Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Walk in the Park: Exploring the history of Howard Davis Park
Howard Davis Park 6 Saint Clement's Road JE2 4QA Jersey
Details
The beautiful Howard Davis Park is truly a jewel in the crown of St Helier, providing 25 vergées of expansive public gardens in the east of town. Within its boundaries are several fascinating monuments and memorials, recalling the park’s history, the wishes of its benefactor and important moments in Jersey’s history. Join historian and guide Ian Ronayne on this easy walk among the beautiful grounds to learn about tussles over the park’s foundation, those who decided, designed and created its layout, Occupation exigencies, internees and curiously unique wartime cemetery.
Length: Two hours / one mile
Grade: Easy
Meeting Point: Inside park main gate (parking in Green Street Multistorey Car Park)