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Living History - Bonnet Maker At Hamptonne
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.
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Story Tellers At La Hougue Bie
MARY LE BRUN
Fridays from May to September at La Hougue Bie
10am to 4pm
Meet Mary Le Brun, she’ll update you with all the latest 18th century gossip and tell you a few tall tales about the local’s!
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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
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Castle Gunner
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
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Hamptonne Tour
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