JERSEY is a popular tourist destination which is not too far from the UK.
People may be aware of the relationship between the Channel Islands and the Crown, but there are some points you will need to know if you are planning a vacation there.
Where is Jersey located?
Jersey is part of the Channel Islands, which are between England and France.
The island group is located 85 miles from the south coast of England and 15 miles from the French coast.
Jersey and Guernsey are the largest of the Channel Islands, with smaller inhabited islands of Alderney, Sark and Herm.
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The whole island of Jersey is just five miles long and nine miles wide and is made up of 12 parishes, with the capital city being St Helier.
Is Jersey a part of the UK?
No it isn't, however the UK is the sovereign state responsible for the territory.
Jersey is a Crown Dependency, meaning King Charles is its monarch.
Although it is not part of the UK it is part of the British Isles.
It is known as the Bailiwick of Jersey which means it is a territory administered by a bailiff, who is a civil head and the most important citizen in the country.
The island is self-governing, meaning it has its own banking and legal systems as well as its own courts of law.
The island has three official languages, which are permitted by the island's government. These are English, French and Norman.
Jersey was part of the Duchy of Normandy, whose dukes became Kings of England from 1066.
After Normandy was lost by the Kings of England in the 13th century, and the ducal title surrendered to France, Jersey remained loyal to the monarchy, although it never became part of the Kingdom of England.
Do I need a passport to go to Jersey?
You don't need to carry your passport or identity card when travelling from the UK to Jersey, but its always a good idea to carry one.
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When entering the country you will need some form of recognised photographic identification for Jersey Customs and Immigration Officers to check so they can confirm your identity, nationality and evidence of your immigration permission.
There are no formal immigration controls when travelling within the Common Travel Area.
How long is the flight to Jersey?
From London, it takes about an hour to fly to Jersey.
Flights from Manchester, take around an hour and 20 minutes.
What is the currency in Jersey?
The currency of Jersey is the Jersey pound.
It is not a different currency to the UK pound, both Jersey and Bank of England notes are legal tender on the island.
However, Jersey notes are not legal tender in the UK, but can exchanged at par with Bank of England notes.