Gorey
JerseyJE
Village
Gorey is a village in the parishes of St Martin and Grouville, vingtaines of Faldouet and Marais, on the east coast of Jersey. The harbour is one of the three main harbours of the island, and is located in St Martin. The main centre of the village is located at Gorey Pier near Mont Orgeuil Castle, a 13th-century fortification, in St Martin, while there is a small community with a few shops and restaurants. The church in the village is known as Gouray Church.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 49.199, -2.028
- Timezone
- Europe/Jersey
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Gorey
Located in Jersey, Gorey is best described as a spot. Expect culture, water sports and nightlife to fill most of your time. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Gorey
Culture in Gorey
(7)Gorey's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Castles, Fountains, Monuments and Religious Sites. All of it is drawn from Gorey's recorded activities. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Gorey
(4)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Kayaking, Wakeboard and Water Sports. Everything listed here comes from what Gorey is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Gorey
(3)The nightlife shortlist for Gorey: Disco, Nightlife and Pubs. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Gorey. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Gorey
(2)Our data lists Islands and Nature Reserves as nature options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gorey.
More to do in Gorey
(1)Other activities in Gorey covers Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gorey.
Best time to visit Gorey
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Reaching Gorey is easiest with a car once you are in Jersey. Gorey runs on Europe/Jersey time.
Similar destinations
Places near Gorey that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gorey known for?
- In Jersey, Gorey stands out for culture, water sports and nightlife. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Gorey?
- Options in Gorey run to Ancient Ruins, Castles, Fountains, Monuments and Religious Sites — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Gorey?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Gorey located?
- You will find Gorey in Jersey. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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