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1781 Jersey Militia
Come to Elizabeth Castle for a thrilling display of artillery and Georgian life from the 1781 Jersey Militia.
Sundays
10am to 4pm1 May19 June17 July14 August11 SeptemberPrepare yourself for the dramatic return of the 1781 Jersey Militia at the Castle when they will transport you back to the colourful life of Elizabeth Castle in the 18th century. Be entertained by the loud bangs of cannon and musket, and catch an authentic glimpse of the period day to day life of a soldier and his family.
Living History - Wool Spinners Of Hamptonne
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.
Elizabeth Castle Tour
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
