St. Lawrence

Travel Guide

Hamptonne Country Life Museum featuring a house, heritage elements and a garden
Jersey War Tunnels - German Underground Hospital showing interior views as well as a small group of people
Hamptonne Country Life Museum which includes heritage elements and a small town or village
Jersey War Tunnels - German Underground Hospital featuring interior views
Jersey War Tunnels - German Underground Hospital showing interior views and heritage elements
Magnificent St. Matthews Glass Church decorates the terrain of this large parish, whose underground is carved up by an extensive labyrinth of war tunnels.

Pockets of quaint settlements populate the large parish area of St. Lawrence in the heart of Jersey. Its southern coastline overlooks St. Aubin’s Bay, while valleys, meadows and farms characterize the terrain farther inland. Head to local museums to learn about the island’s difficult time during World War II.

The Jersey War Tunnels are a maze of underground paths set up by the Germans to defend against Allied bombardment. Delve into the deep and narrow tunnels and scurry through the displays. Photos show the effects of the 5-year German occupation of the island, which was left defenseless by mainland Britain. See the re-creation of a typical household and consider the effect the occupation had on food rations.

Walk southwest for a few minutes to reach Le Moulin de Quétivel. As the island’s only working water mill, the site is ideal to learn about its processes. Exhibits shed light on Jersey’s industrial, agricultural and exportation history.

The Hamptonne Country Life Museum continues this tradition. Its displays feature old-world tools and machines that helped to work the farms. Bring your kids to the play areas and let them pet the pigs and cows.

Beside Coronation Park that fringes the beach stands St. Matthew’s Church, also know as the Glass Church in reference to its glass works of art by French designer René Lalique. See the frosted angels and sparkling screens in this glass-filled church, which dates back to 1840.

Head to the beach and purchase fresh seafood from a café. As you beachcomb west along the strand, notice Beaumont Tower, which was built in the 1700s.

The parish runs from the center of the island to St. Aubin’s Bay on its southern coast, between St. Aubin and St. Helier. Arrive at the Jersey Airport and drive east for 10 minutes to reach the heart of the area.

St. Lawrence helps us understand the fascinating military and agricultural history of Jersey.

Where to stay in St. Lawrence

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Bel Royal

While there might not be top attractions in Bel Royal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jersey War Tunnels - German Underground Hospital and St. Helier Beach.

Bel Royal
Cristina Hotel
Cristina Hotel
4 out of 5
Mont Felard, St. Aubin's Bay, St. Lawrence, Jersey
The price is €89 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€89
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in St. Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cristina Hotel. The staff were very helpful and made us feel very welcome."

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2024

Cristina Hotel
The Savoy Jersey
The Savoy Jersey
4 out of 5
Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey
The price is €95 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€95
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff are exceptional here. Big shout out to Alia on reception who explained everything great detail was very professional. I had travelled withiua plug charger and straight away she produced exactly what I wanted. Paolo in the dining room is extremely attentive without being obtrusive a real ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

The Savoy Jersey
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey
4 out of 5
Rue de l'Etau, St. Helier, Jersey
The price is €147 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€147
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Reasonably priced. Staff very nice and helpful. Room was lovely and clean."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Liberty Wharf Apartments
Liberty Wharf Apartments
4 out of 5
The Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in St. Helier. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Love these apts stayed three times, great location clean everything you need. Just need a little spruce up, they are expensive but in Tuen and local to everything"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Liberty Wharf Apartments
SACO Jersey Merlin House
SACO Jersey Merlin House
4 out of 5
Pier Road, St. Helier, Jersey
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Don’t stay anywhere else
"The space was wonderful and perfect for our 8-day stay. The kitchen is more than adequate. We cooked in most nights. It is ideally located a few minute walk from the Liberation Station with buses all over the island. The staff, Amanda and Martina were amazing and kind. SACO is a rare find. We will ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025

SACO Jersey Merlin House
The Uplands Serviced Apartments
The Uplands Serviced Apartments
3 out of 5
St. John's Road, Mont à L'abbe Uplands Drive, St. Helier
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Helier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
Great stay as usual
"Uplands very comfortable, has everything you need for self catering stay in St Helier. So clean, beds so comfortable and such large accommodation. Stayed many times previously and will continue to do so. Every utensil u need is on hand."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024

The Uplands Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Lawrence

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 61%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn’t really explore St Lawrence itself, but enjoyed the walk along the sea front to St Helier

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice, quiet area within easy reach of St Helier. Beautiful beach. Greener and more spacious than some other parts of the island which have become overdeveloped

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We used the bus service a lot and it was excellent. Two reasons we would not use Hotel Christina would be the hill climb up to the hotel after a days sightseeing and would rather be in St Helier if we return which l think we definatly will .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The incredible Glass Church is a nice walk from the Cristina Hotel, and be sure to visit the lovely Coronation Park next door, which has plenty of free fun activities for children.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The hotel is an easy ten minute walk from the beach, but there is a very busy road to cross, this is not a quiet part of the island. But at low tide you can walk for miles along the beach, which was a great start to our stay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean and safe. Good place to relax and recuperate.