In association with: Visit Jersey
Discover an island escape with a wild coastline, intriguing heritage and warm hospitality at its soul
The island of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, is only nine by five miles but hides big adventures for clients. After a short flight from one of 20 airports in the UK and Ireland or a ferry ride from Poole or Portsmouth, visitors can be walking along 48 miles of sandy coastline, exploring a medieval fortress or settling down for a freshly caught seafood lunch.
And the island has twice as much to offer, literally, when the tide is out and Jersey doubles in size, creating even more opportunities to see the island’s offshore reefs, cliffside castles and more.
Explore outdoors
With 24 sandy beaches and one of the world’s largest tidal ranges, there’s endless coastal scenery to explore for nature lovers in Jersey. The island’s winding hiking trails and cycle-friendly paths let visitors explore the unique landscapes of this aspiring geopark or wander the wilds of the Jersey National Park.
Those seeking marine wonders can catch a boat to offshore reefs – and might even spot dolphins along the way. At night, under Jersey’s star-strewn sky, clients will discover another island secret, bioluminescence, visible on shoreline walks.
Dive into history
Jersey’s heritage might be cemented in the history books, but the island’s historic sights bring its past right off the page. La Hougue Bie is a Neolithic passage tomb older than the Egyptian pyramids, while above it stands a 16th-century chapel and a German Second World War command bunker.
Clients can also take in sea views from medieval Mont Orgueil Castle, which has stood for more than 800 years, while the Jersey War Tunnels and scattered fortifications on the island offer further fascinating historical insight.
Flavours of Jersey
Jersey’s culinary offerings make it a must‑visit for food lovers, although you might want to advise clients to leave their belts at home. Restaurants span local haunts and fine dining by the sea, from Michelin-starred Bohemia to stylish Quayside. The island’s eateries major on freshly caught seafood such as scallops, lobster and crab, pairing it with local produce like the famed Jersey Royal potatoes and even Jersey-made wine.
To build up an appetite, clients can take a tour to explore the island’s oyster fields before enjoying a tasting session at acclaimed pub The Seymour. And of course, for adults and kids alike, no walk on Jersey’s beaches is complete without a delicious Jersey dairy ice cream.
Jersey on screen
Clients might be familiar with Jersey from the popular 1980s TV drama Bergerac, which was set on the island and returned in a reimagined series in February. The six-part series combines high-stakes crime and mystery against a backdrop of Jersey’s picturesque harbours, headlands and beaches.
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Win a stay in Jersey
You could win a two-night stay in Jersey at Longueville Manor, including return flights with British Airways, daily breakfast, an à la carte dinner, classic car hire and an exclusive themed island tour. Plus, book a trip to Jersey for your clients for the chance to win one of five £30 Everyman Cinema gift cards every week! Terms apply.
TO ENTER: visit business.jersey.com/ trade/bergerac/competition
For more information or to plan a client’s trip to Jersey, visit business.jersey.com
PICTURES: Andy Le Gresley Photography