The most southerly island of the British Isles and the largest of the Chanel Islands, Jersey epitomises the ideal getaway destination for conferences, meetings and events and really does have everything you could want and more! Effortlessly mixing French and British influences, delegates will find a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere that belies a strong sense for business, which makes Jersey a perfect choice of location for corporate escapes from the office.
The unspoiled landscape features glorious countryside alongside breathtaking coastline and sandy beaches providing idyllic settings on both land and water for exhilarating teambuilding events and corporate activities. St Helier, the capital, is one of the island’s twelve parishes which provide a range of conference venues able to cater for all corporate events, whether large or small. Jersey’s meeting venues are well equipped and experienced in hosting not only teambuilding events and corporate activities but also exhibitions, training events, conferences, meetings and weddings.
Jersey is within easy reach of the UK and the Continent by air and sea. There are at least 12 flights a day from London to Jersey Airport as well as regular scheduled flights from over 25 UK regional airports and international airports. Alternatively, conference delegates can reach the island via ferry services from Poole, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Dublin, Carteret and St. Malo.
Meeting planners will be spoilt for choice given the quality of venues in Jersey. Great pride is taken in providing first class conference and banqueting facilities as well as superb service to ensure their reputation for excellence is maintained. Those seeking a large conference and exhibition centre will appreciate Fort Regent and Springfield Museum, the island’s largest sporting, entertainment and conference venue, with capacity for up to 2,000 delegates, vast exhibition space and numerous meeting rooms and suites. Culture and The Arts thrive on the island with venues such as Jersey Arts Centre, the modern Benjamin Meaker Theatre and Jersey Opera House providing a variety of meeting spaces, the opera house theatre itself being a remarkable historic venue able to accommodate up to 625 delegates. Conference organisers seeking an unusual venue to inspire delegates should consider La Mare Wine Estate, a tranquil setting offering wine-based teambuilding events alongside conference space for 300 delegates, the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust ‘s International Training Room, or St Helier’s Maritime Museum, a historic award winning venue set in the beautiful old harbour. A truly spectacular backdrop for any corporate event or wedding is Elizabeth Castle, set on a rocky islet in St Aubin’s Bay, or Mont Orgueil Castle, dating from the 13th Century standing over the fishing village of Gorey. Being popular as a getaway destination Jersey boasts several outstanding hotels which cater for both business and pleasure offering state-of-the-art conference suites and meeting rooms alongside banqueting suites and options for teambuilding events. These include the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, set on the exquisite south coast of the island with capacity for 400 delegates, The Club Hotel & Spa, L’Horizon Hotel & Spa situated on St. Brelade’s Bay, and country house hotel the Somerville Hotel. Major hotel groups represented in Jersey are Best Western Hotels, Classic British Hotels, Handpicked Hotels, Hilwood Resorts and Hotels and Radisson Blu Hotels.
With many venues providing panoramic views of stunning locations it is little wonder that Jersey is a haven for conference retreats, strategic meetings and intimate weddings without disruption from the world at large. A truly inspirational setting for any event!