A silent walking tour of ST HELIER, the capital of JERSEY Channel Islands

Hi everyone! In this video, I take you on a silent walking tour through the town centre of St Helier / Saint Helier, the capital and only town of Jersey.
This was taken on a Sunday morning when many of the shops were shut and a general lack of road and people traffic. When it is so quiet, one can really enjoy the architecture and see things one would not normally see when there are loads of people around. It is also great for the mental health to do such a walk. So, come and enjoy this silent walk with me!
Date of filming: 29 January 2023

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Love the tiny lanes. My 2x G grandmother is from st Helier from 1870s. She come to New Zealand in 1890s. I’d love to visit.

[@willieexplore]

A very intriguing place to explore! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :)

[@mayousimon1]

Brilliant cool video as I explained before it's class thanks!

[@willieexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon! I also like these silent walks as they allow me to relax :)

[@hendrikscott]

Brilliant content Willie Explore! 👏

[@willieexplore]

Thanks Hendrik! These silent walking tours just provide a different experience :)

[@MardivanZyl]

Thanks for the great content Willie! Can't wait for your next video! 😀

[@willieexplore]

Cheers for the support Mardi, I really appreciate it! Next video coming soon :)

[@johnmullin1188]

It must have been early morning very quiet lol m8 thanks for the video John 😊

[@willieexplore]

Cheers for watching John! IT wasn't warm no, but what a great morning for a stroll around St Helier. Quiet and relaxing :)

[@rondunn4336]

Willie, I used to drive those same places in my Mini-Van. Thanks for the memories of those summer seasons 1961-62-63. Always will have a nostalgia about Portlet Beach my favorite. What is yours?

[@willieexplore]

Cheers for watching and sharing your memories Ron! I wish I had more time in Jersey but one can always go back, right? I really don't have a standout favourite, but I did really enjoy Gorey and St. Aubin's Bay. The walk to Elizabeth Castle on the beach was special too. I bet Jersey has changed a lot since the 1960s though.

[@RIANDOA]

These are some of my favourite kinds of days. Out and about somewhere new, very few people out, no set schedule, just go out and explore. Granted, meeting the locals is always fun too, but scenarios like this are just as important if you want to soak in everything a place has to offer. :)

[@willieexplore]

Absolutely mate! I do like a silent walking tour - as you say, it just gives a totally different experience. I will definitely continue doing them going forward

[@no_soy_rubio]

Nice mate. Feels very much like Cornwall or Devon, with a touch of Gallic flair 🥐

[@willieexplore]

Cheers mate, I think that is a very fair description!

[@jeanlongsden1696]

you missed the Victory "V" in the paving slabs outside the States Building, in the Royal Square. it was built there by local builders in WWII right under the noses of the Germans who occupied the building. most tourist stop and read what is on the plinth that the Jersey Crapaud is sat on. seeing as how we locals are know as Crapaud's or Beans (after the local dish, the Jersey Bean Crock). if you look next to the door at 19:26 you will see a Swastika carved into the front of the house. as a local had painted one there in WWII in tar, as an informant lived in that property. they couldn't remove the tar, so had to chisel it off.

[@willieexplore]

Cheers Jean. I am sure I missed a lot of things in this short video. Thanks for the interesting info!

[@carolokbrblol]

I lived there in the 1980s. Worked hard there and had a great time.l there went back but found it very quiet.

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for commenting and watching my video! I heard great things about Jersey in the 80s.

[@Swanoaks]

Used to love walking on a Sunday thru Rotorua NZ streets in the center of town. During busy times one misses the beauty . Enjoyed picking up on places I can relate to. Boots the chemist for one. Kiwi from Virginia.

[@willieexplore]

Cheers Swanoaks, several people actually mentioned to me how iconic that particular Boots is as it has been around for many years! Lots of change has taken place over the years yet some things stay the same :)

[@Swanoaks]

@@willieexplore and that makes life interesting . . .Lol

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Great place jersey lots off streets

[@willieexplore]

Really enjoyed my stay, thanks for watching!

[@sunerennie]

Mooi video :)

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie :)

[@AnoJanJan]

I live on the opposite side of the world & Jersey was never on my radar... until now!

[@willieexplore]

Glad to hear! It really is worth a visit!

[@espadasensei]

What a lovely island! I do really wanna visit it one day and I'm wondering how's the summer atmosphere and vibes there.

[@willieexplore]

It certainly is a great place Seif! Definitely put it on your list of places to visit! I hope to return when it is a bit warmer too :)

[@erinnel7800]

Lekker Willa!

[@willieexplore]

Daarsy Erin! Dankie dat jy gekyk het! :)

[@shogun884]

It used to be a great place years ago when there was a tourist industry but they made a balls of it nows its all banking , me and my partner went back a couple of years back to mark 25 yrs since we left and in all honesty there's more life in a tramps vest.

[@willieexplore]

Some harsh words there Jerry but fair enough that is your experience, I enjoyed it!

[@shogun884]

@willieexplore hi willie, your quiet right maybe a bit strong! Don't get me wrong the rest of the island is still beautiful and we did enjoy it . We were there 7 years and had a ball , the point I was making was the contrast in St.helier between then and now , empty pubs no buzz at all once you leave St.helier it's grand.

[@willieexplore]

@@shogun884 no worries, I'm sure the island and St Helier would have changed a lot over the years

[@johnmullin1188]

Hi send me video of Guernsey m8 all the best John 😊

[@willieexplore]

Here you go, John! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moDQlHSml62qoNU

[@granttalibard8232]

I’m from Jersey and St Helier is SO boring , I moved away nearly 30 years ago and don’t miss it at all , I go back to Jersey once a year to visit my family and 4 days is plenty !

[@willieexplore]

Interesting to hear that. I bet the town have changed quite a lot over the years. Cheers for watching!

[@carolokbrblol]

Where are people? It seems so quiet?

[@willieexplore]

This was filmed on a Sunday morning :)

[@kevinengland7444]

Is that an anglicised South African accent? St. Helier looks really very bland.

[@willieexplore]

Yes I'm South African. Cheers for watching Kevin!