Channel Islands travel blog
Stories, tips and inspiration for your Channel Islands trip
How tide times shape Channel Islands travel
How the Channel Islands' 12-metre tides shape travel: causeway windows at Elizabeth Castle, Lihou, Plémont, La Coupée, and coastal photography timing.
Best time to visit the Channel Islands in 2026
Month-by-month guide to visiting the British Channel Islands in 2026: peak vs off-season prices, festivals not to miss, and the smartest timing for each island.
Sark carriage tour: an honest review
Honest review of the Sark horse-drawn carriage tour: duration, price, what you see, and whether it beats walking the island on foot.
Wild swimming in the Channel Islands: the best spots and when to go
Best wild swimming spots in the British Channel Islands: Bouley Bay, Petit Bot Bay, Dixcart Bay on Sark, and Belvoir Bay on Herm, with tide and safety advice.
Jersey Royal potato season: when to visit and where to eat them
Jersey Royal potato season (April–July): best farms, restaurants serving fresh Royals, and why timing a Jersey trip around the harvest makes sense.
Channel Islands with toddlers: what actually worked
Travelling the British Channel Islands with toddlers: what worked brilliantly at Herm, what was challenging on Sark, and why Jersey was our best family base.
Alderney Bird Festival 2024: what to expect and how to plan
A preview of the 2024 Alderney Bird Festival: what's on, how to reach Alderney from Guernsey, where to stay, and what makes this small-island event special.
Channel Islands ferry vs flight: what we learned
Ferry vs flight for the British Channel Islands: real route comparisons, true costs, and honest verdicts on what worked and what failed.
Why Herm is the perfect day trip from Guernsey
A day trip to Herm from Guernsey: Shell Beach, the island circumnavigation walk, pub lunch at the Mermaid Tavern, and why this tiny island earns its reputation.
The British Channel Islands in autumn
Autumn in the British Channel Islands: Tennerfest food festival, golden cliff colours, quieter beaches, and why October may be the smartest month to visit.
A photographer's guide to Sark dark sky
How to photograph Sark's dark sky: best locations, essential gear, optimal seasons, and practical tips for the world's first Dark Sky Island.
Channel Islands food trail: dairy, seafood and Royals
A gastronomic trail across the British Channel Islands: Jersey Royals in season, Guernsey cream, crab, lobster, and the inter-island food culture worth knowing.
Where to see seals in the Channel Islands
Atlantic grey seals haul out around all five British Channel Islands. A guide to the best spots, seasons, and how to watch them responsibly.
Jersey's best cliff walks
Jersey's cliff paths range from gentle headland strolls to full-day challenges. Here are the top 5 walks on this British Channel Island, with routes and tips.
Channel Islands gardens to visit in summer
La Seigneurie, Saumarez Park, Hauteville House, Jersey Lavender Farm — a summer guide to the best gardens across the British Channel Islands.
Why Sark is the perfect off-season escape
Sark in November: no cars, Dark Sky skies, absolute quiet. Why this British Channel Island is better off-season than almost anywhere in Northern Europe.
Channel Islands reopen after lockdown
The British Channel Islands emerged from Covid lockdown ahead of the UK mainland. An account of returning to Jersey and Guernsey in summer 2020.
Guernsey's best cafés and bakeries
From the traditional gâche loaf to contemporary café culture in St Peter Port, a food lover's guide to Guernsey's best places to eat and drink.
Alderney puffins: a birdwatcher's diary
A birdwatcher's account of Alderney, British Channel Islands — puffins on Burhou, gannets at Les Etacs, and seasonal advice for visiting in spring.
A slow weekend in Sark
No cars, no street lighting, no rush. A 48-hour account of Sark, British Channel Islands — La Coupée, La Seigneurie, and why slow travel belongs here.
Discovering Jersey's hidden coves
Jersey's famous beaches get all the attention. Here's a guide to the quieter coves — Bouley Bay, Anne Port, Le Hocq and Petit Port.
Why the Channel Islands matter
Five British islands, one practical guide. Why Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Herm and Alderney deserve to be considered together.