Jersey & Guernsey City Guide

Jersey

Eating in Jersey

Bohemia in Green St, St Helier. Jersey has a well-deserved Michelin star and uses locally sourced produce. Those on a budget can enjoy the excellent bar menu. The cocktails here are well worth a try, especially ‘Cherry Lips’, the local speciality.
Green Island Restauant in St Clement, about 10 minutes from St Helier has a reputation for being the best sea-food restaurant in Jersey. It also holds the title as the most Southernly restaurant in the UK.
Bistro Soleil overlooks the beach at Beaumont and the mediaeval fort – the combination of excellent food and views make this a great choice for lunch or dinner.
Jersey Pottery gives you the combined experience of being able to watch the local potters at their craft, buy a souvenir to bring home and have a great lunch or dinner in one of the cafes and restaurants. The seafood is particularly good.

Where to Stay in Jersey

Budget: Merton Hotel, St Helier. This hotel sits on a hill overlooking St Helier and is particularly suitable for families.
Mid Range: Pomme D’Or, St Helier. This recently refurbished hotel lies in a prime location in St Helier, by the harbour.
Luxury: L’Horizon Hotel & Spa, St Brelades – this hotel was originally built in 1850 as a stylish seaside villa and is now a stylish luxury hotel and restaurant, directly on the beach of St Brelades Bay.

Things to see in Jersey

Jersey War Tunnels – a high tech museum inside half a mile of tunnels dug by the Germans which tells the story of the occupation of Jersey during WW2.
Jersey Zoo and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust – this is the unique breeding centre and sanctuary founded by the author Gerard Durrell around 40 years ago which also aims to save animals from extinction. The 31 acres of land also have some beautiful gardens and exhibitions. Apparently there are 300 births every day at the conservation centre.
Mount Orgueil Castle – this impressive castle towers above the pretty harbour of Gorey and is one of the best preserved in Britain. It was built in the 13th century to protect the islanders from the French and makes a great subject for a photo with views across the sea to France.
La Mare Vineyards & Distillery – these vineyards were established almost 40 years ago within 21 acres and the grounds of an 18th century farmhouse. The experience allows you to sample the unique tasty Jersey Apple brandy and another 5 different wines.

Guernsey

Eating in Guernsey

Budget: Fleur du Jardin, King’s Mills, Castel. Cosy 16th century inn which is full of interesting nooks and crannies and serves good pub grub.
Mid Range: Dix-Neuf – a hip new wine bar/café/restaurant right in the heart of St Peter’s Port which serves everything from bangers and mash to croissants.
High End: Christophe – recently awarded a Michelin star – this restaurant combines contemporary elegance with French cuisine
Café du Moulin – this is one of Guernsey’s best restaurants with reasonably priced formal dining and an amazing garden. It also offers luxury self catering cottages.

Where to Stay in Guernsey

Budget: There are 3 campsites on the island, offering good amenities and views.
Mid Range: Auberge du Val Guest House, St Saviours has its own herb garden and also offers a bistro with good food.
Luxury: La Fregate is a boutique hotel set high up in the hills of St Peter’s Port which has stunning views over the yachts in the marina to Herm.
Fermain Valley Hotel, set in beautiful gardens and views.

Things to do and see in Guernsey

Catch an open air theatre performance at Castle Cornet and take a peek in the Little Chapel – the smallest chapel in the world, decorated by broken china and shells.
Museums – there are a number of different museums for all tastes and ages. Check out the quirky ‘Telephone Museum’ which can give you a taste of the past with some of the original weighty phones (remember the Mickey Mouse phones of the 80s?) and a hands-on exhibition on telephone communications on Guernsey.
Fort Grey is a Martello tower, located at Roquaine on the rocky coast which claimed numerous ships. The tower was built in 1804 to defend the West coast. It now contains the Ship Wreck museum with info and artifacts from these historic shipwrecks
For those of you who prefer a little more sparkle in your lives, there is also a Diamond Museum about the history and setting of diamonds.
The Folk Museum run by the National Trust depicts life in Guernsey 100 years ago
La Valette Underground Military Museum in St Peter Port– as the name implies, this covers Guernsey’s military history and is set in well lit air-conditioned tunnels.

More info: http://www.visitguernsey.com/

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