St Helier is compact enough to walk in a couple of hours, and the best coastal walks start from a short bus ride. LibertyBus runs from Liberation Station on the Esplanade, and libertybus.je has the timetables. Jersey’s tides are large, with a range of over 10 m on spring tides, so any walk on sand, reef or causeway needs a tide check first. The Liberation Trail (about 2 hours, self-guided) Liberation Square.

St Helier packs two castles, three museums and a historic square into a small area, and nearly everything is run by Jersey Heritage. Prices are in Jersey pounds, equal to sterling, and the Jersey Heritage Pass costs £52.00 for adults for 7 days and covers the castles and museums below. Check tide times before visiting Elizabeth Castle. Elizabeth Castle The castle stands on a tidal islet in St Aubin’s Bay, about 1.

St Helier suits a short romantic break because the dining, the seafront hotels and some unusual places to stay are all close together. Prices are in Jersey pounds, equal to sterling. Two things need planning ahead: restaurant tables at weekends, and the tide for anything offshore. Dinner at Bohemia Bohemia is the restaurant at The Club Hotel and Spa on Green Street and has been Michelin-starred as of the 2025 guide, after 21 consecutive years with a star.

Jersey is small enough that St Helier works as a fixed base for several days, with LibertyBus carrying you out to each area each morning. Most routes start at Liberation Station on the Esplanade, and libertybus.je has the current fares and times. Prices are in Jersey pounds, equal to sterling. The tide and the season decide a lot here, so check tide times for Elizabeth Castle and the Corbiere causeway, and check opening dates for the castles and boat trips.

St Helier works well for families because the best sights are close together or a short bus ride away. Prices are in Jersey pounds, equal to sterling, and children under 6 get into the Jersey Heritage sites free. The tides are large, so check tide times before any beach or rock-pool visit and keep children close to you near the water. Jersey Zoo Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Les Augres Manor in Trinity covers 32 acres and keeps more than 130 species.

Most day trips from St Helier are short bus rides around Jersey, plus two boat options: Les Ecrehous by fast boat and St Malo by ferry. LibertyBus is the only public bus operator, and nearly every route starts at Liberation Station on the Esplanade. Check libertybus.je for current fares and timetables. All prices below are in Jersey pounds, which equal sterling. Gorey and Mont Orgueil (half day) Gorey is about 7 km east of town on LibertyBus routes 1, 1A or 2.

St Helier is a good base for structured visits, from guided walks over the tidal flats to coach circuits and the island’s German Occupation sites. Prices below are in Jersey pounds, which match sterling. Several of the experiences depend on the tide, so book with a guide and check times before you travel. Seabed walks to Seymour Tower Jersey Walk Adventures leads guided walks across the exposed seabed of the south-east reef at spring low tides.

St Helier is Jersey’s capital and sits on the south coast of the island, facing St Aubin’s Bay. Most of what you can do here is linked to the sea, the markets or the countryside parishes a short bus ride away. Prices are in Jersey pounds, which are worth the same as sterling. Bank of England notes are also used, but Jersey notes are not legal tender in the UK, so spend them before you leave.