Jersey's Battle of Flowers - Manchester

Every summer, the enchanting Channel Island of Jersey stages a fabulous floral extravaganza, the Battle of Flowers. One of the highlights on Jersey's calendar, the spectacle of flower-festooned floats, musicians, dancers and street entertainers creates a tremendous carnival atmosphere which involves the whole island and attracts thousands of visitors each year. On this lovely break, we also enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes preview of the parade as well as a tour of Jersey's glorious coast and time to explore the island at leisure.What's Included?
Includes- Return flights to Jersey- Airport taxes & luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)- Airport transfers in Jersey- 5 nights at a selected hotel in Jersey (JG2+ or JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations- Return transfers from the hotel to the Battle of Flowers Parade- Grandstand tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade- Included Island Highlights Tour- Services of a representative in Jersey on selected days

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsExclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparationsAfter an early dinner on our second evening, we have an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes to see the final touches being applied to some of the floats that will feature in the Battle of Flowers Parade. The floats are works of art with designs that are a closely guarded secret, but we can see up close the painstaking detail that goes into each one, chat with the constructors and take photos during our unique evening.Island Highlights TourWe take a delightful tour along Jersey's spectacular coastline. Highlights include St Brelade's Bay, one of the island's most popular resort beaches, the rugged north coast overlooking the neighbouring Channel Islands and the famous Corbière lighthouse on the south-west corner of the island. We also visit St Ouen's Bay with its miles of golden sand and rolling Atlantic waves - a prime spot for surfing, and picturesque Gorey harbour overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle.Battle of Flowers ParadeFirst staged in 1902 in celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe and the island's oldest event.We take our places in the Grandstand to watch the afternoon spectacle as flower-festooned floats parade around the arena accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands, all creating a wonderful carnival atmosphere and a veritable feast for the eyes.

Jersey
Why not join National Holidays on a fantastic coach holiday to Jersey - the largest of the Channel Islands. There is so much to discover on this picturesque island , from the magnificent castles to the beautiful floral gardens, along with the stunning coastline dotted with beautiful bays, walking trails and so much more. Forming 48 miles of breath-taking scenery, the coastline of Jersey offers varied and spectacular vistas ensure you return home with memories to cherish for years to come.
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Hotel de Normandie, St SaviourJG2+ ratingThe Hotel de Normandie is situated in St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier and opposite the beautiful Bay of St Clement. The en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a cosy bar, restaurant and lounge plus a sun terrace with sea views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi.Merton Hotel, St SaviourJG3 ratingThe Merton Hotel offers vibrant accommodation in Jersey's beautiful St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier. The comfortable en-suite rooms include a flat screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. There's also a restaurant, bar and lounge as well as an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam room and tennis court.Hotel RatingJG2+ ratingJG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.JG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.