St Helier is one of the largest parishes in Jersey and also the largest town in the Channel Islands. It is believed that it was originally settled at some time around the Roman invasion of Gaul. Helier is the patron saint who was martyred in Jersey and after whom the parish and town are named. The medieval hagiographies depicting Helier show a small fishing village on the dunes. There was an Abbey founded at St. Helier in 1155 on L'Islet, a tidal island adjacent to the Hermitage. Later on this was fortified and turned into Elizabeth Castle, named after Queen Elizabeth I by the governor of the island, Sir Walter Raleigh. St Helier's coastline stretches from Le Dicq in the east to Millbrook in the west. It is a place where you can discover Jersey's rich maritime heritage, a story of remarkable courage. There is a wide choice of accommodation in St Helier including the Pomme D'or Hotel, the Apollo Hotel, the Marina Hotel, the Club Hotel and Spa and the Radisson SAS Waterfront Hotel. A main focal point of the town is Liberation Square where, in 1995, a statue was erected to celebrate 50 years of peace and liberation from the Nazis.
Attraction
Elizabeth Castle
Jersey Archive
Jersey Museum
Maritime Museum/Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Club
All Sports Bar
Chambers
Pure Bar & Club
Dentist
Broad Street Dental Care
Parade Dental Practice
Doctor
Estate Agent
Broadlands
Cox Peel & Partners Estate Agents
Gaudin & Co
Rockproperty
Sloman & Son
Troys Estate Agency
Health and Fitness Club
Holiday Park
Market
Performing Arts
Fort Regent Leisure Centre
Jersey Arts Centre Youth Theatre
Jersey Opera House
Pub and Bar
Admiral
Bridge
Corinthian
Dog & Sausage
Earl Grey
Merchant Trader
Office
Restaurant
Admiral
Blue Fish Cafe
Longueville Manor
The Royal Yacht
School
Helvetia House SchoolJersey Arts Centre Youth Theatre
Victoria College
Victoria College Prep School
Self-Catering
Liberty Apartments By Bridgestreet Worldwide
Panama Apartments
SACO Apartments
Solicitor
Andrew Begg & Co
Bois Bois
Cary Olsen
Le Cornu Michel
Le Gallais & Luce
Voisin
Taxi
Citicabs
Erics Taxi Service
Luxicabs Ltd (24hr Island Wide Service)
One Call Taxi - Jersey
Theatre
Fort Regent Leisure Centre
Jersey Opera House
Sports Clubs
Hunters (Men's Hockey)
Shops
Garlands Florist
Austin Reed
Esprit
Organic Shop (The)
Vers Les Mont Organic Farm
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Fat Face
Crabtree and Evelyn
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards
The Entertainer
Antiques
St Helier Galleries Ltd
BodyShop
Activities
jerseycruises.com (South Coast Cruises)(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Aardvark A-Z Zebra Cycles(Cycling)
Places to Stay near St Helier
The Venue Hotel (94.00 miles)
Portland Lodge (95.43 miles)
A warm and welcoming base to discover the beautiful Dorset coast, the lodge is situated at the heart of the Jurassic coast, at the summit of the Isle of Portland. Close to ... More
The Heights Hotel - Portland (95.69 miles)
The Heights Hotel is a 3* hotel set on the summit of Portland amidst newly awarded World Heritage site. We are a Modern, friendly hotel with high standards of both accommodation and ... More
The Aqua (96.56 miles)
Kingston Country Courtyard (98.66 miles)
Old Castle Hotel (98.77 miles)
Scott Arms Hotel (98.83 miles)
Kimmeridge Farmhouse (98.85 miles)
Lulworth Mill House (99.26 miles)
It has a modern bistro, outside ... More | visit website
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