This page ranks the walks around St Helier from gentle to tough, and ends with the ones where the tide sets the rules. The island’s buses all run from Liberation Station on the Esplanade, and libertybus.je lists times and fares. Spring tides rise and fall over 10 m here, which is why shore routes need checking. Easy: the town trail, about 2 hours The trail starts at Liberation Square and follows the story of the Occupation and the older town in seven stops.

Reading Jersey’s sights in date order makes the island’s story easier to follow. Entry fees are in pounds, with the Jersey pound equal to sterling. Most sites below belong to Jersey Heritage, whose 7-day pass is £52.00 for adults and £136.00 for a family, and the pass takes in Elizabeth Castle, Mont Orgueil, Jersey Museum, the Maritime Museum, La Hougue Bie and Hamptonne. About 6,000 years ago: La Hougue Bie In Grouville stands a Neolithic passage grave about 6,000 years old, with a 16th-century chapel on top and a German command bunker from the Second World War.

Couples can shape a St Helier break around how they want to spend the evening: a splurge, a quiet seaside supper or a night somewhere unusual. Costs are in pounds, with Jersey and sterling at par. The sea does the planning for you in a few places, so keep the tide table handy. The splurge: dinner at Bohemia The restaurant at The Club Hotel and Spa on Green Street kept a Michelin star for 21 years running to the 2025 guide.

What you can do in Jersey over several days changes with the calendar, so this page gives one plan for the main season and another for winter. St Helier stays your base in both, and LibertyBus carries you out each morning from Liberation Station. Prices are in pounds, with the Jersey pound at par with sterling. Main season, three days Elizabeth Castle and the boat trips need warmer months. In 2026 the castle opened on 18 March and closes on 1 November.

Children do well in Jersey when the day mixes something to see with something to splash in. This page compares the main family outings, then covers beach safety. Prices are in pounds, and the Jersey pound equals the pound sterling. What the main outings cost Outing Adult Child Family Notes Jersey Zoo (gate price) £21.00 £10.50 (3 to 10), £16.80 (11 to 16) See durrell.org About 10% less if booked online Elizabeth Castle with ferry £24.

This planner lists each outing with the transport, the length of time to set aside and the practical points. Buses leave from Liberation Station on the Esplanade, run by LibertyBus, the island’s only public operator. Look at libertybus.je for fares. Costs here are in pounds, with Jersey and sterling at par. Quick comparison Destination How Time to allow Main draw Gorey and Mont Orgueil Bus 1, 1A or 2 Half day Medieval castle and harbour St Brelade’s Bay Bus 12 or 14, about 25 minutes Half day Sandy bay, Fisherman’s Chapel La Corbiere Lighthouse Bus 12A or 22 Half day Tidal causeway and lighthouse Jersey Zoo Bus 3, 13 or 23 Half day Conservation zoo Les Ecrehous Bus 2 or 2A to St Catherine, then boat Half day Seals, sandbanks, reef St Malo DFDS fast ferry Full day Walled town in France The castle at Gorey Mont Orgueil Castle overlooks the harbour at Gorey, about 7 km east.

Jersey has a short list of well-established tours, and picking between them is easier with the main facts side by side. Costs are quoted in pounds. At a glance Tour Run by Season or timing Price guide Seabed walks to Seymour Tower or Icho Tower Jersey Walk Adventures Spring low tides About £13 to £30.50, night walks £22 to £25 Narrated vintage coach circuits Jersey Bus Tours Late March to October Adults about £18 to £22, children £10 to £12 Atlantic Wall strongpoint visits Jersey Military Tours and the Channel Islands Occupation Society Check with the operator Check with the operator Jersey War Tunnels exhibition Jersey War Tunnels 21 January to 21 December 2026 Adults £21.

Some of the best things to do in St Helier cost nothing, and the rest are bookable trips that need a little planning. Sterling prices apply, because the Jersey pound is pegged to the British pound and Bank of England notes are accepted. Jersey charges a 5% goods and services tax in place of VAT. Free to enjoy Havre des Pas pool. Opened in 1895 on the south-east shore, this tidal bathing pool keeps its sea water as the tide drops, with promenade terraces beside it.