Travel Tips - Entertainment

For an authentic laid-back atmosphere with a real kick-start coffee aroma, there are few places like Ray’s Jazz Cafe in Foyle’s Bookshop. As much as the famous Charing Cross Road branch of Foyle’s has become a safe-haven for the literary minded, their recently rejuvenated first-floor lunchroom offers a relaxing mixture of cool music, great food and freshly-brewed blends – setting it in complete contrast to the sterile coffee-house chains that have taken over the city.

The wide range of organic freshly-made food – from out-of-the-oven quiches to scrumptious salmon bagels and pastries – is also what separates this cafe from its lowly generic counterparts. Another feather in their cap is the reliable free wi-fi service that they provide, although you will find most patrons prefer to sit back with a light refreshment and an engrossing novel. If you are on a whistle-stop tour of the London sights, this chilled-out refuge – halfway between the British Museum and Trafalgar Square – is an ideal place for a quick time out. Also, try to pay a visit on a mid-week evening, when they host performances with some of the most accomplished jazz musicians the city can offer.

A sad reminder of the German Occupation of Jersey during the Second World War, exploring the Jersey War Tunnels is the perfect way to discover a major part of the islands wartime history.

Pay a fee of £10.50 per adult (£6.50 a child) and lead yourself into the tunnel and underground where you will discover audio-visual and descriptive exhibitions of what Jersey life was like during the five years of German Occupation.

The best part of visiting the Jersey War Tunnels is that it isn’t a guided tour. You are free to walk through the tunnel at your own pace taking as much or little time as you like.

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.

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