Elizabeth Castle
A 16th-century castle on an islet in St Aubin's Bay, reached on foot at low tide or by amphibious boat.
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St Helier: airports, things to do and where to stay
St Helier is the capital of Jersey, a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel. It is a coastal town with a marina, shopping streets and a central market, and a good base for reaching castles, beaches and remains of the German occupation.
St Helier airports
From the airport to central St Helier
Jersey airport is about 7 km from central St Helier.
Liberty Bus
There is a bus stop at the airport with Liberty Bus services to St Helier and other parts of the island.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. St Helier is about 15 min away by road.
St Helier
Things to do in St Helier
Mont Orgueil
A medieval castle above Gorey harbour on the east coast, with sea views and, on clear days, a view as far as the French coast.
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Jersey War Tunnels
A tunnel complex dug during the German occupation, now a museum about life on the island in the Second World War.
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Liberation Square
A square by the harbour with the statue that marks the liberation of the island on 9 May 1945.
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Which airport serves St Helier?
St Helier is served by Jersey (JER).
How far is the airport from central St Helier?
Jersey airport is about 7 km from central St Helier.
How do I get from the airport to central St Helier?
From Jersey airport you can take Liberty Bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in St Helier?
Highlights of St Helier include Elizabeth Castle, Mont Orgueil, Jersey War Tunnels, and Liberation Square.
Photo credits
- Elizabeth Castle: Jon, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mont Orgueil: Daniel Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jersey War Tunnels: fw190a8, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Liberation Square: Unukorno, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons