Jersey's Battle of Flowers - Manchester

None given.Jersey’s Battle of Flowers
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.

Jersey’s Battle of Flowers
Included Excursions
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations
After 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 Tour
We 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 Parade
First 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’s Battle of Flowers

- 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


Jersey’s Battle of Flowers

- Behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations
- Grandstand tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade
- Included Island Highlights Tour


JG2+
JG2+ 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
Hotels 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.Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour
JG2+ rating
The 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 Savior
JG3 rating
The 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.