Saint Helier Travel Guide

  Elizabeth Castle, St Helier, Jersey
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  • Elizabeth Castle, St Helier, Jersey
      Elizabeth Castle, St Helier, Jersey
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  • Beach at St Helier, Jersey
      Beach at St Helier, Jersey
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  • Liberation Square, St Helier, Jersey
      Liberation Square, St Helier, Jersey
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  •   Saint Helier
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Things to Do  

Marilyn Monroe Exhibition in Jersey Museum

Marilyn Monroe Exhibition in Jersey Museum, Saint Helier

 droscar Says:  A local resident has amassed a large collection during 20 years of Marilyn's screen and personnel outfits which is on loan to the heritage museum until september/2010.Just another reason to visit this interesting St Helier Attraction. £8 entry to museum for adults 

Fill in your Basket

Fill in your Basket, Saint Helier

 jakiline Says:  The Market at Saint Helier is a colourful and joyful place where you can post your letters (post office), have a nice cup of tea, or have some fish'n chips, buy flowers for your Valentine, or a Birthday cake, or simply walk around and do your daily shopping. 

Tide!

Tide!, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  St Helier, and all of Jersey I guess, has one of the largest tide flows I've ever seen. When it's in it is right on the front but it disappears leaving what looks like a lunar surface when it goes out.Good beachcombing opportunities? 

Indoor market.

Indoor market., Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  Good place to shop for a picnic, fresh fruit and veg are great, or gifts to take home. A couple of cafes serving tasty food as well.Excellent place to visit when the weather is not so good. 

Havre des Pas

Havre des Pas, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  This was the best beach we found in St Helier. If the weather is good, a great place to spend time, if the tide is in (see later tip) there are seats on the prom too. 

Liberation Monument

Liberation Monument, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  Outside the tourist information office, the monument to liberation from German occupation in WWII. Now a pleasant place to sit and enjoy a locally made ice cream. 

Pier

Pier, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  On Harve des Pas seafront, the pier has a safe bathing area, patrolled by lifeguards in the summer. There are cafes and good places to enjoy the sunshine.Spent a lovely cople of hours here. 

Elizabeth castle

Elizabeth castle, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  Named after QE1 many years ago, the castle guards the entrance to the harbour. If the tide is out you can walk to it but if it's in the only way to it is by "puddleduck" an amphibeous craft - see a later transport tip.Cost of entry for adults (2006) is £5.40 this gives you... 

Jersey War Tunnels

Jersey War Tunnels, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  One of the most popular places to visit on Jersey, a short bus ride from St Helier.This is a tunnel complex built by forced labourers for the occupying German army during WWII.Originaly to be used as a secure base and then as a military hospital now it shows what life was... 

Hotels  

Stafford Hotel

 1 Review and 38 Opinions  My girlfriend and I spent 1 night at the 2* Stafford Hotel during our weekend visit to Jersey in... 

Havelock Guest House

 1 Review and 20 Opinions  In a great position right on the seafront, close to a beach and pier, and a five minute walk from... 

Restaurants  

Gradees Restaurant: Great Seafood! Pleasant Service!

Gradees Restaurant: Great Seafood!  Pleasant Service!, Saint Helier

 droscar Says:  Some reports mention it's difficult to find so we've added a map. It's 10mins max by foot from the Bus Station (A brand new building by Liberation Square) and an easy stroll. Coming from town (see map) when you get to the arcade Gradees is behind an indian restaurant. Each... 

Pure Charity Coffee Shop: Great Coffee Place in Covered Market

Pure Charity Coffee Shop: Great Coffee Place in Covered Market, Saint Helier

 droscar Says:  Situated in the middle of the impresive covered market, itself offering an amazing range of fresh fruit, flowers and vedgetables is the Pure Charity Coffee Shop.It is actually run as a charity helping fund the local hospice as well as a roumanian charity.Great coffee and a... 

Casa Madeira: Portuguese

Casa Madeira: Portuguese, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  First time in a Portuguese restaurant outside of Portugal.Very impressed with the food and friendly service. Good vegetarian choices for Mrs B. and a bewildering selection for me.Slightly more expensive than usual but is well worth it. 

Jaipur Indian Restaurant: Good curry

Jaipur Indian Restaurant: Good curry, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  Regular readers will know of our liking for curry. As usual we had the urge in St Helier. Spotted this place and liked the look of the menu, good choice.Mrs Bonio had the vegetarian set meal and I went for the meat eaters option, both great value, with a choice of tasty and... 

Nightlife  

Pubs: Bonio's beer guide

Pubs: Bonio's beer guide, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  St Helier was not exactly teeming with places for beer drinkers.Two places I did find and recommend for a decent pint areLamplighter - Mulcaster Street.andPrince of Wales - Hilgrove Lane.Both can be found in the town centre and sell several real ales, neither appeared to... 

Transportation  

Airport to St Helier by #15 Connex Bus

Airport to St Helier by #15 Connex Bus, Saint Helier

 droscar Says:  Regular 20-30mins service off season too, costing just £1.60. Returns from Liberation Square - a new modern bus station and spotless buses. Luggage space a bit limited so try to get early in the queue and sit at front. Taxis to Saint Helier are often up to £15Jersey has a... 

Puddleduck to Elizabeth castle

Puddleduck to Elizabeth castle, Saint Helier

 bonio Says:  The most interesting way to the castle is on the "puddleduck" - it's an amphibious craft and the journey takes around 10 mins if the tide is in or 5 mins if not. For more enjoyment go when the tide is in!Cost of a return journey (2006) £5.40 for adults. 

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 On Harve des Pas seafront, the pier has a safe bathing area, patrolled by lifeguards in the summer. There are cafes and good places to enjoy the sunshine.Spent... 

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 A four day trip to Jersey, our first time in the Channel Islands. Came home with mixed feelings, enjoyed our visit but probably will not hurry back - maybe we're a little too young (mid 40's) the... 

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 I just discovered there are Channel Islands in North America... Well the ones I visited are very near the Norman Coast ("département "La Manche"). They speak English, but local people still speak... 

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