Having the population of more than 28,000, St. Helier has been a tourist destination for most people for cultural venues, architectural and entertainment attractions. Saint Helier is the capital of Jersey Islands. It is one of the 12 parishes and the largest of the entire Channel Islands. 9% of the whole land area of the Jersey Island comprises the surface area of St Helier. It covers the area of 5,738 vergees.

Going back to the history of the land, it was said that the entire St. Helier was settled when the Roman were under Gaul’s control. Early pictures of St. Helier show that the place was a small fishing village on the hill. Right now, St. Helier Parish Church is far from the sea. But during the early times, the parish church is just on the edge of the hill, which is very much near the offshore islet, Hermitage. This islet is the very site that witnessed the martyrdom of Helier.

If you plan to go and visit St. Helier, you will be amazed with the tourist attractions that await you to be explored in this beautiful parish. First thing that you need to know is the Liberation Square. This spot in town, which was the terminus of Jersey Railway before, is now the place where the Jersey Tourism office is settled.

Even if you were a local of St. Helier, you would not run out of things to do. The place houses the best art galleries. There is the Jersey Art Center, which provides the venue for different performances as well as exhibitions. And what is more exciting with this is that they also offer courses and workshops to those who are interested. Also, should you want to trace how the history and culture of Jersey, visit the Jersey Museum, which is seated at the hearth of St. Helier. You will find the different collections of coins, costumes, medals, music, and agriculture.

Another museum that will show you the strong relationship of the islanders of Jersey is the Maritime Museum. This will give you a view of the attractions that feature the Liberation of Jersey.

People in Jersey are very nationalistic. You will hear a noonday gun that is fired everyday to commemorate the defense shown by the Jersey Islanders for over 300 years. You can visit Elizabeth Castle, the biggest fortress that shows the effort made in defending the place from Elizabethans time up to the occupation of the German in World War II. This also housed the military exhibit, the house of St. Helier and the magnificent views of the sea.

And if you are the athletic person, you need not fear depriving yourself of this interest while traveling. St Helier has Musketeer Leisure, which houses the skate park and 12 trampoline beds. This leisure area also has the best cafes and restaurants with delectable delicacies in town. You can also lure around the water gardens on St. Helier waterfront.

St. Helier will offer you so many things to do and attractions that would keep you exploring the history of the island as well as relaxing in the beautiful scenery of the place.