Elizabeth Castle
Castle, St Helier
A fortress begun in 1594 on a tidal island in St Aubin's Bay, just off St Helier. You walk the causeway at low tide or ride the amphibious Castle Ferry, which runs whatever the tide.
Visiting
2026: 10:00-17:30 from 18 March to 24 October (last ferry 17:00), 10:00-16:00 from 25 October to 1 November; closed on Air Display days. Wind and tide can change hours.
Getting there by taxi
| From | Distance | Time | Day fare | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helier (Weighbridge) | 0.7 miles | 3 min | £6–£7 | £7–£8 |
| Jersey Airport | 5.3 miles | 16 min | £19–£22 | £25–£29 |
| Elizabeth Terminal (ferries) | 0.4 miles | 3 min | £5–£6 | £5–£6 |
Estimates, not quotes: worked out from the maximum tariff and the road distance. Traffic, waiting time, booking fees and extras change the final fare, and private-hire firms set their own prices. How we estimate.
Drop off at West Park slipway, opposite the Grand Hotel, where the Castle Ferry kiosk is. Cars cannot reach the castle itself.
By bus: Routes 7, 8, 9, 12, 12a, 15, 22 and 28 pass West Park. See taxi or bus.
Official website: jerseyheritage.org
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