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The largest and the southernmost of the Channel Islands, Jersey is an island of much natural beauty and has endured an often war-torn and battle-laden history. The Bailiwick of Jersey, to give it its full name, is a British Crown dependency but has plenty of French influence due to its proximity to the Normandy coast, with a number of French place names, the Norman dialect of Jerriais spoken and a history that has seen French rule from time to time.
Visitors to the small island of Jersey can expect an array of beautiful scenery, with striking beaches, cliffs, dunes and woodland. Views from the island out into the channel are also pleasing to the eye, particularly on a clear and sunny day. The island is only 45 square miles in size, with an average width of nine miles and height of five miles. This swells and decreases by up to 12 metres twice a day due to Jersey’s position in the Bay of St Malo, one of the largest such rises and falls in the world. There are two main ways of reaching the island of Jersey – by plane and by boat; Jersey Airport is in the west part of the island while the main port is also the main town on the island – St Helier.
The Jersey Pullover and Jersey Cattle are strongly associated with the island, as their names suggest. In fact, the term jersey has become synonymous with pullovers among some, while the distinctive breed of cattle has become the second largest breed of dairy cow in the world, known for its high quality milk and its brown and white markings. Another familiar feature associated with Jersey is its flag which has a red cross on a white background with a small crest.
Jersey is home to a whole host of attractions that give insight into the island’s history or offer fun days out for families and others. Firstly, the Durrell Wildlife Conservations Trust, or Jersey Zoo, aims to save endangered species from distinction. Its snailarium is used to help this and members of the public can adopt endangered snails, in doing so generating income for the centre. The aMaizin! Maze and Adventure Park also provides a fun and action-packed day out for visitors to the Channel Island. The island is home to Elizabeth Castle in St Aubin’s Bay and the Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey harbour. Other attractions on the island include the Maritime Museum, the Jersey War Tunnels which were built during the Second World War under Nazi occupation, the Jersey Museum and Art Gallery and the Jersey Living Legend Museum.
Visitors to the small island of Jersey can expect an array of beautiful scenery, with striking beaches, cliffs, dunes and woodland. Views from the island out into the channel are also pleasing to the eye, particularly on a clear and sunny day. The island is only 45 square miles in size, with an average width of nine miles and height of five miles. This swells and decreases by up to 12 metres twice a day due to Jersey’s position in the Bay of St Malo, one of the largest such rises and falls in the world. There are two main ways of reaching the island of Jersey – by plane and by boat; Jersey Airport is in the west part of the island while the main port is also the main town on the island – St Helier.
The Jersey Pullover and Jersey Cattle are strongly associated with the island, as their names suggest. In fact, the term jersey has become synonymous with pullovers among some, while the distinctive breed of cattle has become the second largest breed of dairy cow in the world, known for its high quality milk and its brown and white markings. Another familiar feature associated with Jersey is its flag which has a red cross on a white background with a small crest.
Jersey is home to a whole host of attractions that give insight into the island’s history or offer fun days out for families and others. Firstly, the Durrell Wildlife Conservations Trust, or Jersey Zoo, aims to save endangered species from distinction. Its snailarium is used to help this and members of the public can adopt endangered snails, in doing so generating income for the centre. The aMaizin! Maze and Adventure Park also provides a fun and action-packed day out for visitors to the Channel Island. The island is home to Elizabeth Castle in St Aubin’s Bay and the Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey harbour. Other attractions on the island include the Maritime Museum, the Jersey War Tunnels which were built during the Second World War under Nazi occupation, the Jersey Museum and Art Gallery and the Jersey Living Legend Museum.