CHANNEL ISLAND FACTS Regarded as British Crown Dependencies, yet with their own separate governments and currencies, the Channel Islands are made up of two separate bailiwicks. The largest of the five main islands is the Bailiwick of Jersey, whilst the Bailiwick of Guernsey comprises Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.
The Islands are a gastronomic delight with an abundance of fresh fish, lobsters, crabs, scallops and the local delicacy of ormers, native to Channel Islands’ waters.
And when the time comes for the tide to rise again, you’re ready to dive back in.
With many road and place names in French, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d arrived in France!
Both Guernsey and Jersey’s world-famous cows are renowned for producing the creamiest milk in the world. Escape to Sark where there are no cars, only bicycles and horse drawn carriages.
Jersey and Guernsey use the British Pound and each Bailiwick still uses their own £1 note.
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