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WALKING TOURS

Regular tours

Daily Geotourist : Occupation Trail Self-guided

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The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by German forces in WW2. The Occupation has left an extraordinary legacy on Jersey, with hundreds of concrete bunkers, walls and tunnels ringing the coast and scattering the island’s interior. Various starting points bit.ly/3JuZCGH

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Geotourist : Liberation Trail Self-guided

The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by German forces in WW2. The five-year occupation came to an end on 09 May 1945, which is now known as Liberation Day - an event still celebrated in Jersey with an annual bank holiday and festivities that mark this momentous occasion.

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Weekends

‘Champagne & Oyster’ Tour Seymour Oyster

‘Champagne & Oyster’ Tours can include as little or as much as you wish to learn about oyster production and its history. Travel to the depths of Seymour Oyster’s oyster beds and meet some of our 14 million oysters. Imagine how on a high tide there would be perhaps ten metres of water above you! This is an ever changing environment which varies from hour to hour. 1-2 hrs

Seymour Slipway shannoninjersey@yahoo.co.uk

Sundays

St. Helier : Occupation to Liberation Tour Martin Walton

You will be led on an adventure through time with Blue Badge Guide, Martin Walton. Jersey was occupied by the Germans throughout WW2, and you will visit sites around St. Helier’s Harbour with poignant reminders of events from both the Occupation and Liberation of the island. 2 hrs 10:30-13:30

St. Helier martinwalton@hotmail.com +44 (0) 1534 853639

Sundays

St. Helier Walks M C Guiding, Sue Gorin, Tom Bunting, Month Losh

Join our qualified guides every Sunday morning to take a walk through the fascinating history & culture of Jersey. Tours start from Liberation Square every Sunday at 10:30am and finish at 12pm. Tickets are £10 and can be booked in advance through Eventbrite or you can pay on the day (cash only, please). 1-2 hrs

Liberation Square, St. Helier sthelierwalks@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7797 778504

Mondays until 31 Jul

German Occupation Coastal Trail Martin Walton

Against a background of spectacular coastal scenery, walk around Jersey’s dry land battleship, Battery Lothringen. Hear about occasions when the battery was in action. Conclude with a guided visit inside the restored underground armoured Command Bunker, with it’s two storey exhibition, bringing back how life was in those dramatic occupation days. 2 hrs 10:45-12:45

Confrmed when you book martinwalton@hotmail.com +44 (0) 1534 853639

Tuesdays until 19 September

A Harbour Master’s History of St. Helier Harbour Brian Nibbs

Bronze Badge Guide and former Harbourmaster, Capt. Brian Nibbs will lead you on a maritime adventure as you learn about the historical developments and nautical traditions across the island - with the occasional maritime anecdote! No two walks are the same and a warm welcome awaits you on this informal stroll with a seafaring flavour. The tour will also explore some of the lesser-known areas of the harbour. 1-2 hrs

Jersey Girl - Suspended Sculpture bjsnibbsjsy@gmail.com

Thursdays until 26 October

+44 (0) 7797 717604

St. Helier Town Walks with Jersey Tour Guide Association

JTGA

Come and explore Jersey’s capital with a free guided walk around St. Helier every Thursday. The walk begins and ends at the Town Hall. Discover the island’s secrets as you are led by members of the Jersey Tourist Guides Association. Search JTGA on Eventbrite to book or there maybe spaces on the day.

2 hrs 10:30-12:30

St. Helier Town Hall jerseytouristguides@gmail.com +44 (0) 7797 780868

Tours on specific dates.

17 Aug 12:45-15:45, 20 Aug 14:15-17:15, 21 Aug 14:45-17:45, 28 Aug 09:30-12:30

Seabed Walk to Seymour Tower Jersey Walk Adventures

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Walk on the seabed and explore gullies and rock pools as you walk to Seymour Tower (one mile offshore) and discover Jersey’s very own wilderness with expert local guides. Walk in Europe’s largest inter tidal rocky area during our ‘Moonwalks’ as you discover the lunar-like rock formations. Escape from the sounds and activities of everyday life as you explore a place that is neither sea nor land. 2-3 hrs

Confrmed when you book info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk +44 (0) 7797 853033

02 Jun, 10:30-13:30, 18 June, 12:15-15:15

Family Walk on the Seabed to Seymour Tower Jersey Walk Adventures

A fun daytime ‘moonwalk’ on the seabed, as you ramble towards Seymour Tower (one mile offshore) with an expert local guide. You will wade through gullies and rock pools to observe tiny beasts and lots of amazing marine life. Don’t forget a bag as we always find pretty shells. You’ll be on a discovery tour in a seaweed jungle and marine mini-zoo – so expect to get your feet wet! 2-3 hrs Confrmed when you book info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk +44 (0) 7797 853033

06 June 17:45-19:15 02 Aug 17:45-19:15

St. Helier Comes Alive MC Guiding

Bronze Badge Guide, Melanie will lead you on a revealing walk through central St. Helier and uncover intriguing facts and stories about some of the amazing people and buildings that have left their mark on the town. 1-2 hrs Royal Square St Helier M C

23:15, 12 Aug 22:00-23:59

Bioluminescence on The Beach Jersey Walk Adventures

As night descends and the ocean recedes, star-like shapes of luminous green twinkle and sparkle in a few unique spots at low tide. Experience the uniqueness of bioluminescent creatures and other marine life on this “moonwalk” across the seabed. Visit our website to book online. 1-2 hrs

Confrmed when you book info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk +44 (0) 7797 853033

15 June 10:00-12:30

Seaweed Foraging - Wild Vegetables of The Ocean Jersey Walk Adventures

Green, brown, delicate, bold and sometimes smelly, seaweeds often remain unnoticed. They are, however, an essential ingredient in sushi, miso soup, jellies, and sweets. Discover their value on a gentle coastal walk with an expert local resident. 2-3 hrs

Confirmed when you book info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk +44 (0) 7797 853033