Elizabeth Castle

Elizabeth Castle, built on a rocky islet in St Aubin's Bay, has stood guard over Jersey's principal seaway for more than 300 years. You can walk out along the causeway at low tide or, if you want to try something new, take the amphibious Castle Ferry at low or high tide. It's no surprise that Elizabeth Castle is Jersey's sixth most beautiful historical landmark.

Elizabeth Castle is an excellent destination to visit if you want to learn about Jersey's history. Climb the battlements, which date back to Sir Walter Raleigh's governorship of Jersey from 1600 to 1603. Explore the grounds where King Charles II sought refuge during the English Civil War, as well as the bunkers that were re-fortified to command the maritime approaches to Jersey during the German occupation during WWII. Admire the hermitage where St Helier, who lived approximately 550 A.D., is said to have lived.

Location: the parish of Saint Helier, Jersey.