St Aubin's Harbour
St Aubin's Harbour, St Aubin, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands.
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St Aubin's Harbour is a picturesque and historic port located in the village of St Aubin, on the western end of St Aubin's Bay in Jersey, Channel Islands. Originally a fishing village, it served as Jersey's main economic and trading centre, particularly during the Newfoundland cod-fishery, before St Helier's harbour was significantly developed in the 19th century. The harbour, completed in 1700 and protected by St Aubin's Fort (built in the 1540s), attracted most of the island's shipping and led to the prosperity of local merchants who built fine houses in the area.
Today, St Aubin's Harbour retains much of its historic charm with its quaint streets, historic houses, and a vibrant promenade lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a more relaxed atmosphere than St Helier. The harbour is a very sheltered drying harbour, meaning visiting yachts should typically enter one hour on either side of high water. It serves as a hub for leisure and fishing activities and is surrounded by attractions such as St Aubin's Fort, accessible via a causeway at low tide, and The Harbour Gallery.
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Opening Hours
The harbour itself is accessible depending on tides; visiting yachts should only enter one hour either side of high water. Office hours for Jersey Marinas are generally Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm during summer (with extended hours), and Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm in winter. Individual businesses around the harbour will have their own opening times.
Contact
Capt. Howard Le Cornu, Harbourmaster, Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1HB. Telephone no: 01534 447788. E-mail: [email protected].