Things to do in St. Helier

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Elizabeth Castle showing château or palace as well as an individual male
Maritime Museum featuring interior views
Elizabeth Castle showing landscape views and a coastal town
St. Helier showing street scenes as well as a large group of people
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1. St. Helier Central Market

Enclosed within a cast iron structure from the island’s Victorian era, St. Helier Central Market showcases some of the local culture with colorful flowers and a great range of local produce. Rising from its core is a majestic fountain, whose base contains a shimmering school of goldfish. Let the colorful display of fruit, vegetable and plants light up your senses as you enter the market.
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St. Helier Central Market featuring markets and flowers

2. Elizabeth Castle

Since the late 1500s, the imposing Elizabeth Castle has reigned over the rocky tidal island just west of St. Helier. It rises above St. Aubin’s Bay, with its battlements and gunfire demonstrations serving as reminders of Jersey’s military history. Tour the castle to understand its extensive past, including its time sheltering a monarch from parliamentarians. Piece together its surprising history via reenactments and exhibits.
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Elizabeth Castle which includes château or palace, a sandy beach and general coastal views

3. Jersey Museum & Art Gallery

Jersey Museum & Art Gallery covers the island’s 250,000 years of human settlement. Lying within a charming building with a pale yellow pediment and clock, the fascinating exhibits reveal the major moments in Jersey’s anthropological history. Learn about everything from the first settlers to the English Civil War and the German occupation.
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Jersey Museum & Art Gallery showing interior views

4. The Georgian House

The Georgian House is a restored 18th-century building whose nostalgic displays reveal its diverse historic roles. Also known by its address, 16 New Street, the structure and its interior décor remain firmly planted in the era of smoking pipes, afternoon tea and gentlemen’s clubs. Immerse yourself in a delight for the senses in regency Jersey.
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The Georgian House featuring a house

5. Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery

Interactive displays and navigational tools in the Maritime Museum work together to form a lively picture of Jersey’s seafaring history. It has a focus on the senses, allowing you to hear, touch and smell the exhibits. Get to know the island’s marine past via models and memorabilia collected over centuries.
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Maritime Museum showing interior views

What to do in St. Helier

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Port of Jersey

Port of Jersey

4/5(467 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in St. Helier with a trip to Port of Jersey. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Port of Jersey
St. Helier Central Market featuring markets and flowers

St. Helier Central Market

4/5(321 reviews)

Bright flowers, traditional stalls and a fountain full of goldfish create a lasting impression on visitors to this thriving market that began in the 1880s.

St. Helier Central Market
Elizabeth Castle which includes château or palace, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Elizabeth Castle

4.5/5(215 reviews)

This castle sheltered King Charles II in the English Civil War, before being fortified under German occupation in World War II.

Elizabeth Castle
Jersey Museum & Art Gallery showing interior views

Jersey Museum & Art Gallery

4.5/5(116 reviews)

Weaving together the story of Jersey, from the island’s first humans and many wars, this extensive museum is adorned with surrealist art and period recreations.

Jersey Museum & Art Gallery
Maritime Museum showing interior views

Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Based in granite warehouses overlooking St. Helier Marina, this museum brings legends and stories of the sea to life with colorful and fun exhibits.

Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery
The Georgian House featuring a house

The Georgian House

Savor the sights and scents of regency Jersey and meet the resident cook in this St. Helier stalwart that served as a gentleman’s club and YMCA hangout.

The Georgian House

King Street

4/5(237 reviews)

During your trip to St. Helier, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at King Street. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

King Street

St. Helier Town Hall

4/5(108 reviews)

After visiting St. Helier Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Helier. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

St. Helier Town Hall

Jersey Opera House

4/5(29 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Jersey Opera House during your stay in St. Helier. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Jersey Opera House