Kempt Tower, St. Ouen

Kempt Tower is down in St. Ouen's bay, in the Les Mielles area. It is open to the public, except in the winter.

The former fortification now acts as a visitor centre, with information on the local wildlife, and fauna.

It lies within a conservation area near a sandy beach. There are ponds and sand dunes to explore, which are home to many species of bird and wild flowers.

The tower was built in 1834 as a defensive fort, by the British Navy. A canon would have been positioned on the roof of the structure, with accomodation for troops on the first floor and storage space for ammunition on the ground floor.

This is the last surving Martello tower in Jersey. Although there are many other similar towers dotted around the coast.