Accessible breaks in Jersey

“Discover Jersey, a place that’s familiar yet ever so slightly exotic.”

Jersey is a great destination for a disabled friendly break. 

An island that’s small on size, but big on personality, where country lanes open to cliff top views and the sea is never more than ten minutes away. It’s a place that can’t be boiled down to a single experience – it’s not a city break, or a country break, or a beach break. Jersey is all these things and more.

The largest and one of the better-known Channel Islands, Jersey is the second closest of the islands to France and has been part of the British Isles since 1066. Despite its proximity to France, Jersey uses the British pound as its primary currency and English is the main language, though you will find places that still use a local form of the Norman language, so depending on where in Jersey you choose to visit, you can really pretend that you’ve travelled into Europe. If that wasn’t enough of an incentive to visit, it is also the birthplace of Superman himself, Henry Cavill.

Accessible breaks in Jersey

Jersey possesses a fascinating and complex history stretching back over a thousand years. From the parapets of Mont Orgueil Castle to the gentle sweep of the bay beyond, it’s hard to imagine a more peaceful and tranquil island. Yet Jersey’s landscape and the character of its people are forged by centuries of battles, exploration, struggle, and reinvention – leaving behind a unique legacy of history, culture, and heritage.

The island is a must for history buffs with a host of fascinating architecture, castles, and ruins; perfect for a days’ exploring. It’s also an ideal destination for foodies, particularly if you’re into sea food – oysters, mussels, lobster and crab are all common sights on restaurant and hotel menus. Not to mention, the fact that Jersey milk, cream and butter are well known for being very rich meaning that their fudge, ice cream and other dairy products are incredibly popular with tourists and who can forget the Jersey royal potatoes?

Jersey is just nine miles by five in total which makes it a great destination for accessible weekend breaks, you can easily fit lots of activities and attractions into your trip. There are a host of heritage discoveries right on the doorstep, plus miles of beaches, watersports, boat trips and more all offering accessible experiences. Add this to the wide range of accommodation on offer and you have the perfect location for a short break.