Day Trips from Jersey.

Low rugged hills, warm summers and a beautiful coastline is a fitting description of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. Combining the comforts of England with the delicious flavours of France, Jersey is perfect for a short break. It also adds that extra zing of excitement that a staycation can sometimes fail to ignite.

Lively and atmospheric, the capital of the island Saint Helier is found on the southern shore. It’s close to Jersey Airport, and welcomes most visitors with open arms. With many attractions waiting to be explored, fabulous restaurants to wow over your tastebuds, endless valleys, breath-taking countryside, a visit to Jersey is sure to be unforgettable.

Jersey is surrounded by her beautiful little sisters and each is just a hop, skip and a jump away. If you fancy a change of pace, hop on a ferry at Jersey Harbour and spend some of your days delighting in the beauty of the smaller surrounding Channel Islands.

Sark

Blissfully free of traffic except the odd tractor or two, a trip to Sark will see you step into simple and untouched beauty. On your approach, the sight of towering cliffs adorned in wild flowers will give you a taste of what’s to come.

Stepping off onto solid ground at Sark Quay, make your way to the village. Pick up a picnic lunch from the quaint shops and let your explorations begin. Perhaps the best way to get around if you prefer not to walk is on a hired bike. Feel the breeze in your hair and the sun on your face as you pedal leisurely along the winding coastal tracks. Perhaps head to Port Gorey or even Seigneurie Gardens. The Gouliot Headland on the other hand affords breathtaking sea views.

If you decide to stay past sunset, you will be in for the best stargazing show of your life. Sark enjoys completely uninterrupted night skies. This is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Alderney

With its own airport and harbour, Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands. It’s more populated than Sark and Herm combined. Despite this, you can still enjoy your own little slice of island heaven. For a different way to explore, jump into a kayak and gaze in awe at the island from the view of the water. Find your own private cove to take a break and relax.

Rich in history both on land and offshore, you can step back in time on Alderney. Dive underwater and experience the Elizabethan Wreck. Boasting excellent fishing, this is the ideal place to try your hand, or, enjoy a game of tennis or even golf at the 9 hole course. There are plenty of activities to make your day trip to Alderney memorable.

Herm

Measuring just one and a half miles long and half a mile wide, the island of Herm is tiny by anyone’s standards. Although it is inhabited, less than 50 people call it home. Sandwiched between Guernsey and Sark, it’s another island on which you can truly appreciate Mother Nature and her creations.

The beaches are hard to beat. You can nearly always find a sandy stretch to call your own. Take a dip and go snorkelling in the clear waters and discover the wonders of the sea in the tidal rock pools. You might prefer a walk amongst the flora towards the cliffs with some binoculars. Enjoy a spot of bird watching as terns and puffins come and go. However you spend your time, you will be sure to enjoy it crowd free and at your own pace.

A day trip to any or all of these islands will be the perfect complement to your holiday in Jersey. Have you ever visited Sark, Alderney or Herm? Share your experiences with us!