Jersey

Alcohol free or ‘make-mine-a-double’, it wouldn’t be a proper holiday without a tipple or two. And it tastes even better when it’s guilt free. Make a pilgrimage to the Channel Island Liquor Company, located in a converted sail loft overlooking an old harbour, famed for its small but potent batches of premium hand-crafted gin and rum. This conscious boozy brand uses zero plastic and donates a percentage of its profits to beach cleaning.

Another enticing option is local favourite Stinky Bay Brewery, founded by two surfy hop-heads who do their best to make sure nothing goes to waste. Once they are done with the grain it goes to local dairy farms to feed our famed Jersey cows and the hops are upcycled as fertiliser to grow delicious local veggies.

When you explore the coastline with Jersey Kayak Adventures, you’ll bag a generous discount if you use greener transport alternatives to reach the beach.

Discover Jersey’s precious offshore reefs with Jersey Seafaris on an archipelago adventure. Every litre of fuel used on their boats is offset towards Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust’s ‘Rewild Carbon project’ that protects the natural habitats of endangered species.

Suppose you’re searching for a local holiday stay that takes sustainability to heart. In that case, the Seymour Hotel Group has been recognised with a ‘Green Award’ for their commitment to eco-friendly travel and you’ll find menus bursting with tasty local produce that travelled less than a few food miles to your plate. Or, for luxury with a conscience, Longueville Manor has a ‘New Leaf’ sustainability programme that’s dedicated to protecting the environment and developing sustainable practices such as their ‘Garbage Guzzler’ refuse solution.

The Atlantic Hotel is another enticing option for those seeking a wonderful sustainable stay. This 4* hotel on the West Coast of the island, is one of only 12 hotels in the UK to be awarded the prestigious Earth Check’s Silver Status.

La Mare Wine Estate is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated, but sustainable day out. This prestigious winery offers a variety of tours including private wine tastings, and also has an option to explore the vineyard unguided.

La Mare Wine Estate is certified as a Green Tourism Gold standard attraction due to its efforts to protect the environment and operate sustainably. Certification is assessed across 20 fields including waste management, energy efficiency, and biodiversity.

Jersey’s beaches are some of the cleanest in Europe, but we all know the strain our oceans are under from plastics and other waste. Earn some good karma by filling a bucket with plastic and rubbish for a free hot drink as a reward for your efforts at a number of beach outlets. You can sip on something rewarding at Rhona’s in the harbourside village of Gorey or Kismet Cabana tucked away in beautiful Ouaisné bay.

If you want to get out and explore sustainably in Jersey, there are a variety of great options available. Consider buying a 1, 3 or 7 day Liberty Bus pass which will allow you to use hop and hop off bus services during the duration of your stay. Liberty Bus passes can be purchased in person at Liberation Bus Station St Helier, or on board a bus.

E-bikes are another great option. Bikes can be hired from Evolution Cycles which both cater to a wide range of options, including bikes suited for trekking and those which have luggage compartments. Evolution Cycles is based in St Helier.

Lakeys is another fantastic option for those seeking to explore on an e-bike, with a variety of weekly tours led by the husband and wife duo, Andy and Lucy. Tours run for 4 hours and will allow you to explore the stunning scenery of Jersey’s West Coast, along with key attractions including Corbiere Lighthouse, Beauport Bay, and Waterworks Valley.

Step back in time and explore Jersey’s varied history by visiting the Hamptonne Country Life Museum. This historic site features a range of buildings including three houses which date from different centuries. On site, you can also explore the orchard and discover Jersey’s rich cider-making. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Jersey’s rich history by meeting historical reenactment actors, helping you embrace Jersey’s unique history.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum is certified as a Green Tourism Gold standard attraction due to its efforts to protect the environment and operate sustainably. Certification is assessed across 20 fields including waste management, energy efficiency, and biodiversity.

Jersey’s National Park stretches over 50km of the Islands coastline, with more than 2,000 hectares of land. Here you can explore sustainably with a variety of walking and hiking routes across the park, along with a number of exciting activities to get involved with along the coastline – from kayaking, paddleboarding, and scuba diving.

For those who are more adventurous, consider taking to the skies by sky diving or paragliding – or take part in a challenge endurance race on foot or on bike!

The park also features a number of heritage sites so you can immerse yourself in Jersey’s varied history.

Based in St. Helier, the Pavilion is a one-stop shop for delicious and sustainable light bites, savoury snacks, refreshing tea and coffee, and tasty cocktails. The Pavilion goes above and beyond when it comes to sustainability, from sourcing local ingredients from the island, using loose-leaf tea to reduce waste, purchasing their coffee from the anti-homelessness social enterprise Old Spike Roastery, and so much more!

Opening times are from 08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday and 09:00 – 15:00 on Saturday (with kitchen closing times at 14:45 every day they are open).