Discover Jersey

Explore beaches named in French. Sample continental cuisine. Enjoy paying in pounds and pence.

This is Jersey. Europe without the Euro

This is Jersey, Europe without the Euro.

Discover Jersey

Find out what the professionals think, these articles are written by real people – not an advertising agency – with real things to say on all kinds of subjects, from leisure to lifestyle.  There are even a few names you might recognise…  tracking pixel

'All At Sea' by Hazel Irvine

All At Sea

BBC TV sports reporter Hazel Irvine isn't the kind of girl who likes to sit still. With her equally energetic Other Half, she spent an action-packed weekend in Jersey. It almost wore her out

'Happy Families' by Nigel Tisdall

Happy Families

One morning we awoke to find jockeys cantering through the surf as they prepared for the Bank Holiday races at Les Landes. 'Do you really have horseracing in Jersey?' I asked at reception. Oh yes they do, and the meeting turned out to be a very neighbourly affair with fête-like stalls ...

'Magnetic North Coast' by Christopher Somerville

Magnetic North Coast

Jersey isn't all milk and honey. Christopher Somerville takes an exhilarating walk on the island's wild side.

'Quick Weekender' by Alice Beer

Quick Weekender

Jersey is the perfect destination for that reviving springtime break - with a bit of shopping and pampering thrown in for good measure, as travel journalist and TV personality Alice Beer discovers.

'Feet First' by Andy Stansfield

Andy Stansfield - Travel Writer

Outdoor writer Andy Stansfield share the company of raconteurs, hawks, novices and old hands on a stage of Jersey's around island coastal walk.

Romantics in the Channel Islands

Romantics in the Channel Islands - Robert Tilling painting

The Romantic movement flourished in the late 18th Century and Jersey's rugged coastlines, extreme weather, atmospheric light and lush interiors were perfect ingredients for the early Romantics artists.

'Little Big Island' by Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox and husband Robert Fripp take a winter break in Jersey. It’s the first time she’s been back since a childhood visit. The island seems to have grown up with her.

'Life and Liberty' by Sue Cook

Sue Cook, Corbiere Radio Tower, Jersey

Jersey’s experiences during World War Two have left enduring memories. When your liberty is taken away, you don’t forget in a hurry. Broadcaster Sue Cook, who has presented everything from the Holiday programme to Radio 4’s popular Making History, looks at how the Jersey of today remembers all its y ...

'Offshore' by Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle in Jersey

A look at Jersey from adventurer, TV presenter and self-confessed island addict Ben Fogle.

'In search of the Ultimate Crab Sandwich' by Clive Tully

Clive Tully in Jersey

Clive Tully writes about the Great Outdoors. He’s an experienced walker, so who better to accept the challenge of finding two coastal walks with a tasty reward at the end of each?

`Happy Birthday from John' by John Cleese

John Cleese

Durrell Wildlife, founded by pioneer conservationist and author Gerald Durrell in 1959, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. It has become an island icon, though its influence has spread way beyond Jersey. John Cleese explains why he’s a long-standing fan.

'Lads and Dads' by Mark Hodson

Lads & Dads go karting

We asked Sunday Times travel journalist Mark Hodson and son Callum to put a few of our attractions to the test. How did they get on?

'Coasting Along' by Miranda Krestovnikoff

Miranda Krestovnikoff

Miranda Krestovnikoff was one of the presenters on the hugely popular BBC2 series Coast. She never managed to get to Jersey – others in the team reported from the island – so we just had to put that right.

'Tasty Walks' by Paul Mansfield

Paul Mansfield

Walking and eating are two of the things that Jersey does very well. They go well together too. Travel writer Paul Mansfield samples them on a spring break.

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