Travel Tips - Jersey area, Channel Islands

The relaxing scent of lavender is not all you’ll experience at Jersey Lavender- pay a small fee and you can explore the nine acres of tranquil lavender fields and learn how lavender oil is distilled.

Keep in mind that in order to see the purplish fields of lavender you will have to go during the harvest season (from 9th June to 16th August) and pay a fee of £4.50 per adult. If you are visiting Jersey between March 31st to 7th June or 18th August to 4th October, you won’t be able to see the lavender in bloom but you can still visit the garden and lavender farm for a discounted cost of £2.80 to view the garden and lavender fields.

Although I visited Jersey in early April and the lavender had yet to flower, I was still impressed by the garden and lavender shop. If you love the scent of lavender, Jersey Lavender is definitely worth a visit.

Indulge your tastebuds by treating yourself to divine seafood dishes at the Navigator Restaurant nestled in the picturesque Rozel Bay. Located on the northeast tip of Jersey island this restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy superb wine and fresh seafood whilst admiring the tranquil harbour view.

The Navigator Restaurant has an extensive food and wine menu so it shouldn’t be hard to find something that’ll make your mouth water. I highly recommend trying either the ‘Special Seafood Soup’ or the ‘Salmon Penne Pasta’ both which have large chucks of fresh seafood.

Word of advice: It is quite difficult to find a place to park on La Brecque du Nord as the street is very narrow and there’s often many people walking in the area. You may want to park your car before turning down La Brecque du Nord and walk to the restaurant (Don’t worry it won’t take long and besides the walk will build up an appetite!)

Opening times: 12-2:30pm 6-10pm, Closed all day Tuesday, Telephone: 01534 861444

A tour of the La Mare Wine Estate is a perfect way to sample the award-winning wines, chocolates and fudges of Jersey. Informative guided tours begin on the hour and they show you the vineyard where the grapes are grown and a video on how the wine is made. In addition to making wine, La Mare Wine Estate also produces luxury chocolate, mouth-watering fudge, apple brandy and delicious preserves- all of which you will get the opportunity to taste!

Once you complete the tour relax at the Vineyard Restaurant which has a tranquil view overlooking the vines. Further sample the local wine and enjoy a selection of freshly made sandwiches and snacks.

Living Legends is a one stop destination for fun family activities suiting all ages. For the competitive thrill seekers there are electric go-karts which reach speeds up to 35 mph. You can take it easy and leisurely drive around the track or get a group together and start a competition- the winner takes home bragging rights!

If you enjoy golf then you may want to visit one of the two Adventure Golf Courses which were the first of it’s kind to be made in Britain. The golf courses cover three aches and have numerous tricky obstacles which add to the excitement.

In addition to the go-karts and golf you can enjoy the shopping village and live entertainment highlighting the history of Jersey.