Event Calendar

Our sponsored 12km (7.5 miles!) beach walk, jog or run steps out from Le Braye Slip every June.

Most walkers return in around 2.5 hours and our first runners finish in about 1 hour. L’Etacq and Back is a well organised family-friendly event – we love dogs too!

Children and our four legged friends are rewarded and re-energised with sweets and doggy treats!

Finishers are welcomed back with well deserved congratulatory medals, complimentary hot drinks and delicious breakfast rolls or fruit pots!

WOOL SPINNERS OF HAMPTONNE

Wednesdays and Sundays from May to September

10am to 4pm

Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’.  Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry.   At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.

Take a tour of the Castle with one of our volunteer guides.

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour

April to October

Mondays 11am

Tuesdays 11am

Wednesdays 11am and 2pm

Thursdays 11am

Fridays 11am

Saturdays 11am

Sundays 11am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call the Castle on +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Monday tour on 25 April / 2 May / 6, 13 June / 18, 25, 31 July

No Thursday tour on  28 April / 19 May / 16 June

On Thursday 28 April and 16 June there will be a tour at 2pm

On Saturday 7 May tour will take place at 2pm

6 sessions

• 13 JUNE – 18 JULY 9.30AM – 12NOON

This course is bursting at the seams with fun and play as it takes a mixed media approach to art experimentation. Come and have fun playing and building your creative skills by letting your imagination run wild in the studio! Each week will take a different technique and starting point and given the creative space and guidance to experiment freely.

If you get stuck, your course tutor Lisa will be on-hand to guide and encourage you. This is a workshop for developing skills; expect the creation of some success and possibly some challenges whilst pushing you out of your creative comfort zone and expanding your boundaries. No doubt you will enjoy the journey. Materials will be provided but any additional items welcome!

STORY TELLER

Mondays and Tuesdays from May to September at La Hougue Bie

10am to  4pm

Join story teller Cally Noel to hear the legend of La Hougue Bie and find out what happened to a Lord and Lady, their servant and a dragon.   Or hear the tale of the Prince’s Tower from 1797 and the creator of a neo-gothic marvel, with no expense spared!

LAURENS HAMPTONNE

Mondays May to September

10am to 4pm

As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time.  In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King.  When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,

Come and keep still and have your portrait taken by the Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.

2 June

13 June

2 July

18 July

22 August

12 September

24 September

15 October

24 October

Can you keep still for at least 15 seconds? That’s how long it took for your photograph to be taken in the 1860s. Once again, renowned Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy will be revisiting the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery. He will be accompanied by his good lady wife and assistant Annigna.

Come in your own Victorian attire, or select an outfit from our wardrobe, and take away as a souvenir your own Carte de Visite portrait photograph.

Please telephone the Jersey Museum on 01534-633300 to book your sitting for a payment to Jersey Heritage of just £5.

Take a tour with one of our volunteer guides.

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour

April to October

Mondays 11am and 2pm

Tuesdays 11am

Wednesdays 11am

Thursdays 11am

Fridays 11am (starts 27 May)

Saturdays 11am

Sundays 11am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call La Hougue Bie on +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Monday tours on 9, 16, 23 May/ 25 July / 1, 8 August

No Thursday tour on 24 March /12 May

https://youtu.be/A5GJLwWiYSg

Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed reimagining of the classic “Romeo and Juliet” musical comes to the big screen at Jersey Arts Centre! Starring Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort and Ariana DeBose, this tragic tale explores forbidden love and the rivalry of two teenage street gangs in 1950s Manhattan.

Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.

https://youtu.be/EXs2-TY9qok

Maud (Morfydd Clark), a deeply religious live-in nurse with a dark past, takes a job in an English coastal town to look after Amanda Köhl (Jennifer Ehle), a terminally ill former dancer and choreographer. Convinced that she has been sent to Amanda with a purpose, Maud soon becomes obsessed with saving her vulnerable patient from herself, and in the process, lead her to the light.

£10 (£7.50 students) only available on the door.

JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.

Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.

An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.

‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.

Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250^th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.

The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.

Among the items on display is the official 18^th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.

As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a  stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition.   Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.

An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.

Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

6 sessions

• 14 JUNE – 19 JULY 9.30AM – 12NOON

This series of workshops presents colour theory in hyperdrive. Come and learn how to rock the colour world with this mixed media approach to drawing, painting and collage. It’s only by exploring colour theory that we really begin to see how colour works and this workshop is aimed at doing just that. You will use a mixed media approach to exploring colour palettes for sketchbooks and small art works using fruit, flowers, and foliage as our starting point. It’s going to be a multi-coloured explosion of creativity. Materials will be provided but any additional items welcome!

STORY TELLER

Mondays and Tuesdays from May to September at La Hougue Bie

10am to  4pm

Join story teller Cally Noel to hear the legend of La Hougue Bie and find out what happened to a Lord and Lady, their servant and a dragon.   Or hear the tale of the Prince’s Tower from 1797 and the creator of a neo-gothic marvel, with no expense spared!

Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.

Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle

10am to 4pm

Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle.  Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.

You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison.  Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.

Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!

Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.

GUNNER GILLMAN

Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday and Friday

11am to 3.30pm in April

10am to 4pm from May to end September

It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey.  Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past.  But, be prepared to  be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.

GUNNER BLAKE

Saturdays 11am to 2pm

Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history.  His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!

GUNNER BELL

Wednesdays 10am to 4pm

Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits.  His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at.  Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971

6 sessions

• 14 JUNE – 19 JULY 12.30PM – 2.30PM

We all need a little help with our wellbeing right now and there’s lots of evidence to suggest that scrapbooking can really help with this. Encapsulating the happy and sad times in pictorial or journal form can help us process our feelings as well as creating a memory/diary/vision to share or keep. Using the principles of art therapy, this course will be a safe space to help you to take a creative approach to journaling your thoughts and memories. Materials will be provided but any additional items welcome!

Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden

Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle

10am to 4pm

Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed!  You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey.   Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.

WOOL SPINNERS OF HAMPTONNE

Wednesdays and Sundays from May to September

10am to 4pm

Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’.  Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry.   At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.

This circular walk begins at Longbeach car park, Grouville to 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. The 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. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.  Liberty Bus Route 1 / 1a

Advance booking is required.

Cost £15 per person

Email: [email protected]

Tel +44 (0) 7797 741176

Take a tour of the Castle with one of our volunteer guides.

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour

April to October

Mondays 10.45am and 2pm

Tuesdays 10.45am and 1.30pm

Wednesdays 10.45am and 2pm (afternoon tours take place in June, July and August)

Thursdays 10.45am

Fridays 10.45am and 1.30pm

Saturdays 10.45am and 1pm

Sundays 10.30am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call the Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Tuesday morning tour on 5 , 12, 19 April

No Wednesday morning tour on 6, 13 April

No Thursday tour on  7 April

No Friday tours on 15,  29 April / 6 May / 1, 16, 23 July/ 30 Sept / 7 Oct

No Saturday morning tour 9, 16 April

No Saturday afternoon tour on 9, 23 April/ 28 May/ 4 June / 9 July

On Saturday 7 May tour will take place at 2pm

Take a tour with one of our volunteer guides.

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour

March to October

Mondays 11.15am

Tuesdays 11.15am

Wednesdays 11.15am

Thursdays 11.15am

Fridays 11.15am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call Hamptonne on +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Tuesday tour on 5 April

No Wednesday tours in September

No Wednesday tour on 5 October

HAMPTONNE GOODWYF

10am to 4pm

Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649.  She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence.  The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.

The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955

On this gentle meander through our charming town of St Helier, where contemporary architecture sits comfortably, and unobtrusively alongside Georgian, Regency and Victorian, meet six Jersey heroes.

Firstly, we meet the heroes of the occupation, whose stories are told in moving quotes in the paving stones of York Street.

The second, a young Victorian Lawyer, Statesman and hero of the people.  A brilliant advocate,  but remembered more as one of the greatest of all Constables of St Helier.

The third, an 11th Century poet, author to Kings and the source of two of the greatest and longest poems in history,

The fourth, the Historian of Jersey, a Rector, Statesman, Island benefactor, and the founder of our very first Library.

The fifth Hero of the 20th Century, the man who guided the Island through the trials of the German Occupation during World War II, and proved a constant thorn in the side of the Head of the Occupying forces;

And finally, we learn of a beautiful and feisty socialite, actress, and author. A women feted on two continents, loved by both a King and a Prince, but who died alone, with only her housekeeper by her side.

Uncover the stories of the sensational six  – walk in their footsteps, and admire the world in which they lived, still visible in the hustle and bustle of modern-day St Helier.

Walk organised by the Parish of St Helier

Tickets available on Event Brite

Free

Take a tour of the Castle with one of our volunteer guides.

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour

April to October

Mondays 11am

Tuesdays 11am

Wednesdays 11am and 2pm

Thursdays 11am

Fridays 11am

Saturdays 11am

Sundays 11am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call the Castle on +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Monday tour on 25 April / 2 May / 6, 13 June / 18, 25, 31 July

No Thursday tour on  28 April / 19 May / 16 June

On Thursday 28 April and 16 June there will be a tour at 2pm

On Saturday 7 May tour will take place at 2pm

Beaulieu Convent School proudly presents ANNIE KIDS.

Based on the popular comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie“, ANNIE KIDS tells of a feisty Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who left her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.

Meet the retired Castle archer who now maintains and repairs the armour of the Castle Garrison.

Fridays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle

10am to 4pm

Meet the retired Castle archer who now maintains and repairs the around of the Castle Garrison.  He has an extensive knowledge of weaponry and armour that would have been used in the Medieval period, in particular during the 100 years war, 1337 – 1453.  A proficient leather-worker, able to demonstrate the types of leather, skins and fur used by different classes of Medieval society.

BONNET MAKER

Fridays from May to September

10am to 1pm

Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.

Take a tour with one of our volunteer guides.

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour

April to October

Mondays 11am and 2pm

Tuesdays 11am

Wednesdays 11am

Thursdays 11am

Fridays 11am (starts 27 May)

Saturdays 11am

Sundays 11am

Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

Tours are subject to change, please call La Hougue Bie on +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Changes to schedule

No Monday tours on 9, 16, 23 May/ 25 July / 1, 8 August

No Thursday tour on 24 March /12 May

This regular artisans’ market takes place in the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the parish hall.

There will be local wares on display, including goods from producers and craft workers.

All goods sold by Genuine Jersey Members will have been crafted, brewed, baked or processed by the stall holder, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey’s finest.

Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.

It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War.  Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle.   Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.

There is no performance on 4th or 6th June.

Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.

GUNNER GILLMAN

Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday and Friday

11am to 3.30pm in April

10am to 4pm from May to end September

It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey.  Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past.  But, be prepared to  be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.

GUNNER BLAKE

Saturdays 11am to 2pm

Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history.  His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!

GUNNER BELL

Wednesdays 10am to 4pm

Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits.  His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at.  Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971

Is it really magic or maths? Find out about card tricks, shape-shifting numbers, solving a Rubik’s cube, the maths of juggling, and other astounding stunts and marvellous trickery you can try at home! Dr Ken presents some of his favourite tricks revealing all the maths behind them.

• 18 JUNE 12NOON + 2.30PM

Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.