travel & tours
Road to discovery Jersey may be small, but it has a lot to offer, so make sure you don’t miss out! Although Jersey is modest in size, its winding leafy lanes and coastal roads provide over 350 miles of routes for visitors to explore. Whether you traverse the island by hire-car, coach, bus or pushbike, there are plenty of places to see on your journey. So, sit back and relax while we take you on a tour of the highlights. If you want to travel in style visit Le Riche Restorers, home of Jersey Classic Car Hire, and pick from their range of classic cars, which include the Citroën 2CV Dolly, Triumph Stag and MG Sprite, as well as VW Campervans to get you from A to B. Our first stop is a family favourite, Jersey Zoo – home of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Situated four miles north of St Helier, in the parish of Trinity, it is easily accessible by car, bicycle, bus or coach. Here you will find a range of animals including apes, bears, lemurs, meerkats, reptiles and birds in addition to seasonal activities. If you fancy a meander around the east coast, start at St Catherine’s Breakwater where you can find the Sandwizard, Simon Smith’s giant sandcastle sculpture, and the popular Breakwater Café, with its award-winning ice cream. Next head west towards St Clements to The Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor, where you’ll find unique plant collections which thrive in Jersey’s exceptionally fertile soil. It’s also home to one of the largest herb gardens in the UK. Now time for some history as you move onto Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey, one of the world’s finest medieval castles. Here you can discover secret rooms, gruesome tales and hidden treasures. No tour of Jersey would be complete without driving down Five Mile Road, which is, believe it or not, one of the longest roads on the island. This road, which runs
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alongside St Ouen’s bay, not only provides travellers with beautiful vistas along the way, but also a range of eateries where you can grab a drink or light bite while soaking up scenery and fresh sea air. If you want to let someone else take the wheel, Jersey’s public transport network is the perfect way to get around. The bus services from Liberation Station are linked with the island’s main locations and attractions, so you won’t miss a thing. Coach tours are also a great way to navigate the island’s top spots while taking in the sights. Visitors can choose from modern fleets to beautifully restored, open-top vintage buses, so take your pick and enjoy Jersey!
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