Jersey
The Channel Islands are situated in the Gulf of St Malo and, although closer to France, are part of the British Isles. Jersey, the largest and most southerly channel island, is less than one hour’s flying time from England yet enjoys a much milder climate year round. Set in the sparkling waters of the Bay of St. Malo, Jersey is only 14 miles from the coast of France and just 100 miles from England’s south coast.
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Best Holiday Destination
Jersey is an ideal holiday destination, where you will find the best things in life. Golden sweeps of sand fringe the coast – providing you with a beach for every day of your holiday. Inland, you can lose yourself in the multitude of pretty country lanes where the cyclist and pedestrian have priority so that you can stroll or pedal in safety.
Active Jersey Holidays
There is plenty to keep the active person happy. Jersey’s award-winning beaches provide for many water sports where you can learn to surf, dive, jet ski or just generally have fun in a clean, safe environment.
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The island also boasts five golf courses, as well as facilities to play tennis, bowls and many other sports. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or car and explore the island through a network of green lanes where the cyclist and pedestrian have right of way.
Jersey is a Mecca for sportsmen and women, with modern indoor and outdoor facilities available and most major sports represented. If you are a member of a local sports association or team and are looking to organise a tour, then look no further than Jersey. With easy access via low cost airlines from the UK, the island is a great destination for sports tours.
Historic Jersey Holidays
A long heritage of sea-faring independence has formed today’s Jersey. Its colourful past has many stories to tell. From the prehistoric monuments built over 200,000 years ago to the Island’s occupation during the second World War, history is brought to life through the many museums and heritage sites around the island. In the east, you can explore the magnificent Mont Orgueil. Originally built in the thirteenth century, to protect the island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. |  |
This jewel in Jersey’s crown is one of the best preserved castles in Britain and one of the most photographed sites on the island. It makes the perfect back-drop for medieval drama and re-enactment with spectacular views over the island and across the sea to France.
 | Across the other side of the island, you will find the Jersey War Tunnels. This complex of tunnels was excavated between October 1941 and January 1944 by the occupying German forces using forced and slave labour. In January 1944, with the Allied Invasion looming it was converted into a bomb and assault-proof casualty clearing station. The result was almost a kilometre of concrete-lined tunnels and galleries comprising of wards for 500 casualties, staff quarters, operating theatre, kitchens and stores. Within the complex is the award winning ’Captive Island’ exhibition, the definitive and chillingly realistic story of the German Occupation of Jersey. |
In the main town of St. Helier, you will find numerous museums and buildings of interest including the award-winning Jersey Museum, where you will find the real history, traditions and culture of the island explained in a way that is both exciting and understandable. Close by is the Maritime Museum. Set in the historic harbour area of St. Helier, the Maritime Museum takes as its theme the sea and our relationship with it. It reflects the experience of islanders and Jersey’s Maritime heritage, both contemporary and historic.
Rain or Shine
Whatever the season, Jersey has a magic all of its own. From hot, lazy summer holiday weekends, through rich autumn days to bright fields of daffodils in spring, Jersey is a natural year-round holiday choice. The largest and most southerly of the Channel Islands, the island of Jersey, offers the best of Britain and France - both cultures have strong influences in the Island. Friendly and safe. Beautiful and unspoilt. Vibrant and enlivening. Jersey has a culture uniquely its own. |  |
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