St Helier Attractions
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.
There are numerous points of interest in St Helier such as Liberation Square, La Collette Gardens, Royal Square, Charing Cross and the Waterfront Centre.
Elizabeth Castle
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.
On an adjoining rock, St Helier, the sixth C. apostle of Christianity, is said to have had his hermitage.
Fort Regent
Fort Regent - now a modern leisure complex with sports facilities and conference halls - used to guard the landward side of the town.
Jersey Museum
The Jersey Museum in Pier Street has interesting archaeological and art historical collections, the adjoining art gallery being devoted to local artists.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Royal Square
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.
