Event Calendar

Come and meet the Medieval Companie of the Duke’s Leopards at Mont Orgueil Castle and venture into the 15th century.  Meet the ladies, servants and soldiers of the Castle, who will demonstrate period skills including wool-spinning, knitting, weaving and leather work.  Enjoy the aroma of the spices and herbs used for cookery and medicine while you hear tales of the bloody Castle siege and watch archery and sword-fighting practice in the Middle Ward.

In fine weather the Duke’s Leopards will be encamped in the Middle Ward, otherwise they will take refuge in the Medieval Great Hall, located in the Castle Keep.

Sunday 29 May

Sunday 26 June

Sunday 31 July

Sunday 28 August

Sunday 25 September

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 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

Debut performance at L’Auberge Du Nord today, not to be missed!

Call 861697 to book your table now!

Hamlet The Comedy finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays, only to find that something’s rotten in the state of Denmark and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing! Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave – it’s enough to make a teenager mad! Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household.

Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen it before, with lots of laughs, music, and memorable moments. Suitable for all from 7 – 107!

“Oddsocks excels in an entertaining show which succeeds as both farce and a perfect introduction to Shakespeare.” – The Stage

• 1 AUGUST – 10 AUGUST 7PM (NOT 7 AUGUST)

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

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.

Get creative with Jersey Heritage over the summer holidays, every weekday from 11am-3pm. From pottery to performance, there’s something to engage and delight the youngsters in your life across our castles and museums.

All activities are drop-in with no booking required. All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

Normal entry fee applies.

1 to 5 August, 11am to 3pm at Hamptonne

Wild Play

Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and experiencing nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. All sessions will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne – explore, discover, create and breathe. Activities will vary daily but themes will include dens and ropes, wood and whittling, the art of colour, natural crafts and the living world (insects).

These are drop-in activities with no booking required. All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

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

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

‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

Restaurants, hotels, cafés and delis from across the Island are creating some delicious picnic menus – grazing boxes, afternoon teas and more – that you can order and take to your favourite place in the Park.

Whether you are looking for a foodie experience want to sample some seasonal Genuine Jersey produce, or you simply need a break from the kitchen, there is a picnic for you to enjoy whilst taking in the amazing scenery.

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!

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. ,

A guided walk about life during the German Occupation.

A linear walk Tuesday, August 2nd 2022

Leaving the Gunsite Café, Beaumont, in St Aubin’s bay at 10:30,  arriving at the Jersey War Tunnels about 12:45.

Take a stroll through beautiful St Peter’s Valley as you delve into life in Jersey when it was occupied in World War II.

What was life like for everyday people? What did they eat? How did they know what was going on in the outside world?

The walk takes you along past occupation relics on country lanes up to the high woodland area of Les Gellettes which had lain undisturbed for 60 years – until Channel Four’s Time Team came to excavate in the spring of 2010.

You will see the original trenches and gun emplacements built by the occupying forces and  hear all about the excavations, before finally ending up at the famous Jersey War Tunnels.

No need to book, just turn up!

Adults £10.00

For further information, please contact Blue Badge Guide Tom Bunting on 07797780868  or email [email protected]

The Royal Square was the Old Market Place of St Helier.

It has seen Royalists & Parliamentarians; Stuarts, Georgians & Victorians; fishing & cider, knitting & cattle.

It has seen Royalty and Jersey has its involvement in Wars that reached this Square.

The character of Jersey was formed in oh… so many different ways and this is ancient footprint on which we start our tour.

St Helier grew over the centuries from a marshy low lying basin surrounded on three sides by steep sided hills to become the islands capital. A castle & a fort defended our capital while a safe harbour was built for Jersey merchants.

We will also spy a few of the remnants to give us a clue how this was made possible.

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

For more than two thousand years, the Blacksmith was arguably the most important artisan in the community, dramatically improving the productivity of farming, the efficiency of transport and the ability of scattered settlements to defend themselves.

Our Blacksmith, Stephen, will employ a small, hand operated 19^th century forge, an anvil, hammers and tongs to forge items used daily on every farm from red hot metal.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

Restaurants, hotels, cafés and delis from across the Island are creating some delicious picnic menus – grazing boxes, afternoon teas and more – that you can order and take to your favourite place in the Park.

Whether you are looking for a foodie experience want to sample some seasonal Genuine Jersey produce, or you simply need a break from the kitchen, there is a picnic for you to enjoy whilst taking in the amazing scenery.

Hamlet The Comedy finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays, only to find that something’s rotten in the state of Denmark and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing! Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave – it’s enough to make a teenager mad! Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household.

Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen it before, with lots of laughs, music, and memorable moments. Suitable for all from 7 – 107!

“Oddsocks excels in an entertaining show which succeeds as both farce and a perfect introduction to Shakespeare.” – The Stage

• 1 AUGUST – 10 AUGUST 7PM (NOT 7 AUGUST)

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

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.

Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.

The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.

Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.

She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.

If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.

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

Spend the evening exploring Jersey Zoo at dusk!

Tickets can be purchased on arrival. Early entry for members begins at 5:30pm and gates open for everyone at 6pm.

Entry to the zoo will close between 4.30pm–5pm to allow the team to prepare for the event.

Tickets:

Adult Member – £5

Concession Member – £4

Child Member – £3

Members must bring their membership card and ID

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Adult Admission – £10

Concession Admission – £8

Child Admission – £6

Please note that parking at the zoo is limited, so please consider going green and car-share where possible or make use of the bus and cycling routes.

Come and watch this years brilliant Gig Academy bands perform their end of course gig from 6.30pm – 8.30pm, all ages welcome.
Our past members, Tibetan Funk & The Getaway will then take over from 9pm and this is for over 18’s only

They need no introduction..

One of the best known, longest serving acts in Jersey..

We’re simply delighted to welcome back The Electric Blues Band to the most Southerly Pub in the British Isles – Le Hocq Inn.

Get your dinner bookings in early and then step upstairs for a night of classic blues and hits from the 60’s & 70’s played by some of the finest musicians in Jersey…

Call 01534 854924 for pre-show dinner reservations

This artisans’ market takes place in The Royal Square, St Helier, in front of the States Chamber.

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.

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.

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. ,

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

 01534 727521 –
 [email protected]
PM or book online https://bit.ly/2LykePH

http://www.vibrantjersey.je/destination/musicians/wici-band/

Now that the newly wedded Lisa le Bon has found herself a proper rock name, we need to get back on stage for a gig!

So we will be playing the Blue Note on Saturday 6th August for the first show in a while, hurray!

Animal himself (Timmy) will be joining us on drums for a night of punk rock and emo goodness, hope to see you there!