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The Bailiwick of Jersey is the name of the political entity, and Jersey is the only inhabited island. Outlying islets such as Les Minquiers are being eroded and were once much larger. There are many legends of Lyonnesse and lands lost under the sea that hereabouts may have some basis in fact, with other examples around Guernsey, and in the Isles of Scilly across the Channel. The Channel Islands' odd status arose because in 1066 William Duke of Normandy gained the crown of England, so he and his descendants ruled many parts of France and all of England. A series of wars, and peace treaties followed by more wars, wrested continental territory away from England to the growing kingdom of France, until all that remained were these islands. And so they remain today. The Bailiwick of Jersey, like that of Guernsey, is therefore a Crown Dependency. They have the same monarch as the United Kingdom but are not subject to the UK parliament or legislation or, crucially, taxation in any way. They cede their defence and most international affairs to the UK, but were never part of the European Union. The defence role in practice meant the British using the Channel Islands to exert their sea power, preferably to the detriment of the French. One 17th century governor, Sir George Carteret, did the King a few favours and was rewarded with lands in America which he named New Jersey. The islands were fortified against invasion during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars but there was little fighting here. And when France was overrun during the Second World War, the British left the islands to German occupation rather than fight a doomed rearguard action. The Germans likewise fortified and tunnelled against a counter-attack that never came. So Jersey has many bastions and bunkers that were never bombarded and are thus in good condition, and interesting places to visit. Post-war Jersey returned to its staple occupation, agriculture: the Jersey cow remained highly productive, but w

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Entry requirements If you enter Jersey from the other Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the United Kingdom, there are no regular immigration checks. However, you must carry photo identification and may be asked to confirm your nationality and prove you entered the British Isles legally (this is very rare). If you enter from the Republic of Ireland, immigration checks will not routinely apply, but unless you are a British or Irish passport holder, you must carry your passport with proof of your right to enter Jersey (see below). EU nationals may carry their ID card in lieu of a passport in some circumstances (see below). If you enter Jersey from outside the Common Travel Area, immigration checks will apply for all travellers. You must have a valid passport. British & Irish passport holders (who have right of abode) & settled status holders can enter for an indefinite period, much like entering the UK. Otherwise, you may need to get a visa; requirements are aligned with the UK, so many countries have visa-free status. If you are a French national, you can use your national ID card if you are travelling on a day return trip from France. Customs checks apply for all entries and the current duty free allowances can be viewed online or at the ports of entry.

By plane Jersey's own airline Blue Islands went into administration and ceased trading in December 2025. Aurigny and Loganair have picked up some of the slack, mostly on the Jersey–Guernsey route while many of the other routes are in limbo. Easyjet flies to Jersey from Belfast International, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Gatwick and Manchester. Jersey also has direct flights from London Heathrow, Leeds Bradford (Jet2), Dublin (Aer Lingus), Amsterdam (KLM), Düsseldorf (Eurowings) and Munich (Lufthansa). Air links from France are poor, for instance nothing direct from Paris, you have to double back via a UK mainland airport. 1 Jersey Airport (JER IATA) is in the parish of St Peter; it's small but modern. There's

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Jersey as a whole is not an urban place, and getting around is not as easy as a traveller from a big city might expect:

Although Jersey sports a comprehensive bus network, peripheral routes operate infrequently (sometimes not more than once an hour) and the service can end as early as 5:30PM on some routes. If you intend to use buses as your primary transport, you need to plan your visit around the bus timetables. Otherwise, you may spend a lot of time waiting or worse — get stranded in the countryside. There are no ride-hailing apps on the island, and taxis generally don't just drive around idly, so if you need a taxi, you will have to call them. It's a good idea to write down the phone numbers of taxi companies beforehand. Walking can be challenging if you are not used to long hikes in the countryside: the terrain is hilly, footpaths are lacking outside of large settlements, and although Jersey is fairly compact, it's not compact enough for casual walking. For example, the popular railway walk from St. Aubin to La Corbière and back is 13.5 km. If you have extensive plans around the island, consider hiring an e-bike or a car, especially if your accommodation is not in St. Helier. Places are referred to locally by parish, the boundaries of which are ancient and idiosyncratic. References to highway numbers such as A12 (for the airport) are met by eye-rolling and "Oh, you mean Route de Beaumont.... " But the numbers are how they are indicated on road signage and online, so don't be fazed. You were already marked as an outsider by the big red "H" on your hired car number plate.

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3 Liberation Station (☏ +44 1534 828555) is the hub for all public buses, operated by LibertyBus on behalf of the Government of Jersey. There's a small cafe, info office, and rental automat for Brompton folding bikes. These are the only bikes that may be carried on the buses, as they fold up into the size of a lunch box. The busiest routes, west to St Aubin and the airport, start f

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Consider buying a Jersey Heritage Pass for the main attractions. In 2022 it costs £36.75 adult, £33.25 senior, £24.40 child or student. It's valid for four sites over 7 days, so effectively it saves the fourth entry fee. In St Helier it covers Elizabeth Castle (including castle ferry), the Maritime Museum and the Jersey Museum & Art Gallery; elsewhere it covers La Hougue Bie, Mont Orgueil Castle and Hamptonne Country Life Museum. It does not include the War Tunnels, or any other attraction not run by Jersey Heritage.

St Helier Town is mostly modern. It's named for the 6th century Helier of Tongeren (now in Belgium), who moved west seeking ever more remote abodes till he fetched up here. The waterfront is a busy thoroughfare. A few blocks further inland is a warren of small streets, pedestrianised or traffic-restricted; these are pleasant enough but you could be anywhere on the English south coast. 1 Elizabeth Castle, St Aubin's Bay JE2 3NU, ☏ +44 1534 723971. Apr-Oct: daily 10AM-5:3