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Elizabeth Castle

St Aubin's Bay, St Helier
+44 (0)1534 6333 376
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in St Helier
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Castles
Traveller Description: Built on a rocky islet in the 1590s, the castle was named after Queen Elizabeth 1 by Sir Walter Raleigh whilst he was governor of Jersey. Roam the... more »
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Very informative gentleman when we arrived, explained a bit about the history but didn't go over the top. We got the ferry out and walked back when the tide was low, recommend the walk if you can as you get brilliant views. More

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Sale, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

An interesting castle with a Master Gunner who demonstrates musket firing. At 12 noon in the parade ground he also recruits male visitors into the Militia. He gives an excellent history of the castle and whilst doing so gives his recruits some drill. This is followed by them being marched out of the parade ground to the 1 o'clock cananon... More

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UK
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A really tremendous place to visit. Unmissable if you're in St. Helier. The "ferry" - a weird boat/bus thing - to get across the sometimes-tide-covered causeway is worth the novelty ride, or you can squelch across the sands and mud. The castle is huge and very interesting and needs at least two hours to see properly. The views - even... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Interesting morning or afternoon, great views and an interesting performance by 'The Master Gunner' and chums brings the history of the place to life. Much enjoyed. More

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Newcastle
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Even the journeys to/from this iconic landmark an experience in themselves on the quasi ferry/lorry/amphibious bus that sails when the tide is out! The castle has a fascinating history stretching back 100s of yrs, but its use in wartime Jersey is what really chills the blood! More

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Rayleigh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Loved the castle, quite interesting. Definitely worth a trip More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Took the castle ferry (duck) over to Elizabeth Castle, spent most of the day here. The weather was hot and sunny, but it gets very windy. We packed a picnic but there is a cafe and toilets. We listened to the 12 noon chat from Gunner Blake and then were part of the team that got to do the lighting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

enjoyed reading the history of the castle and displays on show More

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Suffolk
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It was a good walk out across the causeway and an unusual ride back on the Duck. Bit of a climb up to the top. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We visited this castle I wanted to go and see it because it was in the middle of the sea, when the tide is out you can walk along the slipway and when the tide is in you can get the hover bus. I think it is just an average castle More

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