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Every day a journey

Original Poster:

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43 months

Wednesday 28th August
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Staying in St Helier

Recs for things to do, places to go, places to eat (especially seafood)

anyone?

End of september

djc206

12,615 posts

130 months

Wednesday 28th August
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Jersey war tunnels, can get the bus direct to the door.

La Mare Wine Estate is quite pleasant for a visit. Again bus stops right outside. Nearby is the Devils Hole which has a pub near it, again bus stops right outside…

Locke’s Cafe does a mean long black.

We mostly just wandered around when I was there last week. We stayed between St Helier and St Aubin which allowed us to walk everywhere but as you can probably tell I’m a big fan of the bus network!

In St Aubin we ate at the Salty Dog which was pretty good. Heard good things about the Lazin Lizard but it wasn’t open on the days we were there. Had Le Braye cafe recommended to me but didn’t make it over to that side of the island.

Every day a journey

Original Poster:

1,850 posts

43 months

Wednesday 28th August
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djc206 said:
Jersey war tunnels, can get the bus direct to the door.

La Mare Wine Estate is quite pleasant for a visit. Again bus stops right outside. Nearby is the Devils Hole which has a pub near it, again bus stops right outside…

Locke’s Cafe does a mean long black.

We mostly just wandered around when I was there last week. We stayed between St Helier and St Aubin which allowed us to walk everywhere but as you can probably tell I’m a big fan of the bus network!

In St Aubin we ate at the Salty Dog which was pretty good. Heard good things about the Lazin Lizard but it wasn’t open on the days we were there. Had Le Braye cafe recommended to me but didn’t make it over to that side of the island.
Thanks DJC

Last time I was on the island was nearly 30 years ago....for a Stag Weekend (groom was from there) so can't remmebr much of it!!

djc206

12,615 posts

130 months

Wednesday 28th August
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Oh and Jersey Crab Shack at St Brelade was recommended, again didn’t make it over there as ran out of time.

mhocking

95 posts

168 months

Wednesday 28th August
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Just back after a long weekend & first time Jersey. The War tunnels was interesting, Jersey Zoo also, St Helier itself was a bit disappointing if you are a shopping fan.

St Brelades Bay has a stunning beach & we ate at Oysterbox which was great and not too expensive. Gorey is worth a trip also. We had a car and just pottered around the island.

eliot

11,694 posts

259 months

Wednesday 28th August
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As others, the war tunnels.

Mont Orgueil Castle worth a visit if only for the views over some lovely houses.

The Boat House restaurant in St Aubin was good too.

We stayed in the Pom ‘dor on liberation square - nice but seems to be full old people (and i’m 55!), the Royal Yacht next door is probably a better bet - but no doubt more expensive.

Also got the bus to Portelet beach and walked over to the nearby gun emplacements and then walked back into st aubin for lunch at the aforementioned boat house.

Busses are a fixed price anywhere on the Island.


Edited by eliot on Wednesday 28th August 13:40

bloomen

7,189 posts

164 months

Wednesday 28th August
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There are some very cool archipelagos like Les Ecrehous that RIB operators will go to.

Not sure when they operate up until but I'd love to see them.

stevemcs

8,924 posts

98 months

Wednesday 28th August
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eliot said:
As others, the war tunnels.

Mont Orgueil Castle worth a visit if only for the views over some lovely houses.

The Boat House restaurant in St Aubin was good too.

We stayed in the Pom ‘dor on liberation square - nice but seems to be full old people (and i’m 55!), the Royal Yacht next door is probably a better bet - but no doubt more expensive.

Also got the bus to Portelet beach and walked over to the nearby gun emplacements and then walked back into st aubin for lunch at the aforementioned boat house.

Busses are a fixed price anywhere on the Island.


Edited by eliot on Wednesday 28th August 13:40
We have stayed in both, preference is for the RY with a balcony over looking the harbour

djc206

12,615 posts

130 months

Wednesday 28th August
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I stayed in the Royal Yacht once, it was nice. They upgraded my room at check in because I’m such a loyal customer. It was my first ever visit to the Channel Islands never mind that hotel but I didn’t argue.

FiF

45,169 posts

256 months

Wednesday 28th August
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Family there. Our favourite beach is Greve de Lecq.