The parish of St Mary lies in the North west of the Island of Jersey. It borders four other parishes, St Lawrence, St Ouen, St Peter and St John. The parish is likely to have got its name from a mediaeval monastery, which was thought to have been destroyed by Viking raiders between the 8th and 10th centuries. One of the attractions in the parish is the 'Devil's Hole', a natural blowhole in the cliffs of the St Mary's coast. The Devil's Hole was once accessible to tourists but has been closed off for several decades now due to safety reasons. In 1851, following a shipwreck, the ship's figurehead (depicting the devil) was placed above the entrance to the hole. Running down the boundary between Saint Mary and Saint John is the Mourier Valley. The stream formerly powered a number of mills, despite the relatively small population of the area. Pistol shooting enthusiasts will find that Crabbé is the location for them. Amongst the many popular hotels in the area is the Westview Hotel, with ensuite rooms and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is ideally situated for access to the fine walks on the north coast of the island.
Attraction
Barracks Visitor Centre
La Mare Vineyards and Distillery
Places to Stay near St Mary
The Venue Hotel (90.58 miles)
Portland Lodge (92.03 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 (92.29 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 (93.16 miles)
Old Castle Hotel (95.36 miles)
Kingston Country Courtyard (95.73 miles)
Kimmeridge Farmhouse (95.83 miles)
Scott Arms Hotel (95.89 miles)
Harbour House (95.93 miles)
The Harbour Hotel is a small contemporary hotel next to the 17th century harbour in the heart of Weymouth. All rooms have ensuite facilities, lovely bedding and towels, and flat ... More
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