful guidebook that camewith these unlimited access admission passes (a realmoney saver, by the way) we plotted a course aroundthe island taking in as many attractions as possible.

We started at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Thiswell-run, educational and jaw-dropping experiencewas the high point of the holiday. The gorillas andorang-utans were favourites. Molly shot copiousamounts of video of orang-utan Jima playing with hisDad, and we were also enchanted by the aye-ayes,killed in their native Madagascar because theinhabitants believe them to be witches in disguise. Tous they looked as gentle as our cat Frosty, albeit with aweird third toe!

Lunch in St Helier was a French-style affair,reminding us of our honeymoon in Paris. Despite itstrue-Brit name, the Cock and Bottle was reminiscent ofa Parisian brasserie. We ate alfresco from a deliciouscharcuterie board, luckily under a large umbrella as theheavens opened.

This led to the next brain teaser of the holiday – whatto do when it rains? Well, we would highly recommendthe Maritime Museum. Here, to our surprise, we foundthe gadgetry that Molly had been sorely missing. Themuseum is choc-a-bloc full of interactive displays, fromthe wave maker to the sand dune blower to themechanical globe that tells the story of four epic seavoyages. We spent a highly engaging two hours nosingand poking our way around all kinds of clever nauticalexhibits. Rain or shine, it’s a must-visit.

The museum also houses the Jersey Tapestry, aninspirational work that satisfied my desire for history asit told the story of the German Occupation of Jersey invivid colour and intricate detail.

That night we walked from the hotel to nearby GoreyHarbour with open minds, empty stomachs and no tablebooking. Luckily, the amazingly friendly andaccommodating staff at Feast soon found us a tableoutside and plied us with blankets to ward off theevening chill. The prawn and scallop skewer we shared fora starter was fresh and tasty and our main courses didn’tlast long – they were too delicious to be eaten slowly.Drinking a glass of wine with a full stomach, snuggling in awarm blanket with the lights of the harbour twinklingagainst the night sky was a treasure in itself.

Sunday dawned a glorious sunny day. We headed to LesMielles Activity Centre at St Ouen’s on the west side ofthe island and jumped on to the Segways, two-wheeledelectric ‘transporters’. We must have looked like crazedshopping centre security guards, racing around the trackwith our fetching blue helmets. Then it was time for thegravity-defying gyroscope. We jumped on andstaggered off, with Molly looking a bit green. Tom’scompetitive streak came to the fore during the laserclay pigeon shooting, and then came the pièce derésistance – the bungee trampoline, where great funwas had by all trying to do backflips.

Have I mentioned Jersey’s food yet? Rocco’s restaurantat Les Mielles (ooh, the lobster salad was something todie for) served up yet another memorable island meal.With so much on offer, we had little time to linger. Nexton the agenda was the aMaizin! Adventure Park, anaward-winning family activity centre with a giantjumping pillow (not a good idea after a big lunch),tractor racing, football mini-golf (much more difficultthan it looked) and a huge, head-scratching maze madeout of a corn field.

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‘I was surprised that there was so muchto see and do, from Durrell Wildlife to theaMaizin! Maze. My personal favourite was

the sea kayaking. I had never beenkayaking before, so I wasn’t very

confident when I first got out on thewater, but I soon got the hang of it. Wespent two hours paddling along the coast,exploring a few caves and frightening afew birds. We stopped on a secluded,rocky beach and I found some cool crabpincers to take back as souvenirs. I reallywasn’t expecting to enjoy the kayaking,but I quickly changed my mind. I would

definitely recommend it.’

Molly Baker

After an hour of running around looking for answers to the mazequiz, a tired Baker family found the way out and headed to theJersey War Tunnels. We weren’t prepared for what we encountered.The tunnels themselves – vast, spooky chambers created by slavelabour during World War Two – were awe-inspiring enough. Butwhen you add what’s in them – exhibits, displays, ‘talking heads’and wartime sights and sounds – you feel as if you are in Jerseyduring the German Occupation. It was a humbling and thought-provoking way to end our day.

Monday morning was with us before we knew it. Jersey is such asmall island that it’s easy to squeeze a lot into a long weekend. Wehad plenty of time to visit Mont Orgueil Castle before heading to theairport. Steep stairs led into the castle, a monumental part of Jersey’sdefensive history, poised on a rock above Gorey Harbour. Rain andwind had caught up with us and we were blown around thebattlements, but it all added to the atmospheric experience ofexploring the massive defences and peering out to a choppy sea. Thebest part of the castle experience was the Walter Raleigh exhibition –we had no idea he was such an accomplished person and Governor ofJersey, a true ‘Renaissance man’.

My, how our picture of Jersey changed after that long weekend.The flight, car and hotel arrangements were all neatly packaged,easy to book and great value for money. We packed in plenty, tickedall the family boxes, but still returned home feeling that we had onlyscratched the surface. It’s a bigger place than you think.


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JerSeY forkIDS (anDaDUlTS Too)The Baker family stayed at the BeausiteHotel on the south-east coast of Jersey.With its wide range of facilities (swimmingpool, spa, saunas, fitness room and beautiful gardens), it suits all ages.

Beausite Hotel, La Rue des Pres, GrouvilleBay, Grouville, Jersey JE3 9DJ.T 01534 857577www.southernhotels.com

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Many tour operators offer easy-to-book, attractivelypriced holidays and short breaks in Jersey inclusive oftravel (by air or sea) and accommodation – see the listingat the back of this publication or the ‘Book a Holiday’pages of our website. Between them, these operatorsoffer a dizzying variety of great-value packages. Many willeven tailor-make a break just for you.

For extra-special value see the website’s ‘Special Offers’.These can save you even more money, including free carhire, free half board, free insurance, reductions for childrenand ‘stay three nights for the price of two’.

Packages like the one the Bakers booked (two adults, one child, three nights’ half board, airfares and car hire) start at around £600. www.jersey.com/specialoffers

JerSeYDoeSn’T coST TheearThThe island offers greatvalue for money, it’squick and easy to get

to – and when you arrive, you won’t haveany nasty, pricey shocks, for you pay inpounds, not euros. It’s a small island, sogetting around and about is equally easyand inexpensive – and you’ll be surprisedby what you can do for free (we’veincluded a few ideas on these pages).

And you’ll be amazed by what you can getup to on an island measuring just ninemiles by five. Jersey is jam-packed withattractions and places to visit. What’smore, lots of places like large galleries andcraft shops – popular attractions in theirown right – don’t charge entrance fees.


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Two Top MoneY-SavInG TIpSGet yourself a Jersey Pass. This must-have gives you free

entry to many of our top attractions, including Durrell Wildlife,Mont Orgueil Castle and the Maritime Museum, plus otherbenefits. Passes are available for two, four or six consecutive

days. T 01534 448877, www.jerseypass.com

And an Island Explorer to go with it. The unlimited-travel Explorer is another bargain, your ticket to unlimited travel forone, three or five days on our go-everywhere bus network.

T 01534 877772, www.mybus.je

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Our number-oneattractions – thoseJersey beaches, cliffs,harbours, Green Lanesand woodlands – areabsolutely free. Hereare a few more thingsthat won’t cost you apenny:

Go to Jersey Goldsmiths and see its‘jewellery of the stars’ collections (thoughJames Dean’s cufflinks at £1,800 mightblow a hole in the family budget). Thenstroll around lovely Lion Park(www.jerseygoldsmiths.com).

Get to know the island on free guidedwalks during our Spring and AutumnWalking Weeks (www.jersey.com/walking).

Discover mysterious prehistoric sitesand chilling German war bunkersscattered across the island (seewww.prehistoricjersey.net,www.jerseytheritage.org and the Occupation Trail Map available free from Jersey Tourism).

Help celebrate the end of the GermanOccupation of Jersey on Liberation Day, 9 May, when St Helier puts on a greatshow of pageants and performances.

Reach for the skies at the JerseyInternational Air Display in September.It’s one of the world’s greatest free aerialspectacles (www.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk).

Visit the Harbour Gallery, St Aubin, for asuperb display of original art and sculpture(www.mnlg.com/art).

Take a look inside the Glass Church(otherwise known as St Matthew’sChurch), St Helier. No, it’s not famous forits stained glass. At this unusual place ofworship there’s an extensive use ofmoulded white glass, the perfectaccompaniment to art deco-stylearchitecture (www.glasschurch.org).

Lend a hand at Black Butter making.Learn all about this tasty island delicacyduring our Black Butter making weekend,25–27 October(www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je).

Get festive during La Fête dé Noué.Banish midwinter blues at Jersey’s fabulouspre-Christmas festival, 1–16 December,when island life shines brighter than everat parades and street performances,markets and musical events.

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It’s below the surface at ghostly tunnelsconstructed during World War Two. It’sabove ground almost everywhere – atcastles, museums and rural sites. We’retalking about our history and heritage. Theyaren’t dry, dusty subjects in Jersey. You’llrelive the Occupation at the island’sunmissable War Tunnels experience. On alighter note, mums, dads and the kids willlove exploring exciting Elizabeth Castle andsinging along to sea shanties at theMaritime Museum.

6,000 years ago. LaHougue Bie isJersey’s Stonehenge.One of Europe’sfinest passage gravesburrows into a hugeman-made mound,

topped by a medieval chapel. Stoop downand enter the long, gloomy tunnel which hasbeen cleverly aligned to allow the sun’s raysto penetrate the inner chamber at spring andautumn equinoxes.

The island is dotted with many otherprehistoric graves and tombs that you canvisit at all reasonable times. For details go to:www.jerseyheritage.orgwww.prehistoricjersey.net

13th century.That’s when theystarted buildingMont Orgueil Castle,a Jersey icon. Itspresence isoverpowering,

completely dominating the harbourside atGorey as it climbs up the sea cliff in a seriesof giant fortified terraces. Within, animaginative – and sometimes ghoulish –series of displays and exhibitions evoke thecastle’s past.

Samarès Manor alsodates from Normantimes, but like manyhistoric housesevolved over thecenturies. Take aguided tour, visit the

ancient dovecote and Rural Life and CarriageMuseum, or wander around its beautifulgrounds and gardens.

14th century. Go to themysterious ruins of Grosnez Castleand ponder its fate.Pack a camera, forGrosnez – on a

windy headland overlooking Guernsey –is worth visiting for its breathtakinglocation alone.

15th century.Buildings have been recorded atHamptonne since1445. It’s acomplete ruralcommunity in

miniature – a cluster of farm dwellings,barns and workshops that recreate avanished way of life from Jersey’s bygone times. www.jerseyheritage.org

hISTorIc hIGhlIGhTS• Watching Master Gunner ‘Gilly’ Gilman

instructing – and intimidating – his poor recruits at re-enactments in ElizabethCastle. You’ll be glad you never enlisted.

• Sharing the emotions of islanders and listening to talesof heroism and collaboration – the two sides of the coin – at the haunting War Tunnels.

• Plotting your voyage around the world at the Maritime Museum.

• Looking at the amazing detail – and countless hours of hard work – that went into the Occupation Tapestry.

• Exploring the dark heart of La Hougue Bie prehistoric site.

• And, of course, standing at the very top of Mont Orgueil Castle – preferably in a stiff breeze – and wondering how a would-be attacker could ever scale such heights.Timeline


Late 16th century.That’s just the firstchapter in ElizabethCastle’s long story.Begun in 1590, thishuge offshorefortress – only when

you get there do you realise it’s that big –spans island history from Sir Walter Raleighto the German Occupation. At high tide, theshort boat trip from St Helier is great fun(when the tide is out you can walk).

18th century. Le Moulin deQuétivel is the onlyworking mill left in St Peter’s Valley thatstill grinds its ownflour. Buy some at

the mill shop, then see the exhibition andshort film.

1939–45. Jersey’scompelling WorldWar Two historycrops up everywhere,in coastalfortifications andmuseums, but most

forcefully at the War Tunnels. This must-visit site is an atmospheric undergroundworld that evokes the German Occupationand all it entailed – the human as well as themilitary story, the everyday struggles ofisland folk as well as Hitler’s grandiose follyin creating a ‘fortress island’.

The Channel Islands Military Museum is alsohoused in a former fortified German bunker.It’s Jersey’s only display of all-authenticGerman World War Two militaria plus civilianOccupation items.

The Channel Islands Occupation Society is avolunteer organisation dedicated to keepingkey sites from Jersey’s Occupation open tothe public throughout the warmer months. www.ciosjersey.org.uk

faMIlY aTTracTIonSWe have heaps of these too, ranging from

the world-famous Durrell Wildlife toadventure parks and activity centres.

Please see the Jerseyfile on pages 40–41 for details.

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Battle of Flowers Museum, St OuenOpen Easter–mid-October.

T 01534 482408

The Channel Islands Military Museum, St Ouen

Open early April–October.T 01534 723136 or 07797 732072email: [email protected]

Elizabeth Castle, St HelierOpen daily April–November.

Tel 01534 723971www.jerseyheritage.org

Grosnez Castle, St OuenAccessible at all reasonable times.

Hamptonne, St LawrenceOpen June–SeptemberT 01534 633374

www.jerseyheritage.org

La Hougue Bie, GrouvilleOpen daily April–November.

T 01534 633373www.jerseyheritage.org

Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, St Helier

Open April–December.T 01534 633300


Jersey War Tunnels, St LawrenceOpen March–November.

T 01534 860808www.jerseywartunnels.com

Maritime Museum and OccupationTapestry, St Helier

Open April–November. T 01534 811043


Mont Orgueil Castle, GoreyOpen January–November.

T 01534 633375www.jerseyheritage.org

Le Moulin de Quétivel, St PeterOpen Saturdays May–September.

T 01534 483193www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je

Pallot Steam, Motor and GeneralMuseum, Trinity

Open daily (except Sundays) April–October.

T 01534 865307www.pallotmuseum.co.uk

Samarès Manor, St ClementOpen April–October.T 01534 870551

www.samaresmanor.com

Museums tooThe island’shistory, traditionsand culture cometogether underone roof at JerseyMuseum and ArtGallery. Exhibitsrange from that

priceless pure gold 3,000-year-old St HelierTorque to an atmospheric Victorianmerchant’s house. Artzone is an interactivespace for younger visitors.

Jersey’s seafaring past comes to life in ahugely entertaining Maritime Museum. Listen to sea shanties, sail a boat, walk thedecks, shiver your timbers. It also contains the Occupation Tapestry, a monumental –and moving – work of art based on WorldWar Two island life.

The Pallot Steam, Motor and GeneralMuseum is a fascinating private collectionof steam engines and other machinery, witha display on Jersey Railways, steam anddiesel train rides. And if you aren’t in Jerseyduring the famous Battle of Flowers thencall into the museum of the same name andsee what you’ve missed.

TracInG The paSTSociété Jersiaise promotes andencourages the study of the history,archaeology, natural history, language andmany other subjects of interest in Jersey(T 01534 758314, www.societe-jersiaise.org). The Channel Islands FamilyHistory Society is dedicated to studyingand tracing the family histories of ChannelIslanders (T 01534 743830,www.jerseyfamilyhistory.org).

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I’m sitting on Plémont beach with sandin my shoes and sea salt in my hairreflecting on an incredible day. I’ve

been in Jersey for just over 24 hours and I’mstill trying to figure out how the place works.You know, who’s local, what brought themhere and how they find life on the island?And I’m not just talking about the humaninhabitants. The most interesting residentsare those I really came to see, the ones foundat Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

I’ve just had the privilege of a behind-the-scenes tour of this Jersey jewel. For over 50years, endangered creatures from around theglobe have travelled here to play their role inpreserving their species’ survival.Conservationist and author Gerald Durrellwas definitely ahead of the game when hefounded his ‘zoo’ here on Jersey. His vision ofbreeding animals in captivity to protectwildlife populations was a brave and startlingdeviation from normal zoo conventions ofthe time. With big changes in public attitudesto animals in captivity over the last 25 years,successful zoos have had to change theirfocus to fall in line with Gerald’s vision andpioneering thinking. Good zoos are now atthe centre of wildlife conservation andDurrell continues to lead the way.

As I entered the impressive new VisitorCentre I was met by Tim, the Deputy Headof Conservation Training (they all havelong and detailed titles here), my guide forthe day. Despite its worldwide reputation,Durrell itself is quite modestly sized, easy

to navigate and gentle in atmosphere witha real jungle feel in parts thanks to theoversized plants that thrive in Jersey’sforgiving climate. Tim, a native Jersey lad,filled me in on Durrell’s developments andongoing projects both here and overseasas we strolled along the boardwalks tomeet Dom, Deputy Head of Mammals,who was just about to feed the silverymarmosets and black lion tamarins.

Durrell has a great reputation for lookingafter these nervous little primates. Like allthe animals here, the keepers try toprovide them with as natural a home aspossible. Reducing their stress keeps themmuch healthier and happier. Astoundingly,the best way in this particular case is totake down all the fences. These littlemonkeys have free range of the park.Sounds like madness, but the animals’ ownterritorial nature keeps them fromwandering too far.

‘It must have been a huge leap of faith totry this for the first time,’ I put to Dom,standing under massive mature trees withthe squirrel-like monkeys whizzing aboutabove me. Dom has the quiet confidentmanner of someone who knows his stuff.‘It’s not without its issues,’ he replied.Occasional trips outside the grounds arenot unheard of but research shows thebenefits to the animals massively outweighany risks. It has a magical effect on thevisitors as well, but as Dom explained, ‘It’sall about the animals.’

Durrell Wildlife Park sets theagenda for its conservationwork and the way it looks afterits animals. It’s one place inJersey that everyone wants tosee. But what goes on awayfrom the public gaze behind the scenes? We sent vet and TV wildlife presenter Steve Leonard to find out

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Dom’s other big passion is sustainability. Thepark educates people by doing as well assaying. The on-site organic garden thatrecycles the animals’ manure as fertilizer andprovides a large proportion of their feed is acracking example of Durrell’s commitmentto the cause. The animal enclosures are nowbeing constructed with these principles inmind. With volunteer labour and an ideainspired by the TV programme GrandDesigns Durrell has a low-impact fruit bathouse beautifully constructed using recycledproducts such as car tyres filled with dirtand glass bottles for windows. While ticklingthe furry belly of a huge upside-downLivingstone bat as it munched its waythrough some banana, Dom explained thateven the interior vegetation was donated bylocals from their house plant collections.

As we continued our tour, I came tounderstand that Durrell, like all attractions,relies on visitors to pay the bills. Providing ‘agood day out’ is the last remaining zootradition and one worth hanging on to. But ahuge amount of work goes on here out ofsight of the average visitor. I was doublylucky. I was also seeing things from theother side of the fence, something I won’tforget in a hurry.

The role of keeper conjures up images oflarge wheelbarrows of steaming poop but inreality the job is far more involved than youcould imagine. Staff at Durrell work theirreal magic behind the scenes, taking someof the world’s most endangered creaturesand building up their numbers to releasethem back into the wild or keep as aninsurance population in case their naturalhome disappears.

Dr Gerardo Garcia, the Head of Herpetology,introduced me to the mountain chicken (in

fact, it’s a frog who lives on a mountain andtastes of chicken!) from the small island ofMontserrat. It’s threatened by the usualhabitat loss (especially after the hugevolcanic eruption in 1995), but also by anexotic amphibian-killing fungus and alas, thecurse of being tasty. This species had neverbefore been bred in captivity and it was onlythrough careful study and experimentationthat the staff created the right conditionsfor the frogs to rear their youngsuccessfully. Working out what they eat wasfar less of a challenge: it’s anything that’sslightly smaller than they are, and sincethese fat frogs grow to a massive one kilo inweight that means tarantulas, crickets,snakes, insects – you name it, they’ll try it.

Gerardo handed me one to get a closer lookat. They are lightening quick around theirpen but Dr Gerardo is quicker. In the handyou really get a chance to appreciate justhow meaty these critters are – even largeenough to have radio trackers surgicallyimplanted in their abdomens since they aredestined to return to Montserrat to bereleased back into the wild, and theresearchers want to keep an eye on them tosee if they come to any harm.

Okay, surgery on frogs? I wanted to knowmore. How do you even anaesthetise them?Well, as you’d imagine, Durrell has its ownveterinary facility with two full-time vetsand nursing team. Mel, one of the nurses,talked me through the frog surgeries andmany of the other challenges the teamfaces. I deal with a very limited number ofspecies on a daily basis: cats, dogs, rabbitsand the odd small furry animal, but the guyshere can see just about anything. Theveterinary team has successfully performedcaesarean sections on a black lion tamarin andeven a tiny eel-like amphibian. Awesome stuff.

Not all of Durrell’s residents are destinedto go back into the wild. Permanentresidents like the gorillas and orang-utansserve as poignant reminders that the wild isnot what it used to be. I’ve seen thedevastation to the forests and jungles inBorneo and Africa where their relatives live.Here you get to see these amazingcreatures up close and read the almosthuman expressions on their faces.

The young orang-utans were, typically, fullof play and mischief and a real crowd-puller,with laughs and giggles from the viewingpublic. It was quieter at the gorillas. Theyhave such an intimidating stature andpresence you can’t help but speak in hushedtones. Badongo, the new silverback, is trulyenormous and unbelievably strong. I wouldhave loved to watch him for hours but mylast port of call was a welcome sit downover a nice cup of tea with Durrell’sHonorary Director and Gerald’s widow, DrLee Durrell. Her flat within the park is full ofeclectic objects and books collected by herand Gerald over their lifetimes. It’s a realtreasure trove and reflects their passionswell. We compared tales of trips deep intothe world’s wild places, rounding off abrilliant day.

With a glorious summer evening’s sun stillhigh above the horizon, I decide to hit thatbeach on Jersey’s north coast to reflect onmy day at Durrell. In truth there are stillmany things I want to see from the otherside, the lemurs, the maned wolves andotters to name but a few. There’s alwaystomorrow…

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world including a pair of young two-foot-long Komodo dragons, only tooeager to climb all over Danny. He getsa taste of his own medicine as thoseon the outside gaze, guffaw and enjoythe free entertainment, delighting inthe opportunity to paparazzi him with

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It’s not difficult to keep the kids (and parents) entertainedin Jersey. Quite apart from all those beaches, sandcastles,rock pools and ice cream opportunities, the island has asuitcase full of tricks and treats to keep children happy –whatever the weather.

STeve’SaCCOMMODaTIONSteve Leonard stayed at the HampshireHotel, conveniently located for exploring the entire island.Hampshire Hotel, 53 Val Plaisant, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4TBT 01534 724115www.hampshirehotel.je

Jersey PassThe inclusive, money-saving Jersey Pass gives you admission to manyattractions and places to visit. Fordetails see page 59. Or go to:www.jerseypass.com


aNIMalS aND aDveNTure ParkSIt’s our most famous attraction. But eventhat description doesn’t begin to do justiceto Durrell Wildlife. Jersey is the base ofthis international organisation dedicated toconserving endangered species worldwide.See how they go about things at Durrell’sbeautiful 32-acre/13ha grounds, home toover 1,400 mammals, birds, reptiles andamphibians, including gorillas, orang-utansand manic meerkats.

Get lost – in the best possible way – ataMaizin! Maze and Adventure Park. Afteryou’ve found your way out of the mazeenjoy the rides, games and farm animals.Adventure and family fun are also thethemes at Jersey’s Living Legend Village,a large complex with multi-media theatre,golf, go-karting, crafts, play areas andoutdoor entertainment.

aIr, laND aND WaTerHow high do you want to go? There’sthrilling aerial trekking and acrobatics onhigh ropes, zip wires and giant swings atCreepy Valley Adventure Centre. For allkinds of water games head for the pools,slides and flumes at Aqua Splash. And forsports facilities there’s Fort Regent andLes Quennevais Sports Centre (the lattercomplete with indoor pool). Family activitiesat Les Mielles Activity Centre includemini-golf, laser clay pigeon shooting andSegway Rally course. Jersey Bowl’s 18-lane bowling centre (plus video games andoutdoor play area) is another popular family attraction.

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aMaizin! Maze and Adventure Park, St Peter

T 01534 482116Open April–mid-September.

www.jerseyleisure.com

Aqua Splash, Waterfront Centre, St Helier

Open all year. T 01534 734524www.aquasplash.je

Creepy Valley Adventure Centre, Les Ormes Golf and Leisure Village,

St BreladeOpen all year.

T 01534 638888www.creepyvalley.je

Durrell Wildlife, TrinityOpen all year.

T 01534 860000www.durrell.org

Fort Regent, St HelierOpen all year.

T 01534 449600www.gov.je/esc

Jersey Bowl, St PeterOpen all year.

T 01534 490444www.jerseybowl.com

Jersey’s Living Legend Village, St Peter

Open March–November.T 01534 485496

www.jerseyslivinglegend.co.je

Les Mielles Activity Centre, St Ouen’s BayOpen all year.

T 01534 482787www.lesmielles.com

Les Quennevais Sports Centre, St Brelade

Open all year.T 01534 449880www.gov.je/esc

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September presents something of a cultural treat in Jersey.Following hot on the heels of the Jersey Live music festivalcomes the Branchage International Film Festival. It’s as hip

as Hoxton, yet named after an old Jersey tradition known grandly asthe ‘Visite du Branchage’, a twice-yearly haircut of the hedges inevery parish on the island to ensure that foliage doesn’t spill outonto the public highway. If your hedge is judged as being toounkempt you’re in big trouble. Serious stuff.

Using a typically quirky Jersey custom as the name for a film festivalconveys exactly what Branchage is all about – an unconventional andutterly unique event that attracts films and film-makers, actors andproducers, artists, musicians and dancers from all over the world. Butit doesn’t just celebrate film. Branchage also embraces that Jerseyquirkiness, the island’s natural beauty and its compelling culturalhistory. The ethos of the festival is all about presenting a programme

Branchage is an ancient hedge-cutting tradition in

Jersey. It’s also the name of anew film festival that’s sharp

and savvy. Here’s a review fromarts writer Lucy Sanderson

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that combines the best in cutting-edge cinema with a real sense offun and vibrancy and, importantly, community involvement.

One of the best descriptions of Branchage, from an onlinemagazine, says it’s ‘a creative, perhaps naughty, little sister to thehigh-brow, critic-filled festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Torontoand London; a festival that runs wild across its island home andstays out way past its curfew.’

Branchage certainly brings with it a promise of a weekend brimmingwith inventiveness and eye-opening experiences. It gatherstogether all kinds of cinematic offerings, live scores and sound-and-light installations. But what really sets Branchage apart is theway it is staged. The festival makes full use of Jersey’sextraordinary locations and buildings, old and new. From a horseboxto an old chapel, rough-and-ready army barracks to the glittering

Opera House, Branchage brings cinema and music to some of themost unlikely places (more conventionally, it also uses the island’sonly multiplex cinema, Cineworld). Secret venues, chosen with aspecific ambience, also appear in the programme, all part ofBranchage’s manifesto to create an entire sensory indulgence.

To give you a flavour of what it’s all about, here’s whathappened in 2011. My first stop was the opening evening’s galascreening of Senna, the film documentary charting the life ofFormula One champion Ayrton Senna, shown on a huge screenwithin the opulent Opera House. Earlier that day, I bumped intoManesh Pandey, the writer of the film; he was having lunch with afriend of mine who was escorting him on his trip to Jersey. That’stypical Branchage for you: it’s all hands on deck as friends of thefestival become volunteers, looking after visitors and generating atrue community spirit, a Branchage hallmark.

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Branchage is asmuch about Jerseyas it is aboutcinema and film. At its heart is thestunningSpiegeltent, whichtakes its inspiration(and name) fromlavishly decorated19th-century‘mirror tents’intended as thedomain of nightowls and dreamchasers – the idealhub, I’d say, forBranchage’s mix of

entertainment and frivolity. Located at the Weighbridge onthe front at St Helier, the Spiegeltent plays host to allmanner of celebrations, events and parties over the festivalweekend. Following the screening of Senna I went along fora glass of bubbly with festival organiser Xanthe Hamilton,rubbing shoulders with a bohemian cast of actors,producers and dancers.

Too much Thursday night champagne and a cold, blusteryFriday morning conspired to make me miss the soundinstallation staged at Elizabeth Castle, the huge fortress in the middle of St Aubin’s Bay, but I heard the mostenthusiastic reports from friends who did. On Fridayafternoon I checked out the short film offerings beingscreened at the headquarters of Société Jersiaise, thesociety that supports Jersey’s history, traditional languageand heritage. This was one of the free Branchagescreenings that ran throughout the day and night, invitingpeople to walk in off the street and take a look.

Branchage can be pretty intense, as my frantic Fridaydemonstrates. After watching a documentary at theJersey Art Centre it was off to Ebenezer Church in theParish of Trinity where I saw an unusual animation, ThisSide of the Moon. The live score performed alongside thescreening was a real treat to the ears, bringing the storyto life through the sound of a ‘psychedelic harp’ in aperfectly chosen venue whose soaring acousticsenhanced every note.

Saturday found me back in the Spiegeltent for anafternoon of comedy. A fine line-up of comedians hadthe tent in fits for Whose Hedge is it Anyway? NationalLottery draw presenter Jeff Leach hosted a saucy andhilarious interactive stand-up show with the audienceplaying as big a part as the comedians themselves. I satat the back, avoiding eye contact!

Saturday night’s party was next on my agenda, and whata party it was… Parties are an integral part of Branchage.Every year the Saturday night La Bordee D’Branchageevent, held in the Spiegeltent (of course), gets bigger,better, louder and madder. D’Branchage party-goers weredressed up in a riot of costumes, as is the Branchage way.Entertainment came from dancers and acrobats hangingfrom the ceiling, Cirque du Soleil-style. Mix this all up withMorris and Maypole dancing (in September), an eight-strong colonial marching band and lots of champagne, andyou have Saturday night at Branchage, possibly the bestparty night of the year in Jersey.

Branchage is not a film festival for red carpet celebrityhawks. It’s the least commercial film festival on thecircuit, and that’s part of its charm. Hailed as the bestindependent film festival in the UK, it has something foreveryone, party-goers and serious cinephiles alike. Don’texpect to get much sleep.

‘Branchage is as much about Jersey as it is about cinema and film’

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gOOD vIBeSJersey has an eye-openingrange of theatres, clubsand venues where you canenjoy everything from livemusic to opera, comedy todrama, indie to symphony.

Studio timeThe island is alive with artists. Some

work with paint, others with pots. Othersprefer precious metals or driftwood picked

up from the beach. All are inspired by Jersey’s island life and surroundings. You’ll

find galleries, potteries and studioseverywhere. For a sample see the

‘Shops and Spas’ Jerseyfile.

Fort Regent, St HelierJersey’s largest leisure and

entertainment venue, with a greatprogramme of events and shows. Also has many sporting facilities.

T 01534 449600 www.gov.je/esc

Jersey Arts Centre, St HelierTwo theatres, an art gallery and café.

T 01534 700400www.artscentre.je

Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, St Helier

The extensive gallery space here isdevoted to a mix of permanent andchanging exhibitions featuring world-

class artists.T 01534 633300


Jersey Opera House, St HelierBeautifully restored Edwardian

theatre, the premier performancevenue in the Channel Islands with awide range of productions and

entertainment.T 01534 511115

www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

St James, St HelierA highly flexible and atmosphericchurch conversion used for manycommunity events, performances,

exhibitions and workshops.T 01534 700400www.artscentre.je

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1 MarCH–12 aPrIlSpring SpecialsNew season cuisine atextraordinary value. Over halfof the island’s restaurantsparticipate with special set-priced menus, showing off thebest of their culinary skills.

5–12 MarCHJersey Textile Showcase Contemporary, innovative,exciting and traditional textileart from the UK, France andChannel Islands, withworkshops and exhibitions inand around St Aubin.

13 MarCH–1 aPrIlSpring Flower ShowDisplays, demonstrations andcompetitions at the RoyalJersey Agricultural andHorticultural Society’sspringtime show.

5–7 aPrIl Jersey Boat Show Just four years old but alreadyfirmly established as a majorevent on the British boatingcalendar, attracting thousandsof visitors to the maritime heartof St Helier. Gets the boatingseason off to a great start, withpower and sail side by side, plusfood, drink and entertainment.www.jerseyboatshow.com

9 MaY Liberation DayJoin islanders to celebrate theliberation from OccupyingForces during World War Two.Events include heritage trails,access to war bunkers and acommemorative service.www.jersey.com/events

9–13 MaYFourth LiberationInternational Music FestivalTen internationally acclaimedartists including BRIT awardwinners and Strictly ComeDancing stars plus over 250local artists performatmospheric music in stunningsettings celebrating theLiberation of Jersey in 1945.www.liberationjersey.com

12–19 MaY Spring Walking WeekDiscover Jersey’s naturalbeauty and heritage on a seriesof free guided walks designedfor all ages and levels ofexperience.www.jersey.com/walking

19–27 MaY Jersey Food FestivalA week-long celebration of thevery best from Jersey’s foodproducers, chefs, artisans andrestaurateurs. Includes alfrescofoodie events and trails, fishingand farm tours.

9–10 JuNe Spring Fair Jersey’s traditional countryfayre combines with the JerseyRose and Flower Show andIsland Spring Cattle Show toprovide lots of entertainmentfor all the family. Activitiesinclude cattle and craft shows,ring events, food tasting,traditional country games, floraldisplays, demonstrations andcompetitions.

16 JuNe Bonne Nuit Harbour FestivalSet in a beautiful north coastbay, with stalls and activities forall ages, food served all day andlive music till late.

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17–24 JuNeJune in Bloom FloralFestivalJersey at its floral best with aweek full of open gardens,demonstrations, flowershows and nature walks.

23 JuNeItex Around the Island Walk48-mile annual charity walkthat attracts local andvisiting walkers. Expect tocomplete the course inanything between 11 to 21hours.www.itexwalk.je

25–26 JuNe Jersey Rose and FlowerShowA weekend of floral delight inthe lovely grounds ofSamarès Manor, withcompetitions, displays andentertainment courtesy ofthe Jersey Rosarians.

5 auguST Airtel-Vodaphone JerseySeaside FestivalA day of traditional seasidefun at Havre des Pas, StHelier. The seafront andoutdoor swimming pool willbe jam packed with beachgames, alfresco dining andentertainment.

9 auguST Battle of Flowers Grand Day ParadeOne of the most spectacularcarnivals in Europe and ahighlight of our summerscene. A colourfulatmosphere is guaranteed,with flower-festooned floats,musicians, dancers andentertainers.www.battleofflowers.com

10 auguST Battle of FlowersMoonlight ParadeAn atmospheric eveningparade of the flower-covered floats illuminated bythousands of lights. Amagical experience andfitting finale to the Battle ofFlowers floral extravaganza.www.battleofflowers.com

18 auguST Gorey FêteFun for all the family,including beach events,games, stalls, fairgroundrides, alfresco eating and thefamous yard of ale andspaghetti eatingcompetitions, all set inpicturesque Gorey Harbour.

24–26 auguSTBrewin Dolphin BritishHobie Cat NationalChampionshipsFor the first time, Jerseystages these OpenChampionships, hosted bythe Royal Channel IslandsYacht Club with racing inbeautiful St Aubin’s Bay.Attracting crews from theUK, Europe and ChannelIslands, it is fitting that thisprestigious event marks theClub’s 150th anniversary.www.rciycjersey.com

30 auguST–6 SePTeMBer(exact date weather/tidedependent)‘Exercise Jersey Eagle’ –Holidays for Heroes JerseySpecial swimming relay racearound the island (see page10/11 for details).www.hols4hjersey.org.je

SePTeMBer(date to be confirmed)Branchage InternationalFilm Festival An inventive boutique filmfestival that has become abig hit internationally withfilmmakers and fans.Features an exciting anddiverse programme of films,dazzling special events, talks,exhibitions, comedy, livemusic, parties and workshops– all at weirdly wonderfulisland venues.www.branchagefestival.com

1–2 SePTeMBer Jersey Live The coolest boutique musicfestival and biggest littleindie rock festival in Europe,with a line-up of top bands –previous festival favouritesinclude Madness, TheStreets, Basement Jaxx, TheProdigy, Paul Weller, SnowPatrol and The Kooks. Set inthe countryside with greatcrowds and atmosphere.www.jerseylive.org.uk

2–4 SePTeMBer Brewin Dolphin 14th JerseyRegattaThe showpiece event inJersey’s sailing calendarattracting competitors fromthe Channel Islands, UK andFrance. Three days of fun andcompetitive racing, plus alively shore-side programmebased at St Helier Yacht Cluband the Royal Channel IslandsYacht Club.www.jerseyregatta.com

8–16 SePTeMBerHidden TreasuresDiscover artefacts, dolmens,castles, National Trust housesand the very best of Jersey’sheritage in a week-longevent dedicated to exploringthe island’s history andhidden treasures.

13 SePTeMBer International Air DisplayThe skies above Jersey comealive to the sights and soundsof one of Europe’s largestfree air displays.www.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk

15–22 SePTeMBerAutumn Walking WeekEnjoy Jersey’s warmautumnal colours on a freeprogramme of countryside,coastal and heritage walkswith experienced guides.Highlights include the‘Around Island Walk’.www.jersey.com/walking

1 OCTOBer–12 NOveMBer TennerfestGood food and great value. Apopular annual event acrossJersey and Guernsey, withover 180 restaurants,bistros, hotels and cafésserving tasty all-inclusiveTennerfest menus at fixedprices – lunch or dinner fromjust £10, with £12.50, £15and £17.50 options. www.tennerfest.com

6–7 OCTOBer Autumn Fruit, Flower andVegetable ShowShades of autumn with theRoyal Jersey HorticulturalSociety. There’s also apoultry and small animalsdisplay and the IslandAutumn Cattle Show.

12–13 OCTOBerJersey RallyTop motorsport competitionon the tight, twisty lanes ofJersey.www.jerseyrally.com

20–21 OCTOBer La Faîs'sie d’Cidre (Cider Festival) Autumn is apple time – alively annual festival held atHamptonne country lifehouse celebrating the island’sheritage of apple cultivationand cidermaking. Includes theSound and Cider eveningevent with live music on 20October. www.jerseyheritage.org

25–27 OCTOBerBlack Butter MakingJoin the National Trust forJersey as they make thisdelicious local delicacy fromthe island’s apple harvest.Peel the apples, stir the potand learn all about thistraditional, tasty treat.www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je

1–16 DeCeMBerLa Fête de NouéJersey’s fabulous Christmasfestival. The island is lit upwith an enchantingprogramme of festiveactivities, including streetentertainment and parades inSt Helier, late-night shoppingunder a canopy of brilliantwhite lights, traditional foodand gift markets, carolconcerts, guided walks… andmuch more.

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I'm also a passionate fisherman. Fishing is verysimilar to painting. They are both solo experiences

that will never come to an end. If I'm having a bad day, I can jump in my boat and within

half an hour be two miles out at sea. That's such a great release.

I create paintings, sculptures and prints that are about my situation, the sense of being here in Jersey

and the way that the light and weather affect what I'm looking at.

4takeThe island is very supportive of its local artists, not just music but the arts in general. It's a very vibey littleplace. I often think I wouldn'tnecessarily have been creative if Ihadn't grown up in Jersey.

What’s it like to live in Jersey? and how does the islandinfluence who you are and what you do? We’ve appointedfour unofficial island ‘ambassadors’ to tell you all about

it. Meet the locals in our Tv ad, which we’re showinguntil the end of april. Or go to www.jersey.com for

videos of the four – singer/songwriter Nerina Pallot,artist Nicholas romeril, tour guide arthur lamy andoyster farmer Chris le Masurier. Here’s a flavour of

what they have to say

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It's an incredibly beautiful place, and

if you're a fan of nature it's hard not to

feel part of it. Being an islander gives

you a very different perspective o

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world - you're defined by the fact that

you are stuck in the middle of the sea.

I suppose we're quite self-contained and self-sufficient. If the world wasthreatened I'd want to get back to the Rock as quickly as possible. I feel we'd

sort of survive it and stick it out.

I always like to talk about where I come from becauseit's important that people know the island is not justabout Bergerac and potatoes. Jersey is like a Ravel

piano concerto. She's a woman. She's a little bit French,she's very beautiful and lyrical and classy.


I'm drawn to the west and north coasts

in particular because there's so much

drama there, with high cliffs and the

long stretch of St Ouen's Bay. Some of

my paintings are about how the sea

moves, or what waves look like when

they hit a rock.

There's an optimism and warmth inmy paintings, which are about a love ofthe island as well as a love of life.Every painting I do somehow celebrateswhat it is like to live in Jersey and bean artist in the 21st century.

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The sea to me is always a challenge, it'swhat drives me. If I go to London, within aday I'm getting twitchy. I don't really likebig cities. France is only 15 miles away so

quite often I jump on the boat and go for teain France or stay for the weekend.

For such a small island Jersey is a broad canvas. Youcan't go to one place and say,`This is Jersey'. For me, keyfeatures include fabulous beaches, a great mix of people,

an interesting culture and rich history. You can fit a terrific amount into a day.

I've always been around the beach and

on the water. My lifestyle is very much

centred on the east coast of Jersey and

the sea. It's where I have most of my

shellfish beds of oysters and mussels.

I'd much sooner be outside than indoors. The beach was my playground. Because

of the island's diversity it's hard to choose afavourite walk. One that I like a lot in the

northern Parish of Trinity combines oursmall, quiet `Green Lanes' with field tracksand cliff walking, three of the best things

about Jersey.

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When I'm working on the beach it's completelypeaceful, a partnership with nature. Nature downhere is different. Sometimes we can be looking a

hundred yards out to sea as the tide is coming up andsee shoals of dolphins swim past, or brent geese flying

in formation above us.

I love cycling as well as walking. Quiteoften I cycle home along Grand Vaux, abeautiful wooded vale where we have areservoir, at a time of day when theswallows will be feeding. I stop and watchthem performing fantastic aerobatics overthe water. It's a bit like photography isn'tit? There's that moment in time, space andplace that you daren't miss.

Jersey is a sunny place, a big solar panel facing south.The island comes into bloom in the summer. There's

wildlife everywhere. But I've found that every season on theisland has something to give you if you keep your eyes open.

I eat oysters every day. If you're a bitwary of eating raw oysters for the firsttime try them either grilled or barbequethem with a bit of garlic butter orcheese on top. It's very easy to do.


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1 Liberation Square.Monument to Freedomcaptures the emotionalmoment on 9th May 1945when the flag was flown fromthe balcony of the nearbyPomme d’Or Hotel, markingthe island’s Liberation fromGerman Occupation.

2 Jersey Museum and Art Gallery. This priceless3,000-year-old gold torque,probably worn around thewaist of an island chieftain,is one of the museum’smany treasures.

3 Pier Road. Bread Strike byJersey’s leading contemporaryportrait artist Jason Butler is afascinating mural that drawsmany of the island’s historicalevents into one story.

4 The Lamplighter. Stopoff for a pint in a traditionalJersey pub that serves agood selection of real ales.Its highly decorative façadefeatures a striking Britanniafigure and colourful garlandof fruit and vegetables.

5 Town Church. Dedicatedto the 6th-century hermitHellerius, the church playedmore than a religious role inthe early life of St Helier.Elections were held here andlocals locked themselves in during times of crisis.

6 Royal Square. Under thenoses of occupying Germanforces in 1945, stonemasonJM Le Guyader surreptitiouslyinserted a ‘V for Victory’ intothe paving of the RoyalSquare while carrying outrepairs.

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14 Market Fountain. Thisornate Victorian fountain,the market’s centrepiece, isone of St Helier’s best-lovedfeatures.

15 De Gruchy’s Arcade. A mid-19th-century touristguide to Jersey claimed that‘none reflects so much crediton the town as the handsomeshop of Mr Abraham deGruchy (which) compares tothe best in London’. It’s still agreat place to shop.

10 Howard Davis Park.One of St Helier’s manygreen spaces. This sculptureof George V and the parksurrounding it were donatedby the King’s friend TB Davisin memory of his only son,Howard, who was killed in World War One.

11 West’s Centre. Meetsome of Jersey’s best-known residents at the siteof the former Cattle Marketin Beresford Street.

7 States Chamber. The seat of Jersey’sGovernment, the StatesAssembly debates its ownlaws and regulations (otherthan defence and foreignaffairs which are handled bythe UK Government).

8 Beau Regard, RegentRoad. This magnificentgateway is all that remainsof the handsome Georgianhouse of Beau Regard. ItsLatin inscription reads: ‘Thiscorner of the world beyondall others smiles upon me.’

12 Fish Market (orBeresford Market). Call into ogle dazzling displays oflobsters, oysters, scallops,crabs and fish, all fresh fromthe boat.

13 Central Market. Theentire covered market isprotected by intricate gatesand archways. Look out forthose embellished withgrapes, goats, peacocks andhorns of plenty.

17 Jersey Opera House.Jersey’s very own LillieLangtry cut short herholidays to have the honourof being the first performerat the opening of the OperaHouse on 9th July 1900.

18 Jardins de la Mer. Theentwined dolphins andhumans of Philip Jackson’sSwimmers II soar playfullyout of the fountain mazewhich helps to keep visitorscool on hot summerafternoons.

19 Freedom Tree. Inaddition to this symbolic oakat the Waterfront, 60 oaktrees were planted aroundthe island to mark Jersey’s60th Liberation anniversaryin 2005.

20 Jersey Tourism. TheVisitor Centre is an essentialdrop-in for first-timevisitors and seasonedtravellers alike. It’s packedfull of local knowledge,maps, guides, books andsouvenirs.

21 Liberty Wharf. Builtwithin original granitewarehouses, this newshopping mall is St Helier’slatest place to browse and buy.

22 Maritime Museum.Finish off on a high at thisamazing interactive museum.It’s full of salty tales from thepast and is also home to theinspirational OccupationTapestry.

9 Le Cronier Monument,Green Street Cemetery.This 25ft-high granitemonument remembersHonorary Policeman GeorgesLe Cronier who, in 1846,died from knife woundswhile making an arrest at a ‘house of ill repute’.

16 Charing Cross Crapaud.The warty nickname forJersey people is ‘crapaud’(toad). Blame it on risingwaters after the last Ice Age.The common toad is foundhere but not in the otherChannel Islands, since Jerseywas the last to be cut off.

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Spring, summer, autumn,winter… the seasons maychange in Jersey, but ourbuzzy, busy island scenenever takes time out. Add a discerning localpopulation that demandsplenty of choice toJersey’s many visitors and you have a thrivingmarket for qualityshopping – and it’s muchbigger than the size of theisland might suggest. It’sthe same when it comesto spas. What’s on offer isworld class – if you don’tbelieve us, take a look atthese next few pages.

TOP SHOPSShopping doesn’t immediately

spring to mind when you mentionJersey in the same breath as, say,London, Paris or Milan. But you’ll

be surprised what this little island serves up when it comes

to retail therapy.

SaINTS alIveSt Helier, the island’s busy capital, is yourfirst shopping surprise. It’s attractively laidout and very visitor friendly, with everythingfocused along a central pedestrianisedstreet. You’ll find all the big-name storeshere plus – and this is where St Helier reallycomes into its own – a bazaar of smallerspeciality and independent shops, run bypeople with a passion for what they do.

St Helier is home to four island institutions.Don’t miss the fashion and furnishing storeDe Gruchy – it has been here since 1825and is synonymous with shopping in Jersey.Close by is Voisins department store, afamily-owned independent retailer with awide range of high-quality products. Justoff the main thoroughfare there’s the characterful Central Market, packed with

stalls selling everything from antiques toflowers, fresh vegetables to jewellery. It’s aVictorian gem, with a grand glass roof,ornate pillars and beautiful central fountain.Seafood is the theme at the more modernBeresford Market (or Fish Market as it ismore commonly known) where, this beingJersey, the stalls are simply spectacular,brimming with catch-of-the-day freshness.Both markets are great places to stock upfor picnics.

New kid on the block is Liberty Wharf onthe waterfront, which opened a few yearsago. It’s Jersey’s first covered shopping mallwith an architecturally intriguing blend ofold and new influences – plus big-name UKstores, independent Jersey boutiques andan enticing café life.

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OuT Of TOWNShopping in Jersey isn’t just confined to thecapital. Large craft and retail centresscattered across the island are popularattractions and shopping destinations intheir own right. Even the farms get in onthe act – for details of farm shops andfarmers’ markets please see the ‘IslandFlavours’ Jerseyfile.

Heading out of St Helier it’s difficult toknow where to begin. In St Aubin perhaps,home of the Harbour Gallery and Studios(www.mnlg.com/art). This leading arts andcrafts centre sets high standards. Run witha rare commitment to the arts, it’s acolourful confection of original paintings,textiles, sculpture and designer fashion.There’s a great little café too.

Other leading players on the shoppingscene include Jersey Goldsmiths, StLawrence (www.jerseygoldsmiths.com),and Jersey Pearl, St Ouen(www.jerseypearl.com), large complexesthat attract thousands of visitors a year.Catherine Best Jewellery at St Peter(www.catherinebest.com) is on a moreintimate scale. Based at a lovely oldwindmill, this award-winning jeweller isknown for her classic jewellery with amodern feel.

Close to the north coast, La Mare WineEstate, St Mary (www.lamarewineestate.com)has benefited from major investment inrecent years. As well as offering guidedtours it’s a great shopping destination(there’s also a shop, Maison La Mare, in St Helier). You can also take a tour ofJersey Lavender Farm, St Brelade(www.jerseylavender.co.uk), andafterwards browse for scented gifts at the farm shop.

Fish ’n’ Beads is a fun place. It’s a beachshack on St Brelade’s Bay selling driftwoodart, wooden toys and a range of funkyjewellery and beads – you can even createyour own while sitting on the beach(www.sites.google.com/site/fishnbeads).

Ransoms Garden Centre, St Martin,isn’t just for the green fingered(www.ransomsgardencentre.com). It alsostocks a huge choice of gifts and items forhome and family. Homemakers as well asgardeners also have plenty of choice at St Peter’s Garden Centre near Jerseyairport (www.bluediamond.gg).

This non-profit making association hasbeen created to generate an awarenessof those products that have a sufficiently

strong Jersey content to be labelledgenuinely ‘local’. It applies to a wide

and wonderful range of goods that uselocal ingredients and local skills. Look out for the Genuine Jersey logo when

you’re out and about.T 01534 735253

www.genuinejersey.com

ShopmobilityThis scheme operates from the lower

floor of St Helier’s Sand Street car park.Electric scooters and chairs and manualpushchairs are available 10am–4.30pm,

Monday–Saturday. Prior booking ispreferred but not necessary.

T 01534 739672 or 07797 736797www.shopmobility.org.je

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SPa QualITY

Go on, spoil yourself.You’re certainly spoilt forchoice by this seductiverange of spa breaks onoffer at top hotels andwellbeing retreats acrossthe island.

A dazzling £30m makeover to St Helier’sRoyal Yacht hotel has given it a cutting-edge presence and personality, part ofwhich comes from its luxury spa. The stylish,supremely relaxing Spa Sirène includes ahydrotherapy bath, steam mud rasul, fullthermal suite with sauna, steam room,aromatherapy steam room, monsoon andice-cold bucket showers, vitality pool,Jacuzzi and fully equipped gym.

St Helier is in the grip of spa fever. The ClubHotel & Spa is a chic, very contemporaryboutique hotel that comes complete with aswish spa offering all kinds of feelgoodtreatments (including thermal and rasul),together with a salt pool and relaxationroom. Harpers & Queen magazine reckonsthat it ‘makes brilliant use of natural andorganic ingredients.’

Hotel de France is another St Helier spasensation. Its Ayush Wellness Spa, set in aspacious natural environment, offersAyurvedic treatments based on ancientHindu health and healing principles. Thespa’s indoor infinity pool, hot and coldplunge pools, hydrotherapy pools and largejet pool are cocooned in calming naturalstone surroundings and bathed in a warmlight by windows that open onto landscapedgardens. Other facilities include sauna andsteam therapies, a yoga studio and gym.

Grand Jersey is a boldly remodelled, born-again St Helier seafront hotel. The two-floorSpa at Grand Jersey features six fabuloustreatment rooms, spa bath, steam room,sauna, experience showers, heated indoorswimming pool, a heavenly relaxation roomand a high-tech gym. It has set its sights onbecoming one of the UK’s most prestigiousand style-focused spa and fitness facilities.

›› Spa at Grand Jersey

›› The Club Hotel & Spa

›› L’Horizon Hotel & Spa



The Club Hotel & Spa, Green Street,

St Helier, Jersey JE2 4UHT 01534 876500

www.theclubjersey.com

Grand Jersey, Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8WD

T 01534 722301www.grandjersey.com

L’Horizon Hotel & Spa, La Route de la Baie, St Brelade,

Jersey JE3 8EFT 01534 743101

www.handpicked.co.uk/lhorizon

Hotel de France, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier,

Jersey JE1 7XPT 01534 614000www.defrance.co.ukwww.ayushspa.com

Les Roches Spa, La Rue Végueur, St Ouen,

Jersey JE3 2LHT 01534 487856

www.lesroches.co.uk

The Royal Yacht, Weighbridge, St Helier,

Jersey JE2 3NFT 01534 720511

www.theroyalyacht.com

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Rue de l’Etau,

St Helier, Jersey JE2 3WFT 01534 671100

www.radissonblu.com/hotel-jersey

Radisson Blu, also smack on the waterfront,is a new hotel with a state-of-the-arthealth club and spa. Facilities include pool,fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, steamroom and four treatment rooms.

L’Horizon Hotel & Spa in the south-west ofthe island has long been synonymous withluxury. And, as a bonus, it enjoys a stunninglocation overlooking St Brelade’s Bay, one ofthe island’s most beautiful beaches. Dragyourself away from the view and you’ll find aspa complex with an indoor saltwaterswimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steamroom, treatment rooms and fully equippedair-conditioned gym.

Les Roches Spa is set in the heart of thecountry in the parish of St Ouen in the north-west of the island. This wellbeinghealth spa has an indoor pool and fourtreatment rooms, plus an outdoor yogapavilion. Extensive beauty treatments areavailable along with a range of therapies thatinclude reflexology, reiki, hydrothermmassage and hot stone therapy. The complex,in large, peaceful grounds, is a sublime retreatfrom the stresses and strains of everyday life.

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Go on, push the boat outDrift away over breathtaking views of the sparkling marina and Elizabeth Castle.

The Waterfront Brasserie & Terrace Open daily for dinner. Classic dishes with a modern twist. Sunday Lunch under 8’s eat for free from a set menu.

Martello Bar & Terrace Open daily for lunch and dinner. Wide drinks selection for day or night. Live music Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Don’t miss the boat! Book today.

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Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel 01534 671100 Book online at radissonblu.com/hotel-jersey/dining

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In fact, make it as soon as you arrive in Jersey. Get the most out of your stay by calling into our Visitor Centre at your first opportunity.

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Booking made easyHolidays and short breaks in Jersey are easy to arrange. Flights and ferry crossings are short, you’re dealing in pounds, not euros, and booking is swift and straightforward. See what’s on offer on the following pages and book direct. You can also use the free JerseyLink service for advice and booking, available from Jersey Tourism on 01534 448888. Or book online at www.jersey.com

You can’t beat local knowledge. Bus information. Beach information. Attractions and places to visit. Outdoor and indoor activities. Walking and wildlife. Festivals and events... our friendly (and quite well-informed!) staff will be happy to help with all your enquiries.

You’ll also be able to pick and choose from a big range of maps, guides and brochures, both free and for sale. And if you’re still undecided about where to stay, staff will book accommodation too (though you’ll find more than enough choice on the pages of this guide).

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HHHHHGrand, St Helier 722301 www.grandjersey.com R,F 123 13

HHHHAtlantic, St Brelade 744101 www.theatlantichotel.com F 50 0The Club Hotel & Spa, St Helier 876500 www.theclubjersey.com R 46 0

HHHHCristina, St Lawrence 491911 www.dolanhotels.com F 63 0 De France, St Saviour 614100 www.defrance.co.uk R 284 35Golden Sands, St Brelade 491911 www.dolanhotels.com F 62 1Greenhills, St Peter 481042 www.greenhillshotel.com G 31 1La Place, St Brelade 744261 www.hotellaplacejersey.com G 42 0L’Horizon, St Brelade 743101 www.handpicked.co.uk/lhorizon F 106 5Pomme D’Or, St Helier 880110 www.pommedorhotel.com R,F 143 4Radisson BLU, St Helier 671100 www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-jersey R,F 195 0 Royal Yacht, St Helier 720511 www.theroyalyacht.com R,F 110 18Savoy, St Helier 727521 www.hotelsavoyjersey.com R 56 1Somerville, St Aubin 491911 www.dolanhotels.com F 56 4St Brelade’s Bay, St Brelade 746141 www.stbreladesbayhotel.com F 77 4 HHHChateau La Chaire, St Martin 863354 www.chateau-la-chaire.co.uk F 14 0

HHHThe Inn Boutique, St Helier 722239 www.theinnjersey.com R 36 5

HHHAmbassadeur, St Clement 724455 www.hotelambassadeur.co.uk F 89 12Apollo, St Helier 725441 www.apollojersey.com R 85 5Beau Rivage, St Brelade 745983 www.jersey.co.uk/hotels/beau F 28 1Beachcombers, Grouville 875236 www.beachcombershotel.co.uk F 45 3Beausite, Grouville 857577 www.southernhotels.com F 76 1Best Western Royal, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com R 89 10Biarritz, St Brelade 742239 www.biarritzhotel.co.uk F 46 15Hampshire, St Helier 724115 www.hampshirehotel.je R 42 3Les Charrieres, St Peter 481480 www.lescharriereshotel.co.uk G 41 0Mayfair, St Helier 735511 www.modernhotels.com R 222 0Merton, St Saviour 724231 www.mertonhotel.com R 286 3Metropole, St Helier 735511 www.modernhotels.com R 144 16Monterey, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com R 73 2Moorings, St Martin 853633 www.themooringshotel.com F 15 4Norfolk Lodge, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com R 101 21Old Court House, Grouville 854444 www.ochhoteljersey.com F 58 4Ommaroo, St Helier 723493 www.ommaroo.com R,F 83 11Pontac House, St Clement 857771 www.pontachouse.com F 27 2Revere, St Helier 611122 www.revere.co.uk R 55 3Samares Coast, St Clement 873006 www.morvanhotels.com F 52 4Shakespeare, St Clement 851915 www.shakespearejersey.com F 32 0Uplands, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com G 43 4Water’s Edge Hotel, Trinity 862777 www.watersedgehotel.co.je G,F 50 7Windmills, St Brelade 744201 www.windmillshotel.com F 38 5

HHDolphin, St Martin 853370 www.dolphinhoteljersey.com F 16 2Highlands Hotel, St Brelade 744288 www.highlandshotel.com F 56 19 Maison Gorey, Grouville 857775 www.maisongorey.com F 28 6Millbrook House, St Helier 733036 www.millbrookhousehotel.com F 24 3Miramar, St Brelade 743831 www.miramarjersey.com F 38 4Mountview, St Helier 887666 www.ch.je R 31 2Oaklands Lodge, Trinity 861735 www.oaklandslodgehotel.com G 10 0Old Bank House, Grouville 854285 www.oldbankhousejersey.com F 20 0Old Court House Inn, St Aubin 746433 www.oldcourthousejersey.com F 9 2Runnymede Court, St Helier 720044 www.runnymedejersey.com F 57 3Sandranne, St Helier 721218 [email protected] R 31 6Sarum, St Helier 758163 www.jersey.co.uk/hotels/sarum R 52 26 Stafford, St Helier 611122 www.staffordhoteljersey.co.uk R 72 5Westhill, St Helier 723260 www.westhillhoteljersey.com G 90 7West View, St Mary 481643 www.westviewhoteljersey.com G 41 3

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RegisteredGuest Accommodation HHHHHLa Haule Manor Hotel, St Brelade 741426 www.lahaulemanor.com F 16 0Panorama, St Aubin 742429 www.panoramajersey.com F 14 3

HHHHHEulah Country House, St Helier 626626 www.eulah.co.uk G 9 0

HHHHAlhambra, St Helier 732128 www.alhambrahotel.net R,F 18 1Bay View, St Helier 720950 www.bayviewjersey.com R,F 12 2Fairholme, St Helier 732194 www.fairholmejersey.com F 15 1Harbour View, St Aubin 741585 www.harbourviewjersey.com F 16 2La Bonne Vie, St Helier 735955 www.labonnevieguesthousejersey.com F 10 2Prince of Wales, St Ouen 482278 www.princeofwalesjersey.com F 14 0Undercliff, Trinity 863058 www.undercliffjersey.com F 12 1Villa D’Oro, St Lawrence 862262 www.villadorojersey.com G 12 0

HHHAlister, St Helier 720887 www.alisterguesthouse.com R 11 1Au Caprice, St Aubin 722083 www.aucapricejersey.com F 12 0Bon Viveur, St Aubin 741049 www.bonviveurjersey.com F 19 2De L’Etang, St Helier 721996 www.deletang.je F 13 2Kensington, St Helier 732827 www.kensingtonguesthouse.com R 12 1Lorraine, St Helier 735164 www.lorrainejersey.com R 10 1Lyndhurst, St Brelade 720317 www.lyndhurstguesthouse.com F 11 0Maison Chaussey, St Helier 723836 www.maisonchaussey.com F 8 2Ocean Walk, St Brelade 742163 www.oceanwalk.co.uk F 16 6Olanda, St Aubin 742573 www.olandaguesthouse.com F 10 0Peterborough House, St Aubin 741568 www.jerseyisland.com/peterborough-house.html F 14 4Porthole Cottage, St Aubin 745007 www.porthole-cottage.com F 11 2Seawold, St Peter 720807 www.seawoldguesthouse.co.uk F 21 2St Magloire, St Aubin 741302 www.stmagloireguesthouse.com F 12 0Surrey Lodge, St Helier 734834 www.surreylodge.com R 7 2

HHAvoca Villa, St Helier 731171 www.guesthousejersey.com R 7 2

Self-CateringHHHHHLa Pulente Cottages & Villas, St Brelade 497000 www.lesormesjersey.co.uk F 6 4/6Les Ormes Lodge & Leisure Village, St Brelade 497000 www.lesormesjersey.co.uk G 28 4/5/7

HHHHHLa Haule Manor, St Brelade 741426 www.lahaulemanor.com F 2 2/3

HHHHAmani, St Brelade 608062 www.amani-jersey.com F 10 3/4/7

HHHHSaco Merlin House, St Helier 0845 1220405 www.sacoapartments.co.uk R 24 2/4/6Samares Manor, St Clement 870551 www.samaresmanor.com G 6 3/4/5/6/8Undercliff, Trinity 863058 www.undercliffjersey.com F 3 2/3/7

HHH Beausite Hotel, Grouville 857577 www.southernhotels.com F 6 2/4/5Samares Coast Hotel, St Clement 873006 www.morvanhotels.com F 12 2Uplands Hotel, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com F 12 2/5Water’s Edge, Trinity 862777 www.watersedgehotel.co.je F 7 4Windmills Hotel, St Brelade 744201 www.windmillshotel.com F 2 2/4 HHMillbrook House, St Helier 733036 www.millbrookhousehotel.com F 3 2West View Hotel, St Mary 481643 www.westviewhoteljersey.com G 1 2

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Almorah, St Helier 721648 www.almorah.net R 16 2De Normandie Hotel, St Saviour 619600 www.ch.je F 105 8Fort D’Auvergne, St Helier 873006 www.morvanhotels.com R 65 4Maison des Landes, St Ouen 481683 www.maisondeslandes.co.uk F 26 5 Marina Metro, St Helier 724519 www.marinahoteljersey.com F 36 3Mornington, St Helier 724452 www.jersey.co.uk/hotels/mornington R 31 0Norfolk, St Helier 632000 www.norfolkhoteljersey.co.uk R 100 11Seascale, St Martin 854395 www.seascalehotel.com F 9 1Talana, St Saviour 730317 www.talanahotel.co.uk G 41 1

Guest AccommodationBromley, St Helier 723948 www.jersey.co.uk/hotels/bromley R 9 2Bulwark, St Aubin 744275 www.thebulwark.je F 4 0Cardington House, St Aubin 748000 www.cardingtonhouse.com F 5 0Franklyn, St Helier 730108 www.franklynguesthouse.co.uk R 7 2Havelock, St Helier 730663 www.havelockguesthouse.com F 16 3Huntley Lodge, St Helier 870145 [email protected] R 5 0Jaylana, St Helier 731877 [email protected] F 10 1 Richelieu Lodge, St Saviour 727216 [email protected] G 10 1Rocqueberg View, St Clement 852642 www.rocquebergview.co.uk F 9 0Seacroft, St Helier 732732 [email protected] R 9 0St Francis, St Helier 732112 www.stfrancisjersey.com R 5 1Thalatta, St Helier 730156 R 15 0The Haven, St Helier 610017 www.thehavenguesthouse.com F 11 6Victoria House 735041 [email protected] R 6 0Villa Isis, St Helier 632000 www.villaisisjersey.com R 19 5Wheatlands, St Peter 888877 www.wheatlandsjersey.com G 18 2

Self-CateringAigretmont Farm, St Saviour 854865 G 1 7Beauchamp Farm, St Martin 857065 www.quemardpm.com G 3 2/4Biarritz, St Brelade 742239 www.biarritzhotel.co.uk F 1 3Boscobel Country Apartments, St Peter 490100 www.boscobel.co.uk G 7 3/4Brabant, Trinity 725259 www.freedomholidays.com G 1 7Cherry Tree Apartments, St Helier 857232 G 2 6Corbiere Phare, St Brelade 746127 www.corbierephare.com F 8 3De Normandie, St Saviour 721347 www.channelhotels.com F 5 2/3/5 Discovery Bay, St Peter 484222 www.discoverybayjersey.com F 11 2/3/4La Ferme du val Tocque, St Brelade 725259 www.freedomholidays.com F 1 6 La Place Country Cottages, St Peter 744261 www.luxuryselfcateringjersey.co.uk G 12 4/5/6/7/8La Rocco, St Brelade 743378 www.laroccoapartments.com F 22 2/4/5/6/8Le Hurel Farm, Trinity 725259 www.freedomholidays.com G 6 2/4/5/6/9 Les Roches, St Ouen 487856 www.lesroches.co.uk G 2 2/6Liberty Apartments, St Helier 714700 www.libertyapartments.co.uk R 63 2/4Merton Suites 724231 www.mertonsuites.com R 28 1-12 Mont Es Croix Cottage, St Brelade 491059 F 1 6Officers Quarters, Greve de Lecq Barracks, St Mary 725259 www.freedomholidays.com F 1 6Old Forge, St Clement 854176 G 1 6Panama, St Helier 481643 www.panamajersey.com R 14 2/6 The Sail Loft, St Aubin 488143 www.jerseysailloft.co.uk F 4 3/4

Camp Sites Beuvelande Camp Site, St Martin 853575 www.campingjersey.com G 400Bleu Soleil Camping, St Ouen 481007 www.bleusoleilcamping.com G 150Durrell Wildlife Camp 860000 www.durrellwildlife.org G 48Jersey Yurt Holidays, Cliffden 741350 www.jerseyyurts.squarespace.com G 12

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General informationFor further information log on to www.jersey.com

Jersey TourismLiberation PlaceSt HelierJersey JE1 1BBT 01534 448877F 01534 448898email: [email protected]

Bringing your Own CarVisitors must have an insurance certificate or an International Green Card, the vehicle registration document, a valid driving licence or International Driving Permit (UK International Driving Permits are not valid). Photocopies are not acceptable. A nationality plate should be displayed on the back of your vehicle.

Buses and Other TransportConnex – It is easy to access all parts of the island using the local bus service, whose routes radiate from Liberation Station, St Helier. To obtain a copy of the current bus timetable, please visit www.mybus.je or call 01534 877772.

Caravans/MotorhomesCaravans/motorhomes can only be accommodated on the following sites for a maximum of one month during the summer season: Beuvelande 01534 853575, Rozel Camp Site 01534 855200 and Bleu Soleil Campsite 01534 481007. For further information and Licensing Applications please contact the campsites above or Jersey Tourism – 01534 448877.

CurrencyAll major debit and credit cards are widely accepted. Sterling is the currency of the island. Chip & Pin is widely used in the island. Euros are accepted in a limited number of outlets. There is no counter service for Building Societies in Jersey but there are Link Card machines in St Helier, St Saviour, St Peter and Red Houses. Please check with your own society regarding Jersey cash transactions before you leave, as these differ from the UK. Pensions from the UK can no longer be withdrawn on the island.

Customs AllowancesAs Jersey is not part of the EU you can still purchase your duty-free items en route to and from the island. For further information please refer to www.jersey.com

Electricity240 volts AC UK sockets only.

Facilities for the DisabledYou can use your Blue Badge and Radar key in the island. A comprehensive booklet ‘A Guide to Jersey for the Disabled’ is available from Jersey Tourism or online at www.jersey.com

Hearing Resource Centre01534 623030, Fax 01534 623031.www.health.gov.je

InsuranceLike any time away from home, a visit to Jersey should be accompanied by appropriate holiday insurance for all travelling passengers. Most operators will provide insurance on request or you can arrange it directly with your own insurers.

Jersey Blind SocietyWestlea Centre, Rue de Huquet, St Martin JE3 6HL. 01534 864689.

Licensing HoursAt the discretion of the proprietor, certain public bars are open between 0900 - 2300 hrs weekdays and 1100 - 2300 hrs on Sunday to persons over 18. Children under the age of 18 are allowed in up to 2100 hrs if accompanied by an adult.

ParkingPayment is required in advance for parking in St Helier, parts of St Aubin, St Brelade and Gorey and wherever the parking signage is displayed. This is done by paycards you can purchase from many outlets but not in the car parks themselves. Payment is required Monday to Saturday 0800 – 1700 hrs excluding Bank Holidays - always check Parking signs for details. Details are available from car hire venues and Jersey Tourism.

PassportsNo passport is required for visitors travelling from the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland. All airline passengers must have a valid photo ID. However, a passport is required when travelling to France from Jersey. The Jersey Passport Office: 01534 448000.

PetsPets can travel freely from the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland (please check with your chosen airline in advance). For other areas ‘Pets Passport Scheme’ regulations apply. From May to September between 1030 and 1800 hrs dogs on beaches must be on a lead. For further information log on to www.jersey.com

Public HolidaysThe same as the UK, with the addition of Liberation Day, 9th May.

ShoppingThe markets and some shops are closed on Thursday afternoons, otherwise normal shopping hours apply, usually 0900 – 1730 hrs. There is no general Sunday opening in Jersey.

Smoking RestrictionsPlease enquire at time of booking if smoking rooms are available at your chosen accommodation as smoking is generally banned in all enclosed public places across the island.

TelephonesThe code for Jersey is 01534 from the British Isles and +44 1534 from any other country. Mobile networks require a roaming facility plus international dialling code and some ‘Pay as you Go’ phones do not operate in Jersey. Please check with your provider.

Vehicle HireFull details of car, motorbike, scooter and cycle hire are available from Jersey Tourism or please visit www.jersey.com

Visitors’ Medical TreatmentUK visitors to Jersey who fall ill or have an accident will have to pay for some of the health services and treatment that they receive.

Emergency treatment provided within Jersey’s A & E department and the main hospital is free of charge. However, outpatients’ appointments, GP visits and any other health related services are chargeable. UK visitors are advised to take out health insurance before travelling to the island.

People with existing travel or health insurance policies are advised to check that the policy covers travel to the Channel Islands. For further information call the Customer Services Centre on 01534 445500.

Renal DialysisThe General Hospital Renal Unit, Gloucester Street, St Helier, provides holiday dialysis throughout the year. Advance booking is essential. E111 does not apply. 01534 622126.

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Additional DeparturesMany airlines offer connecting flights from the majority of UK airports. Please contact airline direct for details.

Seasonal ChartersMany tour operators also offer seasonal charter flights from a choice of UK regional airports. For more information about services to Jersey in your area please visit ‘Transport’ information pages on www.jersey.com or call our Visitor Services on 01534 448877.

DISCLAIMERAll travel details are correct at time of going to press (December 2011) and may change during the course of the year. Please check schedules and departure points before finalising any arrangements by visiting www.jersey.com or by contacting your local ABTA bonded travel agent. Jersey Tourism cannot be held responsible for any changes, errors or omissions.

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Public Hall

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Les Campsdu Chemin

Trinity Parish Church

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St LawrenceParish Church

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Grosnez Castle (ruins)

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Jersey PearlChannel Islands

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Jersey War Tunnels

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B60

B27

B37

B35

B44

B83

B66

B27B50

B50

B52

B67

B63

B63

B51

B33

B57

B30

B46

B31 B31

B38

B91

B91

B38B31

B30

B29

B62B29

B30

B61

B46

B28

B37

B46

B28

B30B46

C109

B37

La Rue

à Don

Route de Maufant

Route des Issues

La Rue ès Picot

La Grande Route des Mielles

Mont du Jubilé

Route Orange

Route de Noirmont

Route de Vinchelez

Mont à la Brune

La Rue des Mans

Bagatelle Road

La Grande Route de la Trinité


La Route de la Hougue Bie

La Grande Route de S

t. Clement

Mon

t Coc

hon

La Route de Millais

La Route de Trodez

Route du Marais

La Grande Route de St. OuenLa Grande Route de St. Pierre

Route de Francfief

Route de Beaumont La G

rande

Route

de St. M

artin

Longueville Road

St. Clement's Road

La Greve d'Azette

La Grande Route de la Côte

La Grande Route des Sablons La Grande Route de Faldouet

La Grande Route de St. Jean

Route d'Ebenezer

La G

rand

e Ro

ute d

e St.

Laur

ent La Route de St. Jean

La Rue de la Vallée

La Ro

ute

des L

aveu

rs

Rue de la Pointe

La Rue de L'Étocquet

La Rue du Pont

La Longue Rue

La Rue de Bechet

La Rue de la Croixau Maistre

La Rue desHouguettes

Le M

ont R

ossig

nol

La Ruelle de St. Claire

La Rue à la Dame

La Rue du Fauvic

La Gr

ande

Route

de St. Martin

GMain RoadRoute PrincipaleHauptverkehrstrassen

'B' RoadRoute Catégorie 'B'Verkehrstrassen

'C' RoadRoute Catégorie 'C'C - Weg

Minor RoadAutre RouteNebenstrassen

Green LaneChemins de Randonnée

FootpathSentier PédestreFussweg

BowlsPétanqueBowls

CampingCampingCampingplatz

CanoeingCanoë-kayakKanufahren

Car ParkParkingParkplatz

Car Park (disabled)Parking (handicapés)Parkplatz (für Rollstuhlfahrer)

German Occ. SiteSite de l’occupation allemandeIm 2. WK unter deutscher Besatzung

GolfGolfGolf

Go Kart RacingCartingGokart-Bahn

GardensJardinsGartenanlage

FortFortFestung

Castle / HouseChâteau / MaisonBurg / Schloss

FootballFootballFußball

FishingPêcheAngeln

CricketCricketCricket

ChurchÉgliseKirche

HospitalHôpitalKrankenhaus

Horse RacingCourses hippiquesPferderennen

KKioskMarchand de glacesKiosk

LighthousePhareLeuchtturm

Jersey TowerTour de JerseyJersey Tower

SurfingSurfWellenreiten

Sub AquaPlongée sous-marineTauchen

Sports FieldTerrain de sportSportplatz

SchoolÉcoleSchule

RugbyRugbyRugby

Nature ReserveRéserve naturelleNaturschutzgebiet

PicnicPique-niquePicknick

Riding StablesCentre équestreReiterhof

Prehistoric SiteSite préhistoriquePrähistorische Stätte

PO

Post OfficeBureau de postePostamt

Jet SkiSki de GicleurStrahl Ski

MastPylôneMast

Motor (cycle) RacingCourse automobile (ou moto)Auto- / Motorradrennen

MMuseumMuséeMuseum

NT

National Trust for JerseyNational Trust de JerseyNational Trust für Jersey

TennisTennisTennis

SwimmingNatationSchwimmen

WC

ToiletsToilettesToiletten

Toilets (disabled)Toilettes (handicapés)Toiletten (für Rollstuhlfahrer)

WC

ViewpointPoint de vueAussichtspunkt

Water SkiingSki nautiqueWasserski

Wind-surfingPlanche à voileWindsurfen

YachtingNavigation de plaisanceSegeln

ZooZooZoo

Note to walkersAll persons using footpaths or walks shown do so at their own risk. Neither States of Jersey Planning and Environment nor Jersey Tourism can accept responsibility for any personal injury. It is recommended that all children should always be accompanied by an adult.

AccommodationHébergementUnterkünfte64

Les LandesVille

la Bas

La Villaise

L'Étacq

Les Pres

LesPallières

Portinfer

Plémont

La Crabière

Villeau Bas

La Miellede Morville

La Villede L'Eglise

St Ouen'sParish Church

Le Canné

St Ouen's Parish Hall

Léoville

La Pulente

La Corbière

La Moye

La Landesdu Ouest

Mont Fiquet

St Brelade's Parish ChurchFishermen's Chapel

Red Houses

St. Brelade

Portelet

île auGuerdain

Noirmont

Royal C.I.Yacht Club

St AubinSt Brelade's Parish Hall

La Haule

Mont desVignes

Beaumont Bel Royal

Les Landes

Airport

St Peter'sParish Church

& Hall

St Mary'sParish Church

St Mary's Parish Hall

Crabbé

LesLandes

St John'sParish Church

ParishHall

Ville èsNouaux

Bellozanne

The Grove

VilleEmphrie

Mont al'Abbé

Town Hall

Parish Church

Bagot

Dicq

GovernmentHouse

St Saviour'sParish Church

& Hall

Longueville

TownMills

FiveOaks

Le Squez

Le MaraisEstate

Le Rocquier

Le Haguais

Le Hocq

St Clement'sParish Hall

Pontac

Le Hurel

Fauvic

La Rocque

Grouville Parish Church & Hall

Ville èsRenauds

Gorey

GoreyVillage

YHA

Verclut

St Martin'sParish Church

Public Hall

Ville èsGaudins

Maufant

Ville èsNouaux

RozelJardin

d'OlivetParish Hall

Ville àl'Evêque

LesCroix

Les Campsdu Chemin

Trinity Parish Church

La Crête

Frémont

Mont Mado

La Croix

BecquetVincent

Le BecquetServais (Sion)

VictoriaVillage

St LawrenceParish Church

Parish Hall

Les Quennevais

CarrefourSelous

PowerStation

St. Saviour'sHospital

St Clement'sParish Church

Samarès

ST. HELIER

First Tower

GrandsVaux

Reservoir

Les Mielles

Grosnez Castle (ruins)

RaceCourse

Le Pinacle

ModelAircraft

Field

Battle ofFlowers Museum

Jersey PearlChannel Islands

Military Museum

BargeAground

Dolmen duMont Grantez

SandRacing

Sand Dunes

Sand Dunes

La MoyeCommon

QuennevaisLeisure Centre

St.Ouen'sManor

Judith QuéréeGarden

Bleu SoleilCampsite

Les CreuxCountry Park

Kingdom Hall

La CorbièreRadio Tower

Railway W

alk

Sir WinstonChurchillPark

Synagogue

JerseyLavenderFarm

OuaisnéCommon

PorteletCommon

Noirmont Command Bunker

ShellGarden

Reg’sGarden

Railway Walk

Cycle Hire

HarbourGallery

St. Aubin's Fort

WheatlandsGolf Course

JerseyRugby &HockeyClubs

JerseyBowl

Les OrmesLeisure Village /

Adventure Centre

aMaizin! MazeAdventure Park& Craft Centre

Catherine BestJewellery

RifleRange

Greve de Lecq Barracks

Interpretation Centre

La MareWine Estate

Devil's HoleMourier Valley

MotoCross

Go KartRacing

Le ClaireStables

BSJAShowground

Bon Air

The PotteryBelvedere

Terrace

St Matthew's (Glass) Church

Les Jardinsde la Mer

The WaterfrontCentre

OperaHouse

OccupationTapestry & Maritime

Museum

FortRegent

Jersey ArtsCentre

HowardDavisPark

JerseyRecreationGrounds

Samarès Manor

Dolmen duMont Ubé

Fort Henry

Icho Tower

Fort William

JerseyPottery

Mont Orgueil Castle

FaldouetDolmen

BeuvelandeCamping Site

La Hougue Bie

RozelCampingPark

St Catherine’sWood

DurrellWildlife

ConservationTrust (Zoo)

Les Augrès Manor

Hill ClimbSite

Highest Pointin Jersey

Pallot Steam, Motor& General Museum

IslandCentre Stone

Sir Francis CookGallery

Eric YoungOrchid

Foundation

Living Legend

St Peter’sGardenCentre

Hamptonne

Le Moulinde Quétivel

Jersey War Tunnels

Morel Farm

Le Rât

JerseyGoldsmiths& Lion Park

The Elms

ElizabethCastle

Marina

Marina

DANGER LARGE TIDAL FLOWTake care when walking at low tide

Wolf'sCaves

F.B.Fields

Vallée des Vaux

Grands Vaux

St. Peter's Valley

RJA&HSRoyal JerseyShowground

CoronationPark

SandRacing

To Seymour TowerTo Icho Tower

To Les Minquers

To The Ecrehous

MillbrookReservoir

DannemarcheReservoir

Queen'sValley

Reservoir

HandoisReservoir

Val deLa Mare

ReservoirSt. Ouen'sPond

Les MiellesGolf and

Country Club

La MoyeGolf Course

Royal JerseyGolf Club

Le Pulec

ST. OUEN'SBAY

La Grève au Lançon(Plémont)

Petit Port

La Rosière

FIQUETBAY

BEAUPORT

BouillyPort

ST. BRELADE'SBAY

OUAISNEBAY

PORTELETBAY

BELCROUTEBAY

St Aubin's Harbour

Creux Gros

Creux Gabourel

Douet de la Mer

GREVE DELECQ

Creuxde Lasse

Les Reuses

Le FosseVicq

La Houle

MourierBay

ST. JOHN'SBAY

ST. AUBIN'S BAY

ST. HELIERHARBOUR

ST. CLEMENT'S BAY

La Rocque Harbour

ROYAL BAYOF

GROUVILLE

GoreyHarbour

Anne Port

Archirondel

ST. CATHERINE'SBAY

FLIQUETBAY

Belval Cove

La Coupe

Saie Harbour

ROZELBAY

Le Sauchet

BOULEY BAY

Petit Port

Les Ruaux

GiffardBay

BONNE NUIT

Sea Wall

Grosnez

CorbièreLighthouse

Low TideWalk Only

île Percée

Low Tide Walk Only

SorelRonez

Low Tide Walk Only

Green Island

Havre Des Pas

Le Nez

Le Saut Geoffroi

Life Boat Station

St Catherine'sBreakwater

Tour de Rozel

L'Etaquerel

Vicard

Belle Hougue

M

MM

K

K

K

M

NT

M

M

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

JerseyMuseum

La Crête Fort

Fort Leicester

L’Etaquerel Fort

Ransom’sGardenCentre

Millbrook

WC

WC

WCWC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

K

KK

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

K

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

NT

NT

NT

NT

NTNT

NT

NT

NT NT

NT

NT

NT

NT

NT

NT

NT

Kempt Tower

Glyn Glass Wear

ST. OUEN

ST. PETER

ST. BRELADE

ST. LAWRENCE

ST. MARY

ST. JOHN

TRINITY

GROUVILLE

ST. CLEMENT

ST. HELIER

ST. MARTIN

ST. SAVIOUR

A4

A5

A4

A3

A3A3

A5

A6

A3

A6

A7

A4

A9

A1

A7

A6

A6

A8

A8

A8

A8

A8

A9

A9

A9

A9

A1

A2

A10

A10

A10

A11

A11

A12

A12

A12

A13

A13

A1

A17

A4

A4

C110

C110

C108

C111

C119 C118

C124

C112

C112

C113

C117

C106

C106

C114 C122 C115

C105

C103

C104

C100

C101

C99

C97

C95

C93

C93

C102

C107

B32

B53B53

B40

B55

B65

B55

B56

B34

B34

B35

B64

B35

B33

B39

B26

B26

B26B32

B69

B59

B27

B32

B41

B41

B35B43

B36

B25B25

B43

B42

B43

B36

B58

B36 B89

B49

B48

B24

B60

B27

B37

B35

B44

B83

B66

B27B50

B50

B52

B67

B63

B63

B51

B33

B57

B30

B46

B31 B31

B38

B91

B91

B38B31

B30

B29

B62B29

B30

B61

B46

B28

B37

B46

B28

B30B46

C109

B37

La Rue

à Don

Route de Maufant

Route des Issues

La Rue ès Picot

La Grande Route des Mielles

Mont du Jubilé

Route Orange

Route de Noirmont

Route de Vinchelez

Mont à la Brune

La Rue des Mans

Bagatelle Road



La Route de la Hougue Bie

La Grande Route de S

t. Clement

Mon

t Coc

hon

La Route de Millais

La Route de Trodez

Route du Marais

La Grande Route de St. OuenLa Grande Route de St. Pierre

Route de Francfief

Route de Beaumont La G

rande

Route

de St. M

artin

Longueville Road

St. Clement's Road

La Greve d'Azette

La Grande Route de la Côte

La Grande Route des Sablons La Grande Route de Faldouet

La Grande Route de St. Jean

Route d'Ebenezer

La G

rand

e Ro

ute d

e St.

Laur

ent La Route de St. Jean

La Rue de la Vallée

La Ro

ute

des L

aveu

rs

Rue de la Pointe

La Rue de L'Étocquet

La Rue du Pont

La Longue Rue

La Rue de Bechet

La Rue de la Croixau Maistre

La Rue desHouguettes

Le M

ont R

ossig

nol

La Ruelle de St. Claire

La Rue à la Dame

La Rue du Fauvic

La Gr

ande

Route

de St. Martin

GMain RoadRoute PrincipaleHauptverkehrstrassen

'B' RoadRoute Catégorie 'B'Verkehrstrassen

'C' RoadRoute Catégorie 'C'C - Weg

Minor RoadAutre RouteNebenstrassen

Green LaneChemins de Randonnée

FootpathSentier PédestreFussweg

BowlsPétanqueBowls

CampingCampingCampingplatz

CanoeingCanoë-kayakKanufahren

Car ParkParkingParkplatz

Car Park (disabled)Parking (handicapés)Parkplatz (für Rollstuhlfahrer)

German Occ. SiteSite de l’occupation allemandeIm 2. WK unter deutscher Besatzung

GolfGolfGolf

Go Kart RacingCartingGokart-Bahn

GardensJardinsGartenanlage

FortFortFestung

Castle / HouseChâteau / MaisonBurg / Schloss

FootballFootballFußball

FishingPêcheAngeln

CricketCricketCricket

ChurchÉgliseKirche

HospitalHôpitalKrankenhaus

Horse RacingCourses hippiquesPferderennen

KKioskMarchand de glacesKiosk

LighthousePhareLeuchtturm

Jersey TowerTour de JerseyJersey Tower

SurfingSurfWellenreiten

Sub AquaPlongée sous-marineTauchen

Sports FieldTerrain de sportSportplatz

SchoolÉcoleSchule

RugbyRugbyRugby

Nature ReserveRéserve naturelleNaturschutzgebiet

PicnicPique-niquePicknick

Riding StablesCentre équestreReiterhof

Prehistoric SiteSite préhistoriquePrähistorische Stätte

PO

Post OfficeBureau de postePostamt

Jet SkiSki de GicleurStrahl Ski

MastPylôneMast

Motor (cycle) RacingCourse automobile (ou moto)Auto- / Motorradrennen

MMuseumMuséeMuseum

NT

National Trust for JerseyNational Trust de JerseyNational Trust für Jersey

TennisTennisTennis

SwimmingNatationSchwimmen

WC

ToiletsToilettesToiletten

Toilets (disabled)Toilettes (handicapés)Toiletten (für Rollstuhlfahrer)

WC

ViewpointPoint de vueAussichtspunkt

Water SkiingSki nautiqueWasserski

Wind-surfingPlanche à voileWindsurfen

YachtingNavigation de plaisanceSegeln

ZooZooZoo

Note to walkersAll persons using footpaths or walks shown do so at their own risk. Neither States of Jersey Planning and Environment nor Jersey Tourism can accept responsibility for any personal injury. It is recommended that all children should always be accompanied by an adult.

AccommodationHébergementUnterkünfte

AlderneyGuernsey

England

France

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For further information visit:

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