Antonia Windsor

The best beaches in Jersey and Guernsey

Jersey is the gem of the Channel. The most southerly of the British Isles, it boasts the most hours of sunshine of anywhere in Great Britain. It also provides plenty of varying landscapes in which to enjoy those golden rays: wooded valleys, flower-strewn cliff paths, rocky coves and wide sandy beaches. Hire a bicycle and you can enjoy a network of “green lanes” where the speed limit is just 15mph. Or feel the sea in your hair on a boat tour, in a kayak or on a paddle board. Or simply don your...

'It meant five years of being cooped up with no freedom to express yourself'
Seventy-five years ago, on May 9, the population of the Channel Islands came to the end of a five-year lockdown when the British Navy arrived to free them from the Nazi occupying forces a day after Germany’s formal surrender at the end of the Second World War. A major party had been planned for this year, but it will of course have to happen online, as the islanders face a lockdown of a different kind.
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The Conrad London St James is offering a vintage menu to celebrate its owner Hilton’s centenary this year. Our writer checks in
BY ANTONIA WINDSOR

Whether you fancy a crisp white wine or a spicy red, Victoria’s shops and restaurants have it covered

BY ANTONIA WINDSOR

The sunny Channel Islands have long been a popular choice for those who want to avoid flying. The ferry company Condor operates a daily service out of Portsmouth and Poole to the two larger islands of Jersey and Guernsey, and from the latter you have always been able to explore car-free Herm as a day trip by boat.
However, until last year, if you wanted to include northerly Alderney in your exploration, you would have been compelled to board a tiny Dornier propeller plane for a wobbly 20-minu...

Antonia Windsor explores Hambledon where the rules of the noble game were drawn up

With their fabulous coastal cliff paths, dramatic wartime history, unusual wildlife and reputation for first-class dining, the Channel Islands make a fascinating destination for groups of all sizes. With an extended season, they’re ideal for trips in the autumn and spring too.

A psychic told me I was cursed

With youth services across London seriously depleted and knife crime on the rise, the news often paints a depressing picture of what it is to be a young person in the capital in 2019. however, in that bleak landscape a new charity is making a huge difference to young people in victoria and beyond.

Time your trip to Guernsey to coincide with the island's annual Heritage Festival for an in-depth look at its rich cultural history

Starting and finishing in Guernsey, a four-day island hop via the Channel Islands of Lihou, Herm, Sark and Alderney offers sea air, wildlife, stargazing and culture, as well as fine dining

The Channel Island has been home to significant literary, artistic, mercantile and military historical figures whose haunts and achievements can be explored by visitors

Eat your way around Guernsey with this insider's guide to local restaurants, produce and places to eat during a visit