Winter in Jersey brings drama, beauty and a sense of freshness that doesn’t just blow away the cobwebs, it invigorates the soul. It is that unique smell of crisp winter air straight from the sea and that moment when you step in from the cold and feel your skin tingle with appreciation. Reward yourself with great local seasonal produce, a warm fire and good company. Enjoy a winter short break where memories are made, where you have time to just be together.

Escape to an island where rugged beaches and awe-inspiring weather provide the backdrop for you to reenergise and feel the elements.

Get the full winter experience in Jersey.

Seafood with crabs and lobsters

Cosy winter holidays.

Work up an appetite for some warming food. It’s the season to indulge, so plan to explore Jersey’s vibrant restaurant scene and enjoy new tasting experiences. Look out for local beef or a Jersey seafood dish to get a real taste of seasonal Jersey and spend time reconnecting with friends in cosy, contemporary spaces.

Get closer.

Winter holidays are the perfect excuse to get closer – from wrapping each other up in warm layers to sharing a hug to ward off the winter chill. Find someone special to share the season with and choose your winter walking backdrop – from wind-whipped coastal adventures to reinvigorating countryside strolls. Who will you share winter in Jersey with?

single person walking on the beach

Get outdoors.

With its Atlantic coastline and epic sweeping beaches, embrace the elements with a bracing winter holidays walk by the sea. The wide sandy beach of St. Ouen’s Bay is a mecca for locals whatever the weather. When the wind’s blowing in the right direction, watch the kite-surfers riding the wind along the water’s edge, and see the breeze whip up the beach into rippling sand snakes.

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Family walking in St Catherine

Get active.

Lace up your trainers and head out for a morning run through Jersey’s green lanes and woodland trails. A popular local route is through St. Catherine’s Woods, taking you across steppingstones and through tree-lined valleys in this picturesque part of the island. Feel your skin tingling, breathe the fresh air, and then enjoy warming up back at your winter accommodation.

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A couple shopping for Christmas in Jersey, St Helier.

Christmas in Jersey.

Do Christmas the Jersey way. Feel the joy of Christmas time as you wander the various markets that pop up in St. Helier and around the island, as locals and visiting French traders set up stalls full of tempting delights. Or simply escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a lazy Christmas lunch at one of many fabulous restaurants.

Get festive

Cosy places to stay for your Jersey winter holidays.