St Helier

St. Helier is the island’s capital and one of the most popular places to stay. It is the main shopping centre on the island and is also home to numerous restaurants, pubs, bars and of course hotels. St Helier is a very pretty town and most of the hotels enjoy stunning views of the harbour or cobbled streets. St. Helier covers a surface area of 4.1 square miles being 9% of the total land area of the Island (this includes reclaimed land area of 494.  The main shopping area is mostly pedestrianised and there is also a traditional market selling food with a splattering of non-food items.  Much land has been reclaimed and is called the Waterfront, housing pubs, clubs, eating places, cinema and a new sporting complex.  Overlooking the capital is Fort Regent also a sporting complex although many other functions are held there and there is a large play area for children.  Elizabeth castle is a short walk away when the tide is out but transport is available using the famous puddleducks which can travel across sand or sea.