Mont Orgueil Castle towering over Gorey Harbour, Jersey

Jersey · Channel Islands

Your completeJerseytravel guide.

Forty-five beaches, eight centuries of castles and the sunniest skies in the British Isles — with an AI planner that turns it all into your day-by-day itinerary.

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45+

Beautiful beaches

Centuries of history

2,100+

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Welcome to Jersey

A tiny island, a thousand reasons to fall in love.

Nine miles by five, but somehow Jersey packs in 45 beaches, eight centuries of castles, world-class restaurants and the sunniest skies in the British Isles — British and French in the same breath.

Written by someone who actually lives here — honest favourites, tide-aware tips and the kind of secret spots a local would tell a friend.

45+

Beaches & coves

Centuries of stories

350+

Places, mapped

Trip planner

Welcome to Jersey

A tiny island, a thousand reasons to fall in love.

Nine miles by five, but somehow Jersey packs in 45 beaches, eight centuries of castles, world-class restaurants and the sunniest skies in the British Isles. It is British and French at the same time, wild and refined in the same breath — and small enough that you can have breakfast in St Helier, lunch on a tidal causeway and dinner watching the sun set over Corbière.

This guide is written by someone who actually lives here. No tourism-board polish — just honest favourites, tide-aware tips and the kind of secret spots a local would tell a friend.

45+

Beaches & coves

Centuries of stories

350+

Places, mapped

Trip planner

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.

Getting 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. There are no motorways — the island-wide limit is 40 mph, and on 'green lanes' it drops to 15 mph, where walkers and horses have priority.

Entry & 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.

Money & 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.

Language & time

English is universal; Jèrriais (Jersey French) survives on signs. Time zone: GMT / BST — same as UK. Plugs: UK three-pin (Type G), 230V.

Tides & 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.

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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.

Getting around

Entry & 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.

Money & 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.

Language & time

English is universal; Jèrriais (Jersey French) survives on signs. Time zone: GMT / BST — same as UK. Plugs: UK three-pin (Type G), 230V.

Tides & 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.

Weather & best time

May–September is warmest (18–22°C), and Jersey clocks more sunshine hours than anywhere in the British Isles. Spring covers the cliff paths in wildflowers, September brings warm sea and fewer crowds. Pack layers — coastal weather changes fast.

Emergencies & health

Dial 999 for emergency services. Jersey General Hospital in St Helier. UK NHS cover does NOT apply — bring travel insurance with medical cover.

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.

Getting around

Entry & 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.

Money & 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.

Language & time

English is universal; Jèrriais (Jersey French) survives on signs. Time zone: GMT / BST — same as UK. Plugs: UK three-pin (Type G), 230V.

Tides & 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.