A TASTE OF JERSEY | THE BIG FOUR I GET OUTDOORS i LOCAL GEMS | EXCLUSIVE event
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Jersey's 'Big Four'
Jersey's compact larder is bursting with gorgeous produce and local restaurants serve it up with a mix of British and continental flair.
Select products, edible or otherwise, also carry the red Genuine Jersey mark as a guarantee of local provenance.
But nothing beats the island's so-called Big Four ingredients, which have earned it a spot on the global culinary map—lobsters, Jersey Royal potatoes, oysters, and dairy.
Witty, warmand welcoming
Jersey. Curiously Brit...(ish)
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The largest of the Channel Islands, with a distinct Anglo-French flavour, Jersey offers visitors a storied history, stunning landscapes, and an abundance of local produce served from field to fork within the same day.
Autumn is a great time to visit the sunniest spot in the British Isles. The harvest season is in full swing, seafood is bountiful, and you get to enjoy a backdrop of rich woodland colours, accompanied by a crisp sea breeze, and a peaceful hush after the busy summer months.
Savouring a glorious slice of island life is easy with daily flights taking you from the UK mainland to the island's golden shores in just over an hour.
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Purebred Jersey cows, with their familiar golden colouring, have been producing rich and creamy milk for centuries and every Jersey cow's ancestry can be traced back to the island. You are sure to come across grazing herds as you explore the island, especially in March and October when the fields are particulary verdant.
There are plenty of ways to get a taste of the dairy products—an afternoon tea with dollop of clotted cream, an artisan cheeseboard with your evening cocktail, or a scoop (or two) of unmissable Jersey ice cream.
Find your favourite and bring back home a delectable souvenir.
Dairy
We've got the ocean currents to thank for Jersey's abundant seafood—they bring succulent shellfish and sweet crabs straight to the island's waters.
Among this bounty, it's the lobster that really steals the show. And rightly so—when you see it on a menu here, you can rest assured it will have been caught locally and will be tide-to-table fresh.
Tuck into a seafood feast at one of many harbourfront eateries or head to a local fishery to take your pick from the daily catch, served simply with some Jersey Royals, or a baguette and Jersey butter.
Lobster
Work up an Appetite
Beaches
In Jersey you are never more than 10 minutes away from the coast, with sheltered coves, rockpools, and miles of golden sand spread across 24 bays and beaches (some of which are only fully revealed at low tide).
The 5-mile-long St Ouen’s Bay is the largest beach on the west coast with views across the Atlantic ocean, and a great spot to catch a sunset or ride a wave.
Each coast on the island has a different vibe—explore hidden caves and waterfalls in Plémont Bay, go rockpooling at Grève de Lecq beach, or take in fresh sea air with a seaside stroll in St Brelade’s Bay.
Jersey National Park
Jersey's great outdoors not only offers delicious produce, but also plenty of opportunities to experience something unique—try wind karting across butterscotch sands, explore the rocky headlands by kayak, or destress with a therapeutic forest bathing walk.
Taking to two wheels lets you pedal between seaside cafés, country pubs, and farmers' markets at leisure. Or blow the cobwebs away with a hike along one of the many scenic coastal paths—pack a picnic to make the most of the sweeping views.
Local Gems
Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, the award-winning Atlantic Hotel is a stylish property bordering La Moye golf course with stunning views across St Ouen’s bay.
The hotel's public spaces have an elegant air with a baby grand piano, a fish pond, and local art adorning the walls. The beach is only a short walk away and a popular spot for surfing.
The main draw, however, is the fine-dining Ocean Restaurant with chef Will Holland at the helm—The Daily Telegraph hails the "memorable" dining experience and "delightful menu" here.
The Atlantic Hotel
Channel Island Distillery
"It’s food-lovers who are perhaps most spoiled for choice here," says National Geographic about Jersey's thriving food scene.
The island's vibrant history and unique heritage have resulted in a variety of culinary experiences for visitors, ranging from award-winning luxury restaurants to informal beach shacks.
Notable among these are Bohemia, a Michelin-star restaurant hailed as the "brightest culinary star in all the Channel Islands" by The Good Food Guide; The Priory Inn, a cosy country pub with an open log fire; and the tearoom at Ransoms for homemade cakes and pastries.
Restaurants
Pride in their local produce really shines through in Jersey and visitors have a selection of foodie events to choose from every autumn.
Learn the traditional art of making black butter at The Elms; enjoy live music, dance, artisan sellers, and local food at the annual cider festival, or embark on a culinary adventure with Jersey Uncovered’s ‘Flavours of Jersey’ tour and uncover how and where the island’s food and drink is produced.
Whatever your travel style, there is plenty to keep everyone well pleased. Discover what the locals recommend and make the most of your next Jersey getaway.
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Photograph by Scott Dressell Martin
The most southernly vineyard in the British Isles, La Mare Wine Estate, was established in the early 1970s in an 18th-century granite farmhouse.
20,000 bottles of quality wine are produced here every year using hybrid French and German grapes. The estate uses local apples to produce Jersey cider, brandy, and black butter—a traditional apple preserve with cider, sugar, spices, liquorice, and lemons.
La Mare is spread across 20 acres in a bucolic country setting, with guided tours and tasting experiences that take you around the vineyards and give you a taste of the wines and chocolates. A plethora of Genuine Jersey products are available for purchase at their gift shop.
La Mare Wine Estate
Savour the best of Jersey in autumn
Anything but a humble spud, the small, kidney-shaped Jersey Royal has a quirky origin story, and is the only potato variety in the UK to boast an EU Protected Designation of Origin status.
Their unique flavour can be attributed to traditional farming methods employed by farmers, and the marine minerals and salt that nourish the island's soils.
Purchase a bag of freshly dug potatoes from local farm-run roadside stalls, boil them, and top them up with a knob of Jersey butter for an authentic taste.
Jersey Royals
At low tide, Jersey nearly doubles in size. These tremendous tidal patterns—the third largest in the world—play an important role in cultivating top-notch oysters.
The Royal Bay of Grouville has some of the cleanest sea water in Europe and produces millions of oysters annually. You can venture into the oyster beds at low tide for a champagne and oyster tour.
The bay is also one of the best spots on the island to taste oysters, with a glass of crisp white wine in hand, and Mont Orgueil Castle and sailboats bobbing in the backdrop.
Oysters
Mont Orgueil Castle
Cycling
A cyclist's paradise, Jersey has adopted a unique system named Green Lanes that prioritises two wheels over four, and makes it easy for visitors to take in 350 miles of beachside roads and backcountry lanes at a slow pace.
Mountain, leisure, road bikes, and e-bikes are available for hire, and you can choose from shorter family-friendly trails or challenge yourself on a 100-kilometer island ride with 1000 meters of elevation.
Follow foodie cycling routes around the island to stock up on picnic supplies, sample the freshest seafood, tuck into lunch with harbour views, and end the day with delicious Jersey ice cream.
Photograph by Ken Cheung
Hit the trails in Jersey
Explore the island on two wheels
Make for the award-winning Channel Island Liquor Co. to sample small-batch gins and rums.
Distillery sessions and tasting experiences are offered here, where you can learn about the processes and choose your favourite tipple to bring back home.
The distillery uses unique botanicals to create their Wheadon's gin, including rock samphire foraged from the cliffs of the Channel Islands, and mandarin limes and lemongrass grown on the shores of Guernsey. Their Indica rum is a blend of Caribbean and Channel Island rums, distilled with locally grown cannabis indica flowers.
Jersey National Park covers approximately 30 miles of Jersey’s coastline, Les Écréhous, Les Minquiers, and Pierres de Lecq. It brings together the island's land, sea, coast, and countryside, and conserves the habitats within it.
Autumn is a good time to experience the benefits of saltwater swimming at one of the island's safe swimming areas, while thrillseekers can embark on aquatic adventures that get them into and under water.
Get moving on self-guided woodland or clifftop walks that take you through a constantly changing landscape and stop at cosy country pubs to fuel up along the way.
Ready to go? Join us in Jersey this autumn for an event curated exclusively for Travelzoo members.
Taking place on 8-10 October, 2023 and kicking off with a Travelzoo-hosted drinks reception, this unique experience includes return flights and a 2-night getaway with breakfast at the 4-star Hotel de France in St Helier. Alongside an extremely limited number of Travelzoo members, you’ll then dine at a private event at the 4-AA-Rosette-awarded Ocean Restaurant, where Executive Chef Will Holland will lead a shellfish masterclass.
Enjoy a seaside picnic
Lobster
Jersey Royals
Oysters
Purebred Jersey cows
Jersey National Park
St Brelade's Bay
Cycling around the island
Tasting experience at CI Distillery
Fine dining at the Atlantic Hotel
Chef Will Holland
La Mare Wine Estate
Jersey's Award-Winning Produce
Get Outdoors in Jersey
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