Jersey Holidays

Jersey holidays are your one-way ticket to golden beaches and coastal cliff walks As the largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey gives you big scenery, big beaches and plenty to explore, all just a short hop from home.

Jersey holiday highlights 2026 and 2027

• Stunning beaches galore - From the golden sands of St Brelade's Bay to the dramatic cliffs of Plemont, you've got some of Europe's most beautiful coastline right on your doorstep.

• Rich history everywhere - Explore medieval castles, underground WWII tunnels, and a passage grave that's older than Stonehenge.

• Made for Jersey short breaks - Direct flights from airports right across the UK & Ireland, most of them an hour or less, and it still feels like a world away.

• Incredible tidal experiences - Some of the biggest tides in the world reveal causeway walks to castles and huge sandy expanses twice a day.

• Jersey Royals - The famous new potatoes only grow here. Visit in spring and you'll find them on every menu on the island.

The best beaches to visit in Jersey

Jersey is packed with beaches that range from wide sandy stretches to hidden coves backed by cliffs. Whether you want a family day out or a quiet swim, there’s something for every type of beach holiday.

• St Brelade’s Bay – the island’s most famous beach with soft sand, calm shallow water and a promenade full of cafés and restaurants. Perfect for families and relaxed days by the sea.

• St Ouen’s Bay – a huge stretch of Atlantic-facing beach, popular with surfers and sunset seekers. Wild, open and great for long walks.

• Plemont Bay – dramatic cliffs, caves and rock pools make this a proper adventure beach when the tide is out.

• Greve de Lecq – a quieter, sheltered bay surrounded by greenery and hills. Great for a peaceful escape.

• Rozel Bay – a pretty fishing village beach with a harbour feel and fresh seafood spots nearby.

• Bonne Nuit Bay – small, calm and postcard-worthy, ideal for a quiet afternoon by the water.

Good to know for your holidays to Jersey

• ☀️ Weather - Summer highs sit around 20-21°C and Jersey gets over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, which is more than most of the UK & Ireland. Spring and September are lovely for walking.

• 💷 Money - Jersey uses the pound, and sterling from home works everywhere. Expect a coffee to cost £3-£5 / €3.50-€6 and fish and chips £10-£15 / €12-€17. There's no VAT, just 5% GST.

• 🧶 Fun fact - The jersey jumper is named after the island, where fishermen's families were knitting them long before the rest of the world caught on.

Make the most of your holiday in Jersey...

"The best thing we did was walk out to Seymour Tower at low tide. It's about a mile out across the seabed off the south-east coast, and you need a guide because the tide comes back in fast. You pick your way over rock pools and sand bars in wellies, and our guide kept stopping to show the kids anemones and crabs, and to point out locals hunting for ormers. The best bit is standing at the tower knowing it'll be under 12 metres of water in a few hours. Two more tips. Have lunch at Faulkner Fisheries at L'Etacq, grilled fish in an old German bunker looking over St Ouen's Bay (summer only, and only if it's sunny). And if the tide's in, get the amphibious ferry to Elizabeth Castle."

- Rob Brooks, OtB Holiday Expert

A holiday in Jersey is perfect for you if...

• You like a beach in the morning and a castle in the afternoon

• You'd rather walk a cliff path than queue for a tapas restaurant that don't take bookings

• You want holidays to Jersey that are easy on the kids: short flight, short transfer, sandy bays

• You're a foodie who wants seafood straight off the boat and potatoes you can't get anywhere else

• You want Jersey breaks because you feel like going abroad, but aren't feeling long flight or a new currency or language to deal with

Local Jersey lingo

Everyone speaks English in Jersey, but the island has its own language too. Jèrriais is a form of Norman French, and you'll see it on road signs, menus and the odd pub name. Try a few words and watch the locals light up.

• Bouônjour (bwohn-ZHOOR) Hello

• Mèrci (mair-SEE) Thank you

• S'i' vous plaît (see voo PLEH) Please

• Bouônjour à matîn (bwohn-ZHOOR ah mah-TAN) Good morning

• Coumme est qu'ous êtes? (kum ay koo ZETT) How are you?

• Bouonne santé (bwon sahn-TAY) Cheers

• À bétôt (ah bay-TOH) See you soon

Cheap Jersey holidays and short breaks

Jersey is perfect for a long weekend. Three or four nights, a short Jersey break will mean you can see a castle, have a beach day, a cliff walk and a proper seafood dinner, and with flights of around an hour from much of the UK & Ireland you're not losing a day each end to travel. We make finding, and booking, your Jersey short break easy.

For cheap holidays to Jersey, look at spring and September. The weather's good enough for the beaches and the coastal path, the castles are open from March to October, and the island is quieter than in the school holidays. Plenty of the best bits cost nothing at all: the beaches, the 48-mile coastal path, the low-tide walk out to Elizabeth Castle, and the harbours at Gorey and St Aubin.

Most holidays to Jersey are sold room only, bed and breakfast or half board, so you can eat out as much or as little as you like. Tennerfest in October and November is a great time for a budget jersey break, with set menus from £10 / €12 at restaurants all over the island.

What are the best historic sights on a Jersey holiday?

• Elizabeth Castle - This spectacular 16th-century fortress sits on its own tidal island and is absolutely magical! Walk across at low tide or catch the fun amphibious ferry, then explore the battlements and catch the costumed demonstrations. Open from March to the end of October.

• Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey - Perched dramatically above Gorey harbour, this medieval fortress is like something from a fairy tale. Climb its maze of staircases and towers for incredible views and interactive historical displays.

• Jersey War Tunnels - One of the island's most moving attractions, these underground tunnels built by forced labour during WWII now house an exhibition about the German Occupation. Genuinely fascinating and incredibly well done.

• La Hougue Bie - This Neolithic passage grave is around 6,000 years old, older than the pyramids, and topped by two medieval chapels. It's like a historical sandwich of incredible proportions.

Which Jersey beaches are best for a short break?

• St Brelade's Bay - Often called one of the best beaches anywhere around these islands, and we're not arguing! Golden sand, safe swimming, lovely cafés and views that'll have you thinking you're in the Caribbean. The perfect family beach.

• Plemont Bay - Dramatic cliffs, caves and rock pools on the north coast. The beach is reached by a steep path and it disappears at high tide, so check the tide times, but it's worth every step.

• St Ouen's Bay - This huge stretch of golden sand on the Atlantic coast is perfect for surfing, kite-surfing and long beach walks. Wild, beautiful, and home to one of Europe's oldest surf clubs.

Where are the best walks on a Jersey break?

• Jersey Coastal Path - 48 miles of coastal walking that shows off the island's incredible variety, from rugged north coast cliffs to gentle southern bays. Every step is a photo opportunity.

• Jersey Royal potatoes - Walk the north and east coast lanes in spring and you'll pass the steep côtils where the famous new potatoes are grown. Then eat them at the first pub you find.

What are the best hotels for your Jersey breaks?

Every hotel below is available as one of our Jersey package holidays, with flights and hotel booked together.

💰 Which hotels are best for cheap holidays to Jersey?

• Cristina, St Lawrence - A lovely boutique hotel with panoramic views over St Aubin's Bay, a pool and sun terrace, and contemporary rooms, many with balconies. Brilliant value, and open from April to October.

• Best Western Royal, St Helier - One of Jersey's principal hotels since the 1840s, minutes from St Helier's shopping streets, with a bistro-style restaurant and an informal bar. Classic hotel charm right in the capital.

• De France, St Helier - A 4-star with free parking and a proper spa with pools, a 15-minute walk from St Helier town centre. Great value for the facilities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Which Jersey hotels are best for family holidays?

• St Brelade's Bay Hotel, St Brelade - Right by Jersey's favourite family beach, with two outdoor pools, a tennis court and big gardens to run around in.

• Golden Sands, St Brelade - Bang in the middle of St Brelade's Bay with the sand a few steps from the door, and beach cafés either side.

• Beachcombers Hotel, Grouville - An outdoor pool, Grouville Bay close by, and Gorey harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle a short walk away. A bus stop right outside gets you into St Helier.

💑 Which Jersey hotels are best for a romantic short break?

• Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa, St Helier - Five-star on the St Helier seafront, with views over St Aubin's Bay to Elizabeth Castle, a spa with an indoor pool, and a choice of restaurants and a champagne lounge.

• The Club Hotel and Spa, St Helier - A stylish hideaway right in the capital, with a spa and Bohemia, Jersey's Michelin-starred restaurant, downstairs.

• The Royal Yacht, St Helier - Right on the waterfront by the harbour and marina, with a spa and indoor pool, three restaurants and a buzzing bar. The one for a lively couples' weekend.

• Longueville Manor, St Saviour - A manor house with 14th-century origins, set in landscaped grounds with an outdoor pool and an award-winning restaurant. Jersey's most exclusive retreat, perfect for once-in-a-lifetime moments.

👉 All hotels in Jersey

More destinations nearby

• Guernsey – quieter coves, relaxed pace and charming harbour towns

• Normandy - D-Day beaches, half-timbered towns and some of the best cheese and cider in France