The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
We’ll be exploring local entertainment, from the days when tourism was at its peak and high profile celebrities, bands and entertainers came to Jersey to perform. We’ll have material from our archive and objects from our museum collection on display.
Tours of our social history store will also run at 10am and 11am.
Get closer to nature and take part in our wildlife explorer trails taking place at the castles and museums throughout the Easter holidays.
The outdoor spaces around our historic buildings are a haven for a wide variety of fauna and flora. Join us to explore our wild environments through a series of fun, family trails and activities, with tips along the way to help you become a wildlife warrior.
Discover trees and fungi at La Hougue Bie, birds and flowers at Elizabeth Castle, wall lizards at Mont Orgueil and mini beasts and plants at Hamptonne. Each trail can be done separately, or do all four to receive your wildlife warrior and explorer certificate.
Normal entry fee applies. Free for Jersey Heritage Members and children under 6 years old.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our education officer on an Easter Egg hunt with a difference.
Children will learn about local ray and shark species, and help gather scientific information for the Shark Trust’s national database on the species that we have in Jersey’s waters. (Real Easter Eggs are also up for grabs!). We will also do our bit for the environment by collecting beach litter along the way.
£3 for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Kindly Supported by Jersey Electricity
(milk chocolate eggs will be given out both during and at the end of the activity, please contact us in advance if your child has any allergies, so we can make other arrangements for them)
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join us for another exciting Championship fixture at Stade Santander International 📍🏟️
🆚 Nottingham 🗓️ Saturday 1st April ⏱️ KO 3pm
•Match-Day Ticket – standing and bench seating on a first-come, first-served •Seat Ticket – reserved allocated seat in the RBC Stand •Early Bird Ticket – save £5 on adult tickets purchased online. Available up to 24hrs before kick off •Gates open at 1pm / Kick off 3pm •Dogs are not allowed on the Jersey Rugby Club grounds •Match Day Ticket T&Cs
🎟️ Tickets available to purchase online via our website – follow the link
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
We’ll be exploring local entertainment, from the days when tourism was at its peak and high profile celebrities, bands and entertainers came to Jersey to perform. We’ll have material from our archive and objects from our museum collection on display.
Tours of our social history store will also run at 10am and 11am.
Get closer to nature and take part in our wildlife explorer trails taking place at the castles and museums throughout the Easter holidays.
The outdoor spaces around our historic buildings are a haven for a wide variety of fauna and flora. Join us to explore our wild environments through a series of fun, family trails and activities, with tips along the way to help you become a wildlife warrior.
Discover trees and fungi at La Hougue Bie, birds and flowers at Elizabeth Castle, wall lizards at Mont Orgueil and mini beasts and plants at Hamptonne. Each trail can be done separately, or do all four to receive your wildlife warrior and explorer certificate.
Normal entry fee applies. Free for Jersey Heritage Members and children under 6 years old.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our education officer on an Easter Egg hunt with a difference.
Children will learn about local ray and shark species, and help gather scientific information for the Shark Trust’s national database on the species that we have in Jersey’s waters. (Real Easter Eggs are also up for grabs!). We will also do our bit for the environment by collecting beach litter along the way.
£3 for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Kindly Supported by Jersey Electricity
(milk chocolate eggs will be given out both during and at the end of the activity, please contact us in advance if your child has any allergies, so we can make other arrangements for them)
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join us for another exciting Championship fixture at Stade Santander International 📍🏟️
🆚 Nottingham 🗓️ Saturday 1st April ⏱️ KO 3pm
•Match-Day Ticket – standing and bench seating on a first-come, first-served •Seat Ticket – reserved allocated seat in the RBC Stand •Early Bird Ticket – save £5 on adult tickets purchased online. Available up to 24hrs before kick off •Gates open at 1pm / Kick off 3pm •Dogs are not allowed on the Jersey Rugby Club grounds •Match Day Ticket T&Cs
🎟️ Tickets available to purchase online via our website – follow the link
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
We are so grateful to Jersey Heritage and the Parish of St Clement for allowing the Jersey Tourist Guides Association (JTGA) , as Guardians of the Tower, to give free access from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. to the public on the first Sunday of every month April to October 2023.
It has held a commanding position on the South-East coast of the Island since its conception in 1778 and subsequent construction. The brainchild of the then Governor, General Sir Henry Seymour Conway, who ordered a series of round towers to be built in 1778, Le Hocq tower has guarded the promontory of Le Hocq, and Le Havre es Fontaines for almost 250 years.Image courtesy of Jean Lelliott
From a strong Napoleonic defensive tower of the late 1770’s, to a refortified Occupation defensive tower of the 1940’s, and a Radio Tower of the 1970’s, this fabulous granite structure has a rich history.
The JTGA Committee are delighted to be able to offer a series of open days at Le Hocq Tower throughout this year, beginning from Sunday 2nd April, and on the first Sunday of every month thereafter. October will be our last open day of the year (due to weather)Image Courtesy Ali-Robinson
Wander through the tower rooms with us, and imagine the lives of its occupants through the centuries. Learn of its history from the expert Guides who have volunteered their time to allow you access to this historical monument, and hear of the fascinating surroundings.
The Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates, so pop these in your diary and come along to visit.
2nd April 2023
7th May 2023
4th June 2023
2nd July 2023
6th August 2023
3rd September 2023
1st October 2023
The Tower is owned by the Parish of St Clement and is leased by Jersey Heritage, and it is with their kind permission that the JTGA are able to offer you these open days. As such, while entry to the Tower is free of charge, we would very much appreciate a donation to Jersey Heritage as every little helps Jersey Heritage maintain and share these wonderful sites with you.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Join our education officer on an Easter Egg hunt with a difference.
Children will learn about local ray and shark species, and help gather scientific information for the Shark Trust’s national database on the species that we have in Jersey’s waters. (Real Easter Eggs are also up for grabs!). We will also do our bit for the environment by collecting beach litter along the way.
£3 for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Kindly Supported by Jersey Electricity
(milk chocolate eggs will be given out both during and at the end of the activity, please contact us in advance if your child has any allergies, so we can make other arrangements for them)
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
We are so grateful to Jersey Heritage and the Parish of St Clement for allowing the Jersey Tourist Guides Association (JTGA) , as Guardians of the Tower, to give free access from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. to the public on the first Sunday of every month April to October 2023.
It has held a commanding position on the South-East coast of the Island since its conception in 1778 and subsequent construction. The brainchild of the then Governor, General Sir Henry Seymour Conway, who ordered a series of round towers to be built in 1778, Le Hocq tower has guarded the promontory of Le Hocq, and Le Havre es Fontaines for almost 250 years.Image courtesy of Jean Lelliott
From a strong Napoleonic defensive tower of the late 1770’s, to a refortified Occupation defensive tower of the 1940’s, and a Radio Tower of the 1970’s, this fabulous granite structure has a rich history.
The JTGA Committee are delighted to be able to offer a series of open days at Le Hocq Tower throughout this year, beginning from Sunday 2nd April, and on the first Sunday of every month thereafter. October will be our last open day of the year (due to weather)Image Courtesy Ali-Robinson
Wander through the tower rooms with us, and imagine the lives of its occupants through the centuries. Learn of its history from the expert Guides who have volunteered their time to allow you access to this historical monument, and hear of the fascinating surroundings.
The Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates, so pop these in your diary and come along to visit.
2nd April 2023
7th May 2023
4th June 2023
2nd July 2023
6th August 2023
3rd September 2023
1st October 2023
The Tower is owned by the Parish of St Clement and is leased by Jersey Heritage, and it is with their kind permission that the JTGA are able to offer you these open days. As such, while entry to the Tower is free of charge, we would very much appreciate a donation to Jersey Heritage as every little helps Jersey Heritage maintain and share these wonderful sites with you.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Join our education officer on an Easter Egg hunt with a difference.
Children will learn about local ray and shark species, and help gather scientific information for the Shark Trust’s national database on the species that we have in Jersey’s waters. (Real Easter Eggs are also up for grabs!). We will also do our bit for the environment by collecting beach litter along the way.
£3 for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Kindly Supported by Jersey Electricity
(milk chocolate eggs will be given out both during and at the end of the activity, please contact us in advance if your child has any allergies, so we can make other arrangements for them)
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Venez découvrir St Hélier et l’histoire insolite de Jersey avec un(e) de nos guides bilingues, tous les lundis à 11h entre avril et octobre
Politique de remboursements
Contactez l’organisateur pour demander un remboursement.
Les frais d’Eventbrite ne sont pas remboursables.
À propos de cet évènement
Victor Hugo, qui a vécu à Jersey entre 1852 et 1855 a dit que les l’îles anglo-normandes étaient « des morceaux de France tombés dans la mer et ramassés par l’Angleterre ». L’histoire de nos îles et forgée entres ces deux pays. Depuis longtemps, Jersey, île Britannique, parlait le français et le normand (le jèrriais). Le peuple a toujours eu une identité gestalte et complexe.
Nos guides bilingues ou multilingues, adhérents à l’Association des Guides Touristiques de Jersey (JTGA), sont très bien placés pour vous offrir une expérience inoubliable et éducative pendant votre visite.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Find out the origins of one of Disney’s most iconic villains in this live-action spectacular! Starring Emma Stone as Cruella, this clever and visually stunning film shows audiences the imagined back-story of Cruella as she begins her career in the fashion business. How did she become the villain we love to hate?
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Starring Asa Butterfield and Gwendoline Christie, this black comedy follows a group of experimental performance artists who reside in a remote institution. When an outsider is tasked with recording the day-to-day activities of the group, he finds himself drawn further into their sinister collective.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Venez découvrir St Hélier et l’histoire insolite de Jersey avec un(e) de nos guides bilingues, tous les lundis à 11h entre avril et octobre
Politique de remboursements
Contactez l’organisateur pour demander un remboursement.
Les frais d’Eventbrite ne sont pas remboursables.
À propos de cet évènement
Victor Hugo, qui a vécu à Jersey entre 1852 et 1855 a dit que les l’îles anglo-normandes étaient « des morceaux de France tombés dans la mer et ramassés par l’Angleterre ». L’histoire de nos îles et forgée entres ces deux pays. Depuis longtemps, Jersey, île Britannique, parlait le français et le normand (le jèrriais). Le peuple a toujours eu une identité gestalte et complexe.
Nos guides bilingues ou multilingues, adhérents à l’Association des Guides Touristiques de Jersey (JTGA), sont très bien placés pour vous offrir une expérience inoubliable et éducative pendant votre visite.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Find out the origins of one of Disney’s most iconic villains in this live-action spectacular! Starring Emma Stone as Cruella, this clever and visually stunning film shows audiences the imagined back-story of Cruella as she begins her career in the fashion business. How did she become the villain we love to hate?
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Starring Asa Butterfield and Gwendoline Christie, this black comedy follows a group of experimental performance artists who reside in a remote institution. When an outsider is tasked with recording the day-to-day activities of the group, he finds himself drawn further into their sinister collective.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he’ll tell you about his adventures at sea
Sir Walter Raleigh has been described as ‘great man of the Elizabethan age’, and ‘Jersey’s most distinguished Governor’, being poet, soldier, historian and explorer, among other things. He was a favourite of Elizabeth I and a ‘peacock’, always in the latest fashion with good looks and obvious charm. Raleigh was also responsible for the preservation of Mont Orgueil Castle from destruction at the time when Elizabeth Castle was being built.
This is your chance to meet Sir Walter in the Lower Ward as he takes you on a tour of the Castle as he recounts his adventures at sea as the most famous explorer of the Elizabethan Age.
If meeting Sir Walter is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he’ll tell you about his adventures at sea
Sir Walter Raleigh has been described as ‘great man of the Elizabethan age’, and ‘Jersey’s most distinguished Governor’, being poet, soldier, historian and explorer, among other things. He was a favourite of Elizabeth I and a ‘peacock’, always in the latest fashion with good looks and obvious charm. Raleigh was also responsible for the preservation of Mont Orgueil Castle from destruction at the time when Elizabeth Castle was being built.
This is your chance to meet Sir Walter in the Lower Ward as he takes you on a tour of the Castle as he recounts his adventures at sea as the most famous explorer of the Elizabethan Age.
If meeting Sir Walter is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.
Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
Meeting point: carpark below Faulkner Fisheries
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-11 years (not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain).
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Quintet comprises of the leading credible jazz musicians in Jersey and has become the cornerstone of Jazz in Jersey. The Band is in its 14 year of residency at the Savoy.
Performing a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
Piano – Tim Horsfall String Bass – Adam Marshall Drums – Chris Sparkes
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Andre Trumpet – Brian White
Free entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Quintet comprises of the leading credible jazz musicians in Jersey and has become the cornerstone of Jazz in Jersey. The Band is in its 14 year of residency at the Savoy.
Performing a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
Piano – Tim Horsfall String Bass – Adam Marshall Drums – Chris Sparkes
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Andre Trumpet – Brian White
Free entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
We are delighted that our popular annual “Duck Race” will be held on Easter Saturday, 8th April 2023, from 2.00 pm.
Up to 1,300 yellow recycled plastic ducks, which have been numbered individually on their bottoms, will be launched into the stream at Le Perquage at Beaumont/Sandybrook. They will then ‘race’ 1/2 a mile downstream to the finishing point and the first three ducks across the line win a fabulous prize!
The top prize this year is a Samsung 55″ 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV, kindly donated by Romerils. There will be 2nd, 3rd, and “last duck home” prizes too!
The event, which is kindly supported by Romerils, offers family fun, games and entertainment for all to enjoy along the Perquage, we will also be selling easter treats, food and drinks.
The ducks will splash into the water at 2.30 pm so please do arrive in good time!
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite, the cost is £3 per person (including a duck). Please ensure your email address is valid as we will send you your duck(s) numbers on Thursday 6th April 2023.
Tickets can also be purchased from our Boutique in the Parade and there will be a small number of tickets available on the day at the event.
Please note that online ticket sales will close at 10:00 am on Thursday 6th April.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
We are delighted that our popular annual “Duck Race” will be held on Easter Saturday, 8th April 2023, from 2.00 pm.
Up to 1,300 yellow recycled plastic ducks, which have been numbered individually on their bottoms, will be launched into the stream at Le Perquage at Beaumont/Sandybrook. They will then ‘race’ 1/2 a mile downstream to the finishing point and the first three ducks across the line win a fabulous prize!
The top prize this year is a Samsung 55″ 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV, kindly donated by Romerils. There will be 2nd, 3rd, and “last duck home” prizes too!
The event, which is kindly supported by Romerils, offers family fun, games and entertainment for all to enjoy along the Perquage, we will also be selling easter treats, food and drinks.
The ducks will splash into the water at 2.30 pm so please do arrive in good time!
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite, the cost is £3 per person (including a duck). Please ensure your email address is valid as we will send you your duck(s) numbers on Thursday 6th April 2023.
Tickets can also be purchased from our Boutique in the Parade and there will be a small number of tickets available on the day at the event.
Please note that online ticket sales will close at 10:00 am on Thursday 6th April.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he’ll tell you about his adventures at sea
Sir Walter Raleigh has been described as ‘great man of the Elizabethan age’, and ‘Jersey’s most distinguished Governor’, being poet, soldier, historian and explorer, among other things. He was a favourite of Elizabeth I and a ‘peacock’, always in the latest fashion with good looks and obvious charm. Raleigh was also responsible for the preservation of Mont Orgueil Castle from destruction at the time when Elizabeth Castle was being built.
This is your chance to meet Sir Walter in the Lower Ward as he takes you on a tour of the Castle as he recounts his adventures at sea as the most famous explorer of the Elizabethan Age.
If meeting Sir Walter is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he’ll tell you about his adventures at sea
Sir Walter Raleigh has been described as ‘great man of the Elizabethan age’, and ‘Jersey’s most distinguished Governor’, being poet, soldier, historian and explorer, among other things. He was a favourite of Elizabeth I and a ‘peacock’, always in the latest fashion with good looks and obvious charm. Raleigh was also responsible for the preservation of Mont Orgueil Castle from destruction at the time when Elizabeth Castle was being built.
This is your chance to meet Sir Walter in the Lower Ward as he takes you on a tour of the Castle as he recounts his adventures at sea as the most famous explorer of the Elizabethan Age.
If meeting Sir Walter is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for an early morning stroll along the charming country lanes above Anneport and Gorey Harbour.
We will start with the sunrise over the French coast and head uphill to take in the spectacular views, wild flower meadows, a Neolithic dolmen, Le Saut Geoffroi and Victoria Tower. This is a walk not to be missed!
Time: 6 00 a.m.
Meeting Point: La Crete Quarry Car Park above Anneport
Duration: 2 hours/ Moderate walk –a steep hill up and down, on mostly country lanes
A Forest Therapy walk is all about slowing down, noticing, paying attention to the elements, patterns in nature, the light, colour, textures, scents and aromas, your own felt experience. Join your Guide, Amanda, on the beautiful trail, Le Sentier des Moulins, in Waterworks Valley – a place of mystery and wonder. Along the way we’ll meet plants, herbs and trees that can nourish you, and support your health and wellbeing. The walk will end with a foraged herbal tea and delicious homemade cake.
Time: 9.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Site of the (former) toad sculpture at Le Don Sinkins in Waterworks Valley
Parking: In Waterworks Valley
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours/ Easy walking
Bus Route: 7 and walk down the valley from Hamptonne Countrylife Museum
The walk will start at the car park at Sorel and head inland towards the ‘Birds on the Edge’ aviary. From there we will follow small paths past the newly created woodland at Le Mourier Valley, then along small lanes to Devil’s Hole. If time permits, we will walk down to Devil’s Hole and back along the cliffs to Sorel. The walk is over rough ground and has some ups and downs!
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
The Vingtaine of Mont-à-L’Abbé in St Helier, is synonymous with the medieval fief of Bellozanne.
Starting at ‘Bellozanne Abbey’ one of the Trust’s acquisitions, this walk ends at a modern dairy farm with medieval origins. Discover the relationship between the landscape and the features you see today. The terrain includes steps, rough paths and green roads. At the end of the walk why not enjoy lunch or refreshments at the Potato Shack?
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting: Outside the Reception at the Westhill Hotel
Duration: 3 hours – Moderate walking
Parking: Westhill Hotel Car Park
Bus Route: 19 (Stop – Chestnut Lea) (Return Bus either 19 from Chestnut Lea or 5 from the Union Inn)
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Join our Education Officer to learn about and sow plants for our precious pollinators.
Families are invited to Victoria Tower to learn all about pollinators, and select and sow seeds to grow their own wildflowers at home. Bring home seed bombs or plugs to grow on and create your own Pollinator Patches (or even Pollinator Pots) that will become part of the growing Channel Island network of patches.
All equipment will be provided; further information such as meeting point and clothing advice, will be sent to attendees prior to the event.
Free for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (tickets only required for child attendees). Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years old.
Meeting Point: Victoria Tower (please park next to the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre and walk the short distance to the tower, as there is limited parking next to the tower). The best way to access the tower is along ‘Rue de la Pouclée et des Quatre Chemins’ (the road where the JAAC is) and then along Le Mont Mallet. Please be aware that Googlemaps may mislead you by taking you to AnnePort and asking you to walk up the hill – the Tower is on top of the headland above Gorey Castle.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy a journey from village to tower and castle and back again.
Your guide Roger will take you on a time travelling adventure through Jersey History with spectacular views, especially on a clear day. Wander through the medieval village of Gorey, and up to the headland of Mont St Nicholas, to find a hidden 6000 year old megalithic tomb and a 19th Century defensive tower. Descend to the Castle, which was once the headquarters of an 18th Century spymaster and Prince, and on to the harbour to hear about harbour life past and present, and stroll along the tracks of the old Jersey Eastern Railway. The guided walk is in the most part a gentle ramble. Although it contains a flight of steep steps, it is possible to bypass these if necessary.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Longbeach Car Park
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours/Moderate Walking/3 Miles
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
With the sun in the west unwind on an evening walk exploring the area around the new skate board park at St Brelade with botanist Tina Hull.
The area is urban and wild all in the same breath and has an impressive amount of wild flowers all with their own stories to tell. Also, a chance to see the site of the new skate park. Mostly flat terrain. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds.
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance to Les Quennevais Sport Centre
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for an early morning stroll along the charming country lanes above Anneport and Gorey Harbour.
We will start with the sunrise over the French coast and head uphill to take in the spectacular views, wild flower meadows, a Neolithic dolmen, Le Saut Geoffroi and Victoria Tower. This is a walk not to be missed!
Time: 6 00 a.m.
Meeting Point: La Crete Quarry Car Park above Anneport
Duration: 2 hours/ Moderate walk –a steep hill up and down, on mostly country lanes
A Forest Therapy walk is all about slowing down, noticing, paying attention to the elements, patterns in nature, the light, colour, textures, scents and aromas, your own felt experience. Join your Guide, Amanda, on the beautiful trail, Le Sentier des Moulins, in Waterworks Valley – a place of mystery and wonder. Along the way we’ll meet plants, herbs and trees that can nourish you, and support your health and wellbeing. The walk will end with a foraged herbal tea and delicious homemade cake.
Time: 9.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Site of the (former) toad sculpture at Le Don Sinkins in Waterworks Valley
Parking: In Waterworks Valley
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours/ Easy walking
Bus Route: 7 and walk down the valley from Hamptonne Countrylife Museum
The walk will start at the car park at Sorel and head inland towards the ‘Birds on the Edge’ aviary. From there we will follow small paths past the newly created woodland at Le Mourier Valley, then along small lanes to Devil’s Hole. If time permits, we will walk down to Devil’s Hole and back along the cliffs to Sorel. The walk is over rough ground and has some ups and downs!
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
The Vingtaine of Mont-à-L’Abbé in St Helier, is synonymous with the medieval fief of Bellozanne.
Starting at ‘Bellozanne Abbey’ one of the Trust’s acquisitions, this walk ends at a modern dairy farm with medieval origins. Discover the relationship between the landscape and the features you see today. The terrain includes steps, rough paths and green roads. At the end of the walk why not enjoy lunch or refreshments at the Potato Shack?
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting: Outside the Reception at the Westhill Hotel
Duration: 3 hours – Moderate walking
Parking: Westhill Hotel Car Park
Bus Route: 19 (Stop – Chestnut Lea) (Return Bus either 19 from Chestnut Lea or 5 from the Union Inn)
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Join our Education Officer to learn about and sow plants for our precious pollinators.
Families are invited to Victoria Tower to learn all about pollinators, and select and sow seeds to grow their own wildflowers at home. Bring home seed bombs or plugs to grow on and create your own Pollinator Patches (or even Pollinator Pots) that will become part of the growing Channel Island network of patches.
All equipment will be provided; further information such as meeting point and clothing advice, will be sent to attendees prior to the event.
Free for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (tickets only required for child attendees). Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years old.
Meeting Point: Victoria Tower (please park next to the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre and walk the short distance to the tower, as there is limited parking next to the tower). The best way to access the tower is along ‘Rue de la Pouclée et des Quatre Chemins’ (the road where the JAAC is) and then along Le Mont Mallet. Please be aware that Googlemaps may mislead you by taking you to AnnePort and asking you to walk up the hill – the Tower is on top of the headland above Gorey Castle.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy a journey from village to tower and castle and back again.
Your guide Roger will take you on a time travelling adventure through Jersey History with spectacular views, especially on a clear day. Wander through the medieval village of Gorey, and up to the headland of Mont St Nicholas, to find a hidden 6000 year old megalithic tomb and a 19th Century defensive tower. Descend to the Castle, which was once the headquarters of an 18th Century spymaster and Prince, and on to the harbour to hear about harbour life past and present, and stroll along the tracks of the old Jersey Eastern Railway. The guided walk is in the most part a gentle ramble. Although it contains a flight of steep steps, it is possible to bypass these if necessary.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Longbeach Car Park
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours/Moderate Walking/3 Miles
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
With the sun in the west unwind on an evening walk exploring the area around the new skate board park at St Brelade with botanist Tina Hull.
The area is urban and wild all in the same breath and has an impressive amount of wild flowers all with their own stories to tell. Also, a chance to see the site of the new skate park. Mostly flat terrain. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds.
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance to Les Quennevais Sport Centre
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
A walk through Les Mielles de Morville and around St Ouen.
The walk will start in Sands Car Park. We will walk through Les Mielles de Morville exploring the area and then head up onto the plateau and head along small lanes to Grantez where we will explore the neolithic site and then walk back towards the beach and back to the Wetland Centre and Sands. Distance 4.3 miles 400 ft of ascent. 3 hours walk and follow footpaths up on to the plateau and to Grantez and then back in to the bay. Find out about the past landscapes of the bay and discover some hidden paths
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Wetland Centre
Duration of walk approx. 3 hours/Easy to moderate walking
St Clement maybe the smallest and by far the most densely populated of Jersey parishes, but it’s also got many well-hidden countryside areas.
St Clement has also got many well-hidden countryside areas and wide-open spaces and we will access quiet natural areas with links to the old railway. Enjoy the wonderful rural aspects from the top of the ‘St Clement’s Trail’, where we will catch our breath and marvel at the panoramic view, including Icho and Seymour Towers and the entirety of the RAMSAR wetlands site. Along the way we’ll also have a chance to see some of the smaller National Trust properties, standing stones and hear a few stories of former St Clement residents.
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for a stroll with wildlife stops around the country lanes of St John.
This is the home of the Red-billed Chough, a reintroduction success story. Buzzard, Peregrine, Kestrel, Raven and Jackdaw are also species we can find in the area, along with the more familiar countryside specialists.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Duration: 2 hours/ Easy Walking/
Parking: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Bus Route: 5 with a short walk from St John’s Church
Guided walk around Grouville Marsh and its environs with the National Trust of Jersey’s Lands Manager
The marsh is not normally open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to walk around it and to see the work that has taken place, why it is a site of special interest and why it is so important.
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Long Beach Car Park
Duration 1.5 hours/Easy Walking – Gentle stroll around the marsh.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer in the woods at Jardin D’Olivet for some woodland adventures.
We will do some tree-climbing, team den-building and finish off the session toasting marshmallows over a fire.
Free for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Enjoy a circular walk with your guide Roger, taking in Waterworks Valley and Hamptonne the country living museum in the heart of one of the Island’s most beautiful of parishes – St Lawrence. Why not visit the church and enjoy the new gardens before or after your walk?
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet in the public car park at St Lawrence (next to the church/graveyard)
Duration 2 hours/ Moderate walking – some muddy footpaths
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
A walk through Les Mielles de Morville and around St Ouen.
The walk will start in Sands Car Park. We will walk through Les Mielles de Morville exploring the area and then head up onto the plateau and head along small lanes to Grantez where we will explore the neolithic site and then walk back towards the beach and back to the Wetland Centre and Sands. Distance 4.3 miles 400 ft of ascent. 3 hours walk and follow footpaths up on to the plateau and to Grantez and then back in to the bay. Find out about the past landscapes of the bay and discover some hidden paths
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Wetland Centre
Duration of walk approx. 3 hours/Easy to moderate walking
St Clement maybe the smallest and by far the most densely populated of Jersey parishes, but it’s also got many well-hidden countryside areas.
St Clement has also got many well-hidden countryside areas and wide-open spaces and we will access quiet natural areas with links to the old railway. Enjoy the wonderful rural aspects from the top of the ‘St Clement’s Trail’, where we will catch our breath and marvel at the panoramic view, including Icho and Seymour Towers and the entirety of the RAMSAR wetlands site. Along the way we’ll also have a chance to see some of the smaller National Trust properties, standing stones and hear a few stories of former St Clement residents.
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for a stroll with wildlife stops around the country lanes of St John.
This is the home of the Red-billed Chough, a reintroduction success story. Buzzard, Peregrine, Kestrel, Raven and Jackdaw are also species we can find in the area, along with the more familiar countryside specialists.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Duration: 2 hours/ Easy Walking/
Parking: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Bus Route: 5 with a short walk from St John’s Church
Guided walk around Grouville Marsh and its environs with the National Trust of Jersey’s Lands Manager
The marsh is not normally open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to walk around it and to see the work that has taken place, why it is a site of special interest and why it is so important.
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Long Beach Car Park
Duration 1.5 hours/Easy Walking – Gentle stroll around the marsh.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join our Education Officer in the woods at Jardin D’Olivet for some woodland adventures.
We will do some tree-climbing, team den-building and finish off the session toasting marshmallows over a fire.
Free for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Enjoy a circular walk with your guide Roger, taking in Waterworks Valley and Hamptonne the country living museum in the heart of one of the Island’s most beautiful of parishes – St Lawrence. Why not visit the church and enjoy the new gardens before or after your walk?
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet in the public car park at St Lawrence (next to the church/graveyard)
Duration 2 hours/ Moderate walking – some muddy footpaths
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Central St Helier is maybe familiar but there is much of historical interest in the areas to the west of town.
Starting in the Parade this walk is on the flat and follows a route out west to St Peoples’ Park; Victoria Gardens and the seafront area along the Esplanade and back into town through an area which was first reclaimed during the 19th century and within the last few decades too.
We’ll leave the Parish hall via green lanes and visit the 6000 year old dolmen, then stroll onto the “waving fields” where wives and girlfriends would have waved ‘goodbye’ to fishermen as they went off on hazardous journeys as part of the ‘cod’ triangle, with its spectacular views across the calm – or raging – Atlantic ocean. Then back via Rue du Canal, past the windmill, church and other reminders of the occupation before returning to the Parish Hall.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join Alli Singleton for a short wildflower walk around the country lanes.
This walk is aimed at anyone who would like to learn about our common wildflowers and how to identify them by their flower, leaf and smell. Did you know a Red Campion has male and female plants or, that you can separate the different types of Cranesbill by the way their stem hairs grow? Please bring a hand lens if you have one.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
The Quintet comprises of the leading credible jazz musicians in Jersey and has become the cornerstone of Jazz in Jersey. The Band is in its 14 year of residency at the Savoy.
Performing a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
Piano – Tim Horsfall String Bass – Adam Marshall Drums – Chris Sparkes
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Andre Trumpet – Brian White
Free entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Allie’s missing her best mate Nina. And Nina… well, Nina is missing.
A local and very personal tragedy becomes the target of a national gossip magazine. It’s left to Allie and the staff and regulars of the hairdressing salon where she works to close ranks and defend their friend. Someone has to #BeKind and mean it, don’t they?
Supported by ArtHouse Jersey, Sometime, Somewhere was selected by Make It Beautiful for their first SHORTS Festival and staged at the White Bear Theatre, London in 2021. This JAC residency offers writer/director Simon MacDonald the opportunity to further develop the work with original cast member Alice McCracken.
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!
This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.
All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.
Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Central St Helier is maybe familiar but there is much of historical interest in the areas to the west of town.
Starting in the Parade this walk is on the flat and follows a route out west to St Peoples’ Park; Victoria Gardens and the seafront area along the Esplanade and back into town through an area which was first reclaimed during the 19th century and within the last few decades too.
We’ll leave the Parish hall via green lanes and visit the 6000 year old dolmen, then stroll onto the “waving fields” where wives and girlfriends would have waved ‘goodbye’ to fishermen as they went off on hazardous journeys as part of the ‘cod’ triangle, with its spectacular views across the calm – or raging – Atlantic ocean. Then back via Rue du Canal, past the windmill, church and other reminders of the occupation before returning to the Parish Hall.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Join Alli Singleton for a short wildflower walk around the country lanes.
This walk is aimed at anyone who would like to learn about our common wildflowers and how to identify them by their flower, leaf and smell. Did you know a Red Campion has male and female plants or, that you can separate the different types of Cranesbill by the way their stem hairs grow? Please bring a hand lens if you have one.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
The Quintet comprises of the leading credible jazz musicians in Jersey and has become the cornerstone of Jazz in Jersey. The Band is in its 14 year of residency at the Savoy.
Performing a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
Piano – Tim Horsfall String Bass – Adam Marshall Drums – Chris Sparkes
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Andre Trumpet – Brian White
Free entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Allie’s missing her best mate Nina. And Nina… well, Nina is missing.
A local and very personal tragedy becomes the target of a national gossip magazine. It’s left to Allie and the staff and regulars of the hairdressing salon where she works to close ranks and defend their friend. Someone has to #BeKind and mean it, don’t they?
Supported by ArtHouse Jersey, Sometime, Somewhere was selected by Make It Beautiful for their first SHORTS Festival and staged at the White Bear Theatre, London in 2021. This JAC residency offers writer/director Simon MacDonald the opportunity to further develop the work with original cast member Alice McCracken.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Images:
The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Starting at Gorey Pier this walk will take you up on to the headland and lanes in the hinterland of Gorey and Anne Port.
With plenty of history from Neolithic through medieval and Victorian times and several National Trust connections this peaceful area has much to offer. (Please note there is a set of steep steps and a couple of hills to negotiate).
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Gorey Pier bus stop/shelter
Duration 2 hours/Moderate walking
Parking: Along Gorey Pier or in the village (Longbeach car park)
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Starting and finishing at La Rocque enjoy a circular walk taking in the delightful rural lanes of Grouville and a walk along the beach and find out the fascinating history of this part of the Island. Please wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Car park at La Rocque
Parking: La Rocque
Duration of walk approx. 1 .5 hours/Moderate walking
The National Trust has been campaigning since 2006 to protect and raise awareness of our magnificent coastline.
Join botanist Tina Hull in the east of the island exploring this beautiful stretch of seaside habitat. As usual the walk will blend plant identification, science and folklore. Gentle walk but some uneven ground and loose sand. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds.
This wonderful circular walk affords some fantastic countryside and seascape views around the lovely parish of Grouville.
Enjoy meandering past hidden old properties and quiet country lanes and pathways. Aside from an initial climb up Ruelle des Tours to access the field systems, the walk is flat or down hill. There is a very short bit of walk along La Grande Route de St Clement on the way back to Holme Grown but other than that the tarmac sections are in small lanes. The paths might be a little muddy but nothing a set of walking boots or wellies cannot handle! Lovely countryside views, small lanes and hopefully light vehicle traffic.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Holme Grown
Duration: 1.75 hours/ Easy to Moderate Walking/2.5/2.7 miles
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Come and join us at Plémont Headland to look out for this charismatic bird and learn about the other residents of the area too.
Join Neil and Alli from Birding Tours Jersey for a chance to see our small colony of Puffin, along with Razorbill, Fulmar, Buzzard, Raven or even Peregrine.
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Meeting Point: Upper path on the way to the German Bunker (look out for the blue flag)
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
P.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Allie’s missing her best mate Nina. And Nina… well, Nina is missing.
A local and very personal tragedy becomes the target of a national gossip magazine. It’s left to Allie and the staff and regulars of the hairdressing salon where she works to close ranks and defend their friend. Someone has to #BeKind and mean it, don’t they?
Supported by ArtHouse Jersey, Sometime, Somewhere was selected by Make It Beautiful for their first SHORTS Festival and staged at the White Bear Theatre, London in 2021. This JAC residency offers writer/director Simon MacDonald the opportunity to further develop the work with original cast member Alice McCracken.
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
This new exhibition at Jersey Museum examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
The exhibition is in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
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The statue of Sir George Carteret was covered in red paint during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020.
Jerseyman Joshua Mauger advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia in 1752.
Enslaved labour was used to harvest mahogany for staircases and furniture in Jersey properties such as the Victorian House.
Starting at Gorey Pier this walk will take you up on to the headland and lanes in the hinterland of Gorey and Anne Port.
With plenty of history from Neolithic through medieval and Victorian times and several National Trust connections this peaceful area has much to offer. (Please note there is a set of steep steps and a couple of hills to negotiate).
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Gorey Pier bus stop/shelter
Duration 2 hours/Moderate walking
Parking: Along Gorey Pier or in the village (Longbeach car park)
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
