From it's eastern vantage point, the island’s internationally important ‘Ramsar’ wetlands roll-out before you. In the company of one of Jersey’s marine wildlife experts, take the intriguingly titled ‘Moonwalk’, a guided tour through one of the world’s most outstanding inter-tidal habitats, to discover a cratered ‘moon’ surface left by the receding tide. Encounter sanderlings, curlews and oystercatchers in their continual forage at the water’s edge, or admire from a distance the spectacular display as flocks of waders take to the air in a flurry of wings. Languish in the sun on a terrace overlooking the charming Gorey harbour. Breathe the crisp sea air, whilst indulging in a ‘fruits de mer’ or take lunch in the gardens of the Jersey Pottery’s award-winning restaurant, the children having already tried their hand at the Glaze Craze.
Discover remote coves on a canoe safari, delight in a coastal cruise in a glass bottomed boat or witness the rewarding spectacle of dolphins up close and in the wild on a catamaran charter. For the young at heart, water-skiing and windsurfing are available from Gorey Beach. Golfers will know that the east coast course at Royal Jersey was home to six times British Open winner Harry Vardon.
Must see and do
- Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey
- Jersey Pottery, Gorey Village, Grouville
- Samarè s Manor, St Clement
- Jersey Zoo (DWCT), Trinity
- Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Trinity
- La Hougue Bie, Grouville
- Turkey Buster, Noirmont Point, St Brelade (January)
- Jersey Comedy Festival, various venues, St Helier (February)
- Spring Garden Festival, island wide (March)
- Jersey Revels, Gorey (June)