It seems to be an oddity to Jersey that the passage of time is often measured in events rather than hours or months. Mention that you’ve got friends coming for ‘Battle Week’ and a local will know just when they’re arriving, and the first bank holiday in May is known locally as ‘Boat Show weekend’ rather than May Day.
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We have put together a calendar which gives details of some of the very best events taking place on the island throughout 2020, allowing you to plan your Jersey holiday around any that you and your family might like to experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
If you are going on a Jersey holiday on 9th May, then you are in luck as the day is also considered as Jersey’s national day and is even a local bank holiday. It is celebrated year after year with parades, re-enactments, singing and dancing just some of the things visitors can enjoy.
One of Jersey’s top tourist attractions, Jersey War Tunnels is a historical site like no other. Life in Jersey took an eerie turn during WWII, with slaves being brought in from Poland, France, Russia & Spain to dig an underground hospital for the injured German troops.