Jersey
Jersey Short Break
Jersey short breaks are ideal for those who wish to explore the beauty of the British Channel Islands, as it is the Channel Island which is located closest to the equator, meaning visitors can expect warm summer days and mild winters. Situated in the English Channel, the small island is only nine miles long and five miles wide and was once a part of mainland France. Home to the Jersey cow and famed for the knitted sweaters known as 'jerseys' worldwide, Jersey has an enchanting rural landscape, with a beautiful coastline of sandy beaches, magnificent cliffs and untouched coves. The island also boasts a vast green-belt area, with a network of 'green lanes' for hikers, horse-riding and cycling.
A distinctly French flavour influences the island, with gourmet cuisine and French street names amidst the Norman farmhouses and narrow lanes. However the island is intrinsically British, with the capital of St Helier offering all the quaint attractions of a British town. Shopping on a Jersey short break is also a treat, with low rates and no VAT charges; visitors can pick up a real bargain in the picturesque towns and villages.
Jersey short breaks in the island capital of St Helier offer the added attraction of the noonday guns being fired from Elizabeth Castle, which overlooks the beautiful St Aubin's Bay. The bay boasts a rich maritime history, which can be explored in the Maritime Museum and by visiting the old castles and relics time has left behind on this unique island.
Jersey has seen much of British history on it's sandy shores and is home to an array of historical and unusual attractions, such as the poignant German Underground Hospital or the Jersey Zoo, which is a haven for endangered animals. On a Jersey short break visitors in August can see the Battle of the Flowers parade, which has been an annual event since 1902 and is a magical experience.
