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.

Mont Orgueil Castle

This castle is know locally as Gorey Castle. It was built in the 13th Century and is an important part of the island's hertiage.

Gorey Castle was built to defend against the invading French. It overlooks a small harbour and pier. You will find a series of small hotels, restaurants, shops and pubs along the pier.

The east facing Royal Bay of Grouville sits alongside, and the Jersey Potteries can be found in Gorey Village.

The castle has recently undergone a major renovation and is now free of scaffolding!

This is one of the best castles in Great Britain and is open all year round, although it is not open every day in the Winter months. Be aware that the castle closes during high winds, for safety reasons.

Various attractions are laid on, including falconry and children's activities.

Find out more at www.jerseyheritagetrust.org

Archirondel

Archirondel beach and tower is located on the northern part of the east coast of Jersey.

This is a nice unspoilt spot, and you will find a small carpark and cafe next to the beach. The red and white round tower is built on what was the start of a large harbour wall. The wall was never completed. The second wall is near by, and was fully completed. That wall is known as St. Catherine's Breakwater, and extends out to see for about 1 mile. It is fully accessible to the public.

BBQ

There are some BBQ facilities, along the road near by. If you want to use one of these grills, you'll need to book it in advance.