Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Jersey
Jersey Battle of the Flowers
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Garden of Samares Manor © Danny Evans
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St Aubin's Harbour ©Danny Evans
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Battle of Flowers © Danny Evans
The famous Jersey Battle of the Flowers was first staged in 1902 in celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and is now one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe. The Grand Parade takes place on Thursday afternoon, followed by a spectacular Moonlight parade and firework display on Friday evening. We also pay a visit to many of the horticultural highlights that can be found on the island, including the Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor and the Eric Young Orchid Foundation.
Dates
13th August 2022 | August 2023
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Jersey
Travel to Poole by coach or fly from your local airport. On arrival you’ll be met by coach for the transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
Island Tour
We start our Jersey discovery with a full day tour, taking in some of the island’s most spectacular bays, including St Ouen and St Brelade. You’ll see some magnificent flora and fauna along the way, including Coronation Park, Jersey’s public garden with manicured lawns, fragrant rose gardens with open views of the ocean.
Day 3
Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor and Eric Young Orchid Foundation
After breakfast, a visit to the gardens of Samarès is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. A tour of the Manor House can also be arranged on request together with lunch in the tea garden. In the afternoon, visit the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, a previous Gold Medal winner at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Day 4
Battle of the Flowers Grand Parade
Enjoy a relaxing morning in your hotel before we take our grandstand seats for the Grand Parade. Listen out for the cry of “Let battle commence!”, the signal for the parade of flower-festooned floats to start its two-hour procession, accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands.
Day 5
Battle of the Flowers Moonlight Parade and Fireworks
There’s free time today for you to explore St Helier. After dinner we take our seats in the grandstand for the climax of the carnival, the Moonlight Parade. The floats are festooned with thousands of illuminated lights giving a magical appearance. The parade lasts around an hour and is followed by a fireworks display.
Day 6
Return home
Suggested Hotels – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff
Merton Hotel ***
Located just 15 minutes walk from the centre of St Helier. The hotel offers two restaurants, a large open space lounge, sun terrace and gardens. Facilities include a bar, indoor aquadome and lift to most floors.
We can also offer a selection of hotels in the Bournemouth and Poole areas which can be pre-booked before or after your ferry crossing.
Hotel space subject to availability. A deposit may be required.
| Dates | 6 days / 5 nights |
| 13th August 2022 | Prices on request |
| August 2023 | Prices on request |
