Liberation Square, Central memorial square in St Helier, Jersey.
Liberation Square is a public plaza in central St Helier featuring a bronze sculpture of citizens waving a flag, encircled by a fountain with twelve water jets. The space includes benches, an amphitheater, and links to the nearby harbor and shopping areas.
The square commemorates Jersey's liberation from German occupation that lasted from 1940 to 1945, marking the end of a significant period for the island. The nearby Pomme d'Or Hotel served as the occupiers' headquarters during those years.
The square serves as the gathering point for Liberation Day celebrations each May 9th, when locals and visitors mark Jersey's freedom from occupation. These annual events show how the community keeps this moment alive through shared remembrance.
The square sits in the heart of downtown near the harbor and invites visitors to linger, with seating areas and an amphitheater for various activities. The space is laid out as a pedestrian zone and connects easily to Liberty Wharf and nearby shopping areas.
A retired military surgeon returned in 2005 to a balcony of the Pomme d'Or Hotel to recreate an iconic moment from 1945, when he had witnessed the island's liberation from that exact spot. This recreation linked two pivotal moments in history at the same location.
Location: La Vingtaine de la Ville
Location: St Helier
Address: La Route de la Libération, Saint-Helier, Jersey JE2 3AS, Jersey
GPS coordinates: 49.18272,-2.10917
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02
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