Walk to Seymour Tower and stay overnight
Stay the night in the tower
Imagine staying the night in a mountain hut that is surrounded by the ocean twice a day accompanied by a local guide who will enable you to discover and learn about this fantastic area.
Seymour Tower (or Jersey round tower) was built in 1782 as a defence against attacks on the island by the French. From the roof there are fantastic views of the whole of the south and east coasts. On a good day you can see Chausey (France), Les Minquiers, Les Écréhous and even the spires of Coutances cathedral. Looking west you can see Noirmont Point. Sunrise is something worth getting up for!
Watch the incoming tide rush through the gullies and gutters. Even regular low water fishermen are shocked at the speed the tide rises. See our photo/video page includes photos of this.
Whilst you are out watch in safety from the parapet or the tower as the incoming tide rushes in through the gullies and can rise by up to 3 inches/9 cm per minute.
The tide can rise by up to 3 inches per minute in Jersey
Seymour Tower has undergone refurbishment by Jersey Heritage Trust as a short stay let. Sleeping 7 people in bunk beds, the tower can only be used with advance reservation. You must be accompanied by a guide (occupying bed no 8).
We offer groups and individuals the opportunity to stay in the tower with a range of catering options. Please contact us.
For more information on the tower and its facilities please click here.
Price for up to 7 people per night (with guide) £350.
Overnight at Seymour Tower travelling across by kayak
Travel to Seymour Tower by kayak
Drift through the gutters and gullies as the rising tide sweeps us along towards Seymour Tower. Imagine moving along a river, where the bank is a mass of rocks covered with an abundance of marine life.
Observe wildlife. Drop a line overboard and try to catch your evening meal.
Learn about our coastal environment and the rich maritime heritage and paddle back the next day with a new perspective of Jersey.
All kayaking equipment is provided including wet suits. Our kayaks are designed to be user friendly to enable you to get paddling easily. No previous experience is needed. You always paddle with a qualified kayak instructor of Jersey Kayak Adventures.
Price: Basic rate for up to 7 people per night (incl. guide) £350, plus £45 per person for kayaking.
For more details about our island wide kayaking tours click here.
Booking information
For safety reasons it is a requirement that all staying overnight at the tower complete a tower booking form and sign an acceptance of risk. This must be completed and received by our office before the day of the trip. Failure to do so will result in your booking being cancelled.
For your overall safety the guide reserves the right to end the stay at any time, should he or she believe that individuals or the group are not adhering to safe practice, or are not following the terms of use laid down by Jersey Heritage Trust in the booking conditions. Clients will be responsible for any costs and the booking fees will not be refundable.
Alcohol is to be consumed in moderation. The guide may request alcohol is left on shore, if he believes the amount about to be taken is excessive.
Clients are expected to pack in and pack out all their rubbish.
