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The main roads here can
be very busy and are only really suited to experienced cyclists. However many
of our country roads have been designated as 'Green Lanes' and a maximum
speed limit of 15 mph is imposed. In addition to this, a
network of Cycle Routes has been set up. Six individual 'cycle tours' can be
followed, either individually or linked with others in the series. They range
in length from 6 to 10 miles, are all classed as either 'easy' or 'moderate'
and will give a good look at many of the island's tourist attractions and
beauty spots. Bikes are available for hire locally from . |
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Jersey is just one of the
Channel Islands, each one having its own distinctive style and atmosphere.
Sark, where there are no cars, is well worth
a day trip. Our close proximity to
France also means that day trips and weekend breaks are very popular. A modern
fast ferry runs regularly between St. Helier and the medieval walled city of
St. Malo in Brittany. Visit Condor Ferries website for an idea of available
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Our restaurants in Jersey
have a well-deserved reputation for serving excellent food - the emphasis
usually being on freshly caught seafood. However, all tastes and budgets are
well catered for and at least one vegetarian option is usually available on
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The Opera House in
Gloucester Street, St. Helier stages a regular programme of plays and
concerts. The Jersey Arts Centre also has a year round schedule of visiting
artists from classical musicians to popular music and plays, and Fort Regent
is the venue for anything from ballet to comedy shows and music to craft
exhibitions. The new 'Waterfront'
development is a great place to have a quiet walk around and see the yachts
in the marina or enjoy the gardens. Also located here is a multi screen
cinema, a leisure pool, gymnasium, night club and several fast food
restaurants. Pubs in Jersey range from
a traditional country retreat to enjoy a quiet pint, right through to places
where the whole family can spend a couple of hours in a lively atmosphere,
with play areas for children. There are several special
events staged throughout the year, all well worth a visit. Back to top |
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There are regular
scheduled flights available from a number of UK airports including
Manchester, Gatwick, and Southampton, together with several European links.
Accommodation ranges from self-catering to luxury hotels and prices vary
accordingly. Often the most economical way to travel to and stay in the
island is through a package tour, as flights and accommodation priced
separately can work out as very expensive. Please visit the official website for details of flights connecting both UK and European cities to the island, together with listings of companies specialising in short breaks. |
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St. Helier is a lively little
town with a wide variety of UK High Street retail outlets, all placed within
comfortable walking distance of each other. Although VAT is not imposed in
the island, the cost of shipping goods across the English Channel seems to
even out this tax saving and visitors should carefully compare prices with
those back home. At the time of writing this, 3% GST (Goods and Sales Tax) is
also added to items purchased in the island. If you do head into town
during the summer months there are frequently street entertainers to liven up
the atmosphere and I'd advise anyone interested in old architecture to look
up above the modern shop fronts because some of the older buildings have some
very interesting features. Our fruit and vegetable market in Halkett Street
is a fine example of a traditional Victorian market and definitely worth
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A wide variety of sporting
activities are supported in the island, including squash, tennis, swimming,
surfing, windsailing, golfing, waterskiing and jet skiing. Non-members as well as
members are welcome at both Fort Regent and Les Quennevais Sports Centres for
swimming and racket sports. Waterskiing and jet skiing are available in St.
Aubins bay, windsurfing (including lessons) at both Long Beach and St.
Brelades bays, and surfing (including lessons) at St. Ouens. During the summer months
horse racing is staged at Les Landes Racecourse. Members of recognised UK
golf clubs can play at La Moye golf course or the Royal Jersey golf club, and
non members are welcome at the Jersey Recreation Grounds, Les Ormes, Les
Mielles and Wheatlands golf clubs. Back to top |
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Jersey is the most southerly
point in the British Isles and with its land sloping gently from north to
south, acts like a natural sun bed. The influence of the Gulf Stream, which
flows by these islands, raises our sea temperature and summers are warm and
winters generally mild. During the summer months,
temperatures reach on average up to 25 centigrade and the influence of sea
breezes means that it rarely feels uncomfortably humid here. Winters tend to
be fairly mild and wet, usually with a fair amount of high winds. Spring and Autumn can be
a very pleasant time to visit the island as the weather is mild and visitor
numbers are lower during this period. It's at precisely this time, however,
that thick fog can develop as the result of cold and warm air from sea and
land meeting, and it's not unusual for flights to be disrupted until around
mid-day when the sun's full strength dissipates the excess moisture in the
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