Visiting Elizabeth Castle Jersey – Don’t Get Stranded, take the Duck Boat
🏰 Exploring the Legend of Elizabeth Castle, Jersey
Welcome to the rocky islet of St. Aubin’s Bay! In today’s adventure, we are stepping back through 400 years of history at the magnificent Elizabeth Castle Jersey. This fortress has defended the island for centuries, but visiting it requires a bit of tactical planning. If you don’t time the tides right, you’ll find the causeway swallowed by the sea, which is why we’re showing you exactly how to navigate your trip using the famous “duck boat” amphibious craft.
Exploring Elizabeth Castle Jersey is like walking through a living timeline of British maritime defense. From the English Civil War to the German Occupation in WWII, every stone here tells a story. One of the absolute highlights of our visit was trekking out to the Hermitage—the secluded rock where Saint Helier lived in the 6th century. Whether you are a history buff or just here for the views, Elizabeth Castle Jersey offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the Channel Islands.
🕒 Why You Need to Visit
This isn’t your average “walk-in” museum. Because the castle is cut off twice a day by the rising tide, the journey there is half the fun. We’ll take you through the barracks, up to the highest battlements for a panoramic view of the bay, and deep into the bunkers that highlight Jersey’s complex role in more modern conflicts.
📜 A Glimpse into the Past
Named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh, the castle served as the official residence of the Governors of Jersey. It famously provided refuge to King Charles II during the Civil War, earning Jersey a permanent place in royal history. The Hermitage, perched on its own rock just beyond the main fortifications, offers a moment of serene silence and a stunning perspective of the castle’s scale.
This is just a bitesize section of our 1 hour long video on Jersey. To see more of the Island watch our full weekend tour here. https://youtu.be/oh73htVIgu4?si=2PLI6mrEpuTgW5ES
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This is just a bite-sized section of our 1-hour-long video on Jersey. If you'd like to see more of the Island, you can watch our full weekend tour here. https://youtu.be/oh73htVIgu4?si=2PLI6mrEpuTgW5ES
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Yesssss my castle😅 thanks so much🥰
Thanks for a look at the castle. The Duck Boat looked like a fun way to get to the castle.
Neat castle. The housing looked nice. The hospital would have been great to see. There are a lot more fortresses than i imagined . All so interesting.😊
Lovely video 😊 the duck boat is interesting. Castle views & beach looks 👌😍 well preserved Island, exploring such unique places & explaining it thoroughly is definitely your kind of thing & I'm a huge fan of it ❤ thank you for sharing (also I'm checking on the Jersey full guide video once again)
Nice and exaiting.
Hello simon 👍🏻 ⚘ ❤ Hi 👋 will
Another good one guys and so very interesting. Not a bad place to live.