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🗺️ Farm Day Trips guide
Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of St Brelade and West Jersey
Jersey Lavender's fields peak late June to early July, a short walk from the old Railway Walk to La Corbière Lighthouse and the beaches of St Brelade.
3 places · updated October 17, 2026
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Jersey's south-west corner packs a lot into a few miles: the sheltered sand of St Brelade's Bay and Portelet, the tidal causeway out to La Corbière Lighthouse, and then the five-mile sweep of St Ouen's Bay running north to the cliffs and castle ruins at Grosnez. Most stops in this guide are 5 to 20 minutes apart by car.
Jersey Lavender sits in the parish of St Brelade off the Rue du Pont Marquet, about 5 miles from St Helier, and has free entry. It grows, harvests and distills its own lavender, along with rosemary, eucalyptus and bay laurel, and has gardens, a children's nature trail with questions along the way, Sprigs Café and a shop. The farm opens from April to mid-September, so plan for late spring and summer.
The lavender farms
- Jersey LavenderLavender farm · St Brelade
early June to early August, peaking late June to early July
Open to the public April to mid-September, Tuesday to Sunday, with free entry, daily distilling talks and guided tours.
Best time to visit
Jersey Lavender's fields flower from early June to early August, with color first showing in very late May and peaking from late June to early July; harvest starts in mid to late June and is usually done by early August, and the distillery is busiest from mid-June to the end of August. The farm is open from April to September 14, Tuesday to Sunday. La Mare Wine Estate opens daily from March 12 to October 31, 2026, Elizabeth Castle from March 18 to November 1, 2026, and Faulkner Fisheries runs its barbecue at lunchtime in summer. Beaches, castle ruins and coastal walks are open all year, but plan causeway walks at La Corbière and Elizabeth Castle around low tide.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- The Railway Walk🥾 Trail · St Brelade · about 1 mi, 2 min drive
A tree-lined, four-mile path on the old railway line from St Aubin to La Corbière, with a gentle climb and railway relics along the way. The lavender farm is listed as a cream tea stop on the route.
Open all year
free
- La Corbière Lighthouse🗼 Lighthouse · St Brelade · about 3 mi, 10 min drive
The lighthouse, which marked 150 years since its first lighting in April 2024, stands on a tidal island reached by a causeway at low tide; an alarm sounds when it is time to come back. The interior is closed, but benches on the headland look straight at it.
Open all year
free
- St Brelade's Bay🏖️ Beach · St Brelade · about 1 mi, 5 min drive
A south-facing bay of soft golden sand and calm water with beach cafés, watersports and ramps from the promenade. A local charity lends wheelchairs built for sand, and there is a Changing Place in the Churchill Memorial car park.
Open all year
free
- Portelet Bay🏖️ Beach · St Brelade · about 3 mi, 8 min drive
A cliff-sheltered bay reached by a long flight of steps from the car park, with the small tidal islet of Île au Guerdain in the middle that you can walk to at low tide.
Open all year
free
- St Ouen's Bay🏖️ Beach · St Ouen · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
Five miles of Atlantic-facing beach and the home of one of Europe's oldest surf clubs, also used for kite surfing and windsurfing; sunsets here are the reason to stay late.
Open all year
free
- Battery Moltke🏛️ Historic site · St Ouen · about 7 mi, 16 min drive
A German Occupation gun battery at Les Landes with four gun positions; one of its French 155mm guns, recovered from the cliffs in the 1990s, is back on display at Position Four.
Open all year
free
- Grosnez Castle🏛️ Historic site · St Ouen · about 7 mi, 18 min drive
The ruins of a 14th-century castle on Jersey's north-west corner, held by Philippe de Carteret against the French in the 1460s, with views to the other Channel Islands. The ground is very uneven, but the car park overlooks it.
Open all year
free
- Plémont Bay🏖️ Beach · St Ouen · about 7 mi, 18 min drive
A north-coast bay where caves and hidden coves appear as the tide goes out.
Open all year
free
- Grève de Lecq🏖️ Beach · St Mary · about 7 mi, 18 min drive
A family beach with rocks to climb and rock pools to explore; the sea never goes far out here, even at low tide. The cliff path west to Plémont starts here.
Open all year
free
- Elizabeth Castle🏛️ Historic site · St Helier · about 5 mi, 15 min drive
A 16th-century fortress on a tidal islet in St Aubin's Bay, named by Sir Walter Raleigh for Queen Elizabeth I, reached on foot at low tide or by the amphibious Castle Ferry. Only assistance dogs are allowed.
2026: March 18–October 24, 10 AM–5:30 PM; October 25–November 1, 10 AM–4 PM
Castle only: adults £19.50; castle and ferry: adults £24.50 (as posted October 2026)
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- Portelet Bay CaféCafé or coffee shop · St Brelade
Wood-fired pizza and summer shellfish right on the sand at Portelet; book ahead in high season.
- The Poplars Tea RoomTea room · La Moye
A family-run tea room at La Moye baking since 1984, about five minutes from the lavender farm; closed Tuesdays.
- Faulkner FisheriesRestaurant · St Ouen
Summer seafood barbecue at lunchtime, Tuesday to Saturday, from a converted bunker at L'Étacq on St Ouen's Bay.
- La Mare Wine EstateWinery or vineyard (21+) · St Mary
Vineyard, apple brandy and black butter tours in St Mary, open daily March 12 to October 31, 2026.
A one-day plan
- 10:00 AMJersey Lavender
Walk the fields, gardens and nature trail, and join the 11:30 AM guided tour (Tuesday to Friday and Sunday); about 2 hours.
- 12:15 PMPortelet Bay Café · about 8 min drive
Park at the top and take the steps down for lunch on the beach; about 1.5 hours, including a walk to Île au Guerdain at low tide.
- 2:00 PMSt Brelade's Bay · about 8 min drive
Swim or stroll the promenade; about 45 minutes.
- 3:00 PMLa Corbière Lighthouse · about 10 min drive
Walk the causeway if the tide is low, and listen for the return alarm; about 45 minutes.
- 4:00 PMBattery Moltke · about 15 min drive
Drive north along St Ouen's Bay to Les Landes; about 30 minutes among the gun positions.
- 4:45 PMGrosnez Castle · about 5 min drive
Explore the ruins and look out to the other Channel Islands; about 30 minutes.
- 5:45 PMSt Ouen's Bay · about 10 min drive
End with a long walk on the sand and sunset over the Atlantic.
Tips
- Visit Wednesday to Sunday if you can: Jersey Lavender is closed on Mondays and The Poplars Tea Room on Tuesdays.
- Check tide times before walking out to La Corbière, Île au Guerdain or Elizabeth Castle, and leave the causeway as soon as the alarm sounds at Corbière.
- Portelet Bay Café can only be reached down steps or by boat; the nearest car parks are at the top of the bay or at Noirmont and Ouaisne.
- Faulkner Fisheries only lights its barbecue when the weather is good, so call or check their social pages before planning lunch around it.
- Dogs on a lead are welcome at Jersey Lavender, but only assistance dogs are allowed at Elizabeth Castle.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
When is the best time to see the lavender in Jersey?
Jersey Lavender says its fields are in flower from early June to early August, with peak color from late June to early July.
Does Jersey Lavender charge for entry?
No. Its website says there is no charge to enter the farm.
Is Jersey Lavender open in autumn?
No. The farm, café and shop open from April to September 14, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Can I walk to La Corbière Lighthouse?
Yes, along a causeway at low tide. An alarm warns you when the tide is coming back in, and the lighthouse itself is not open inside.
Are dogs allowed at Jersey Lavender?
Yes, on a lead and under control, and owners must clean up after them.
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