The chief town of Jersey, St Helier (pop. 29,900), is magnificently situated on wide St Aubin's Bay. It is a lively town, full of atmosphere and charm, having largely kept its Victorian character.
There are numerous points of interest in St Helier such as Liberation Square, La Collette Gardens, Royal Square, Charing Cross and the Waterfront Centre.
On a small rocky island outside the harbor of St Helier, reached by ferry or by causeway, stands Elizabeth Castle, built during the reign of Elizabeth I. Charles II took refuge there on several occasions.
On an adjoining rock, St Helier, the sixth C. apostle of Christianity, is said to have had his hermitage.
The Jersey Museum in Pier Street has interesting archaeological and art historical collections, the adjoining art gallery being devoted to local artists.
Address: Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St Helier JE2 3NF, Jersey
Hours:
May 1 to September 30: 10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm
October 1 to April 30: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
In Royal Square, in the center of St Helier, are the Town Church (10th C.), the Royal Court House, the States' Chamber (administrative building), the Library and a gilded statue of George II.
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