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St Brelade's Bay
Jersey's most-loved south-coast crescent beach. Find opening hours, tips and how to get there on this page.
Best for:Families · Swimmers · All ages
St Brelade Half day Checked 2025-11
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Weather
19°C · Sunny
Light SW breeze, UV 5
High tide
14:42
Range 9.8m — check before rock-pooling
Top pick today
Plémont Bay
Best at low tide for sea caves
Sunset spot
La Corbière
Sunset at 20:51
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What kind of Jersey will yours be?
Pick a thread and pull on it. Mix and match — the island is small enough to do it all.
Editor's pick
Top 10 things to do in Jersey
A ranked, opinionated shortlist by our team. Skip the rest if you only have a long weekend.
Where to stay
Hotels worth booking.
From the historic Pomme d'Or to family-friendly Merton — hand-picked stays with live Booking.com rates.
Pomme d'Or HotelBooking.comLiberation Square, St Helier
The Atlantic HotelBooking.comLe Mont de la Pulente, St Brelade
Merton HotelBooking.comBelvedere Hill, St Saviour- L'Horizon Beach Hotel & SpaBooking.comSt Brelade's Bay
Pubs of Jersey
Where islanders drink.
Granite locals, gastropubs and sunset terraces — Jersey's pub scene punches well above its weight.
The LamplighterDetailsMulcaster Street, St Helier- The Prince of Wales TavernDetailsHilgrove Street, St Helier
- The Cock & BottleDetailsRoyal Square, St Helier
- The Tipsy Toad Town HouseDetailsSnow Hill, St Helier
Featured places
Loved by locals & first-timers
A curated short-list. Skim it, save your favourites, build a day around them.
SunsetIconic
La Corbière Lighthouse
Jersey's famous white lighthouse on a tidal rock. Find opening hours, tips and how to get there on this page.
Best for:Sunset · Photographers · Walkers
Check tide times before visiting
St Brelade 1–2 hours Checked 2025-11
HistoryIconic
Mont Orgueil Castle
A spectacular medieval fortress towering over Gorey Harbour.
Best for:History · Families · Photographers
Gorey, St Martin 2–3 hours Checked 2025-11
FamilyWildlife
Jersey Zoo
Conservation-led zoo founded by Gerald Durrell. Find opening hours, tips and how to get there on this page.
Best for:Families · Wildlife
Les Augrès Manor, Trinity Half day Checked 2025-11
PhotogenicTides
Plémont Bay
Dramatic north-coast cove with sea caves at low tide.
Best for:Photographers · Adventurers
Check tide times before visiting
St Ouen 2 hours Checked 2025-11
FoodSea views
Oyster Box
Beachfront seafood restaurant on St Brelade's Bay.
Best for:Couples · Seafood lovers
St Brelade's Bay 1.5–2 hours Checked 2025-11
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Practical info
Everything you need to know before you go.
Money, transport, tides, weather, language — the essentials for first-time visitors to Jersey.
Getting to Jersey
Direct flights from 25+ UK and European airports (Jersey JER). Ferries from Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo with Condor — book vehicles early in summer.
Read moreGetting around
LibertyBus covers the whole island (£2.60 single, AvanchiCard for daily caps). Rent a car for north-coast cliffs, hire e-bikes for the railway path, walk St Helier.
Read moreEntry & documents
Jersey is not in the UK or EU. Most visitors need a passport (UK & Irish citizens can use ID). UK ETA does not cover Jersey — check Jersey-specific rules.
Read moreMoney & costs
Jersey pound (£) at parity with GBP — UK notes accepted everywhere, Jersey notes rarely accepted in UK. Cards work almost everywhere. No VAT, but 5% GST applies.
Read moreLanguage & time
English is universal; Jèrriais (Jersey French) survives on signs. Time zone: GMT / BST — same as UK. Plugs: UK three-pin (Type G), 230V.
Read moreTides & beach safety
Jersey has one of the world's largest tidal ranges (up to 12m). Always check tide tables before rock-pooling, walking to Elizabeth Castle or exploring caves.
Read moreWeather & best time
May–September is warmest (18–22°C, sunniest in UK). Spring brings wildflowers, autumn fewer crowds. Pack layers — coastal weather changes fast.
Read moreEmergencies & health
Dial 999 for emergency services. Jersey General Hospital in St Helier. UK NHS cover does NOT apply — bring travel insurance with medical cover.
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