Royal Square
The historic heart of St Helier, site of the 1781 Battle of Jersey. It is surrounded by the States Assembly, the Royal Court and a golden statue of George II.
Royal Square was originally the market square of St Helier. In 1781, the Battle of Jersey was fought here when a French invasion force attacked, and the death of Major Pierson became the subject of a famous painting. The square is surrounded by the States Assembly, the Royal Court and the Library. A gilded statue of George II stands in the centre, and the paving stones conceal a 'V' victory sign carved during the Second World War. Nearby, Liberation Square features a sculpture commemorating the 1945 Liberation. Central Market is a five-minute walk away.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St Helier Central Market
- Jersey Museum and Art Gallery
- Jersey Maritime Museum
- Elizabeth Castle
- Samarès Manor
- St Matthew's Church (Glass Church)
- La Hougue Bie
- Hamptonne Country Life Museum