theduisbergkid Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Missus has just booked us a short break in Jersey this summer, only the youngest with us (6), I've never been, any suggestions for good stuff to do ? I think there's a vineyard (we're into wine) ? Best beach ? Places to avoid ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Places to avoid ? The 'Haut de la Garenne home' where they found the bodies of those children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 any suggestions for good stuff to do? On Jersey? I went a few years ago for a week, and it wasn't bad actually. It's only a tiny island, but you'll probably want a set of wheels IMHO. When I went they were just renovating up some of the old war fortifications and bunkers, I think on the south-west of the island, and they reckon they were going to run a little museum there. Might be worth a look? If I remember rightly, there's also a pretty big old set of WW2 tunnels somewhere inland a bit, which is a couple of hour's tour if you don't mind being underground again. Dinner at Nelson Eye restaurant is pretty good for seafood, and if you get a window seat at the right time, the tide will be either right in or out when you start, and the opposite the other end, so you get your own changing scenery to look at. There's a lavendar farm, I'm pretty sure of it. Probably a vinyard too. Oh, and there's some place where you walk down towards the coast and there's a strange pond thing with a big statue of Pan or something in it. I guess it's one of those places where there's little pockets of odd things to do here and there, and some greenery and blue skies in the summer, but nothing that really stands out as the "must do" attraction. A bit like the rest of France really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 You're really selling the place there Chris ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 You've already booked it! It's a nice enough place actually, and the weather's often rather good. It's just one of those places where I couldn't go back until many years had passed and it had changed or (more likely) I'd forgotten it form first time round. I'm sure you'll have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 The Missus booked it, to be honest, I'm rather looking forward to a break in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Holiday in the sun? Good luck with that! You know where jersey is, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Holiday in the sun?Good luck with that! You know where jersey is, right? Further south than here, which is a start.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 You might as well stay in Eastbourne, I've got a luxury beachside* cabin you can rent for very cheap, I'll put a pic of it up later! *beachside as in a short walk** from the beach **short walk as in walking to your car, driving 4 miles, then walking to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 You might as well stay in Eastbourne, I've got a luxury beachside* cabin you can rent for very cheap, I'll put a pic of it up later!*beachside as in a short walk** from the beach **short walk as in walking to your car, driving 4 miles, then walking to the beach. and by cabin you mean the falling down shed / outhouse in your garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Barry I'm dissapointed, has working for the family business taught you nothing all these years? It's a bijou detached property, with original* wood panelling, Sun lounge, and convenient shelving, situated in a quiet location, close to local amenities, in need of some modernisation. *original as in originally stolen railway property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Barry I'm dissapointed, has working for the family business taught you nothing all these years?It's a bijou detached property, with original* wood panelling, Sun lounge, and convenient shelving, situated in a quiet location, close to local amenities, in need of some modernisation. *original as in originally stolen railway property. Naaa, I would still describe it as a shed of a building in need of demolition to make way for an outstanding and unique architect designed visionary and contemporary, whilst not being over powering in its semi-rural setting with the delightful backdrop of lush forestry, two storey detached workshop / garage with first floor lounge, bar area and pool table situated in the highly sought after conservation area of Wannock*! * Polegate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wannock*! * Polegate! I'm nearer Wannock village hall than you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I'm nearer Wannock village hall than you are! ....but I'm the one with the Wannock postcode!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think Jersey is a great place Duisberg. The roads are very slow and windy and I think it a 40 mph max speed limit (not too good for the islands Ferrari owners club). So a Fiat 500 or similar will do. St Helier is a great town and just round the bay is St Aubin. Your best bet is to get a hire car and just go touring round. There are loads of good beaches, but I personally liked St Brelades. The large wide open beach on the west coast is St Ouens and it picks up some good waves. There is a lighthouse just nearby that you can walk to at low tide. I loved the place and my main memory is how clean and safe it is (no rubbish or graffiti and very little crime). They also enjoy an extremely high standard of living and intend to keep it that way. Wherabouts are you staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 ....but I'm the one with the Wannock postcode!!!! :D Lol, either way, the road markings to both our houses are comicaly "W'NK". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think Jersey is a great place Duisberg. The roads are very slow and windy and I think it a Thanks Soulboy, we're staying in a Hotel in St Helier (nothing special, forget the name), I was going to rent a car anyway. We'll have our youngest with us but I might rent bikes for a day, I like the idea of a vineyard visit (on the bikes for that might be best), anyone got a suggestion for a really good/interesting place to eat ? Tipex/Barry - you're a pair of Wannocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Thanks Soulboy, we're staying in a Hotel in St Helier (nothing special, forget the name), I was going to rent a car anyway. We'll have our youngest with us but I might rent bikes for a day, I like the idea of a vineyard visit (on the bikes for that might be best), anyone got a suggestion for a really good/interesting place to eat ? If your staying in St Helier there are lots of good restaurants. But if its nice, I would take the bikes to the far side of St Helier bay to a little harbour/village called St Aubins. You could also hop on the bus if you want a beer. They are very clean and run often. There are a couple of good restaurants there - but I can recommend The Boat House. There is a more expensive restaurant bit and a cheaper pub/bistro bit. Both great when I went. But book to get a good table. The Boat House Restaurant & Bar in St Aubin, Jersey Also St Helier is probably the best place to stay as imo the south west coast is the best part of the island. You can also eat at the seafront as St Brelades. Great if you get a sunny evening at high tide. And this is St OUens Bay. Great surf beach with the castle and Corbiere lighthouse. Edited February 25, 2010 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thats great, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Tipex/Barry - you're a pair of Wannocks. Anything to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thats great, thanks Your welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizbit Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 We'll have our youngest with us but I might rent bikes for a day, I like the idea of a vineyard visit (on the bikes for that might be best) With your 6 year old leading the way by the time you've finished 'tasting' at the vineyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 With your 6 year old leading the way by the time you've finished 'tasting' at the vineyard She can drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just back from Jersey, rather an odd place I thought, had fun though. La Corbiere lighthouse and causeway and St Brelade's bay were simply fantastic and well worth a trip if anyone else is going to Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbes Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have been to Jersey numerous times over the last 30+ years as my sister-in-law is married to a Jersey farmer and lives in the centre of the island. Well worth hiring a car. Very few roads (2?) have 40mph limits, most are 30 or even 20. Many lanes are very narrow. A small hire car is all you will need. All hire cars carry an H-plate (referred to by the locals as Horror cars). Most hire car companies are near the airport and many also have an office in StHelier. Jersey is only 9x5 miles. I have taken my own car a few times but that now costs around £400 for car + 2 occupants! As we usually go for about a week, flying and hiring a car is cheaper, although we often can borrow a car from my s-in-l's family. Plenty to do on the island - your hotel should have leaflets. Your 6-year-old should enjoy the butterfly farm and the zoo (founded by Gerald Durrell) which has a great gorilla enclosure. Keep your wife away from Jersey Pearl as it could get expensive. Plenty of excellent beaches although some need a bit of a trek from the nearest place to park a car. This time of year the weather isn't much different to England. I have been in Dec/Jan and it was less cold than here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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