Event Calendar

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.

Come to Elizabeth Castle for a thrilling display of artillery and Georgian life from the 1781 Jersey Militia.

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

Come and join us in the park for an afternoon of uplifting music from The Word on the Street, Acapella Jersey, Kevin Pallot, Lyra, Liberty and Grace, Rich Allo and more.

The only afternoon show in the concert series, the show promises to be entertaining and fun for all the family!

The most glamorous day of the season and a definite for the diary. Along with a spectacular card of races, this is a super, fun meeting, not to be missed.

Enjoy five races, one over hurdles and four on the flat.
First race at 2.30pm, site open from 12.00pm.

This is a popular and busy meeting, book early to avoid disappointment. Email [email protected] for any information you need.

We look forward to seeing you there

A concert featuring some of the finest jazz Jersey has to offer. The show opens with Retro Gramophone, who specialise in popular music with a jazzy twist, then continues with two of the Island’s jazz stalwart: Dave Andre (saxophone) and Rex Moss (piano).

Next up is Georgi Jazz, a new jazz band featuring international vocalist Georgi Mottram.

The evening concludes with a set from The Kings of Swing, an eleven-piece swing band led by Tony Gardiner – unquestionably the finest male jazz vocalist on the Island.

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.

15 to 19 August, 11am to  3pm at La Hougue Bie

Going Potty

Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to spend time creating with clay than at the ancient and beautifully-inspiring La Hougue Bie. Join potter Stuart Copeland, whose enthusiasm for his craft is contagious – he’ll help you create unique artworks to take home. 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

An evening of class, sophistication and the highest quality of music.

The concert opens with Wonderbrass, a twelve-piece brass and percussion ensemble, performing a set of the very best film and show music. Then you will be treated to a performance from Classical Brit nominees, Ida. As seen on BBC One and ITV, these four stunning sopranos bring you a collection of re-worked operatic arias, chart-topping hits, and musical theatre favourites. Ida’s impressive versatility within these musical genres has seen them performing their mesmerising show across the continents, on the West End, and for royalty at Windsor Castle.

As Classical Brit nominees, they’ve been hailed as ‘remarkable’ and ‘breath-taking’ by Official London Theatre and ‘quite incredible’ by Gary Barlow. The girls went straight into the Classical Charts with their critically acclaimed album ‘Believe’. From West End Live in Trafalgar Square to headlining festivals in Australia, their recent video ‘Stars: A Les Mis Medley’ has been viewed over 100,000 times across social media. As a proud Jersey girl, Ida member Georgi Mottram was thrilled that the group performed their show at Jersey Opera House and at Government House. Ida has most recently been seen on ITV’s new show ‘Walk the Line’.

“The show was exquisite from start to finish” – ★★★★★ Rewrite This Story

“These girls make some serious sounds” – Musical Theatre Review

“exquisite” – ★★★★★ Sunday Post

Wonderbrass is formed and led by professional trumpet player Adam Brown and comprises the best local musicians combined with professional UK and overseas musicians with a Jersey connection. They come together twice a year to perform special themed concerts. You will be treated to their most popular of programmes, entitled ‘Stage and Screen Spectacular’ featuring the music from such blockbusters as:

• 2001 Space Odyssey
• Jurassic Park
• James Bond
• The Incredibles
• Indiana Jones
• The Blues Brothers
• Moulin Rouge!

‘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. ,

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

Meeting at the Jersey Cows in West’s Centre, St Helier, enjoy a meander through Victorian St Helier, to admire the architecture, and hear tales of town life through the Centuries.

Find out where the streets really are “paved” with gold, have a photograph with a Royal, discover the Penfold Post Box, find evidence of the musket shots from the Battle of Jersey, and uncover the secret hidden within the paving of our Place du Marché. There is so much to discover, so join Kary and allow her to reveal our town’s hidden treasures.

The Town Walk takes place on Thursdays at 4 p.m. from West’s Centre.  Booking in advance is required.

Telephone Kary on 07797 741176

Price £15 per person (children under 12 free)

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.

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

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

Enjoy a gathering at Le Catel Fort overlooking Greve de Lecq Bay with Sonneux and other performers, La Veil’Ye is a traditional ‘get together’ from temps passé when families would have supper and sing and tell stories.

Parking: Public parking at Greve de Lecq

Price £10 for Members to include a supper of Jersey cabbage loaf and a selection of cheeses. Please bring your own drinks and crockery/cutlery. Thank you

Meeting at Liberation Square, St Helier, enjoy a meander through Victorian St Helier, to admire the architecture, and hear tales of town life through the Centuries.

Find out where the streets really are “paved” with gold, have a photograph with a Royal, discover a Penfold Post Box, find evidence of the musket shots from the Battle of Jersey, and uncover the secret hidden within the paving of our Place du Marché. There is so much to discover, so join Tracey and allow her to reveal our town’s hidden treasures.

The Town Walk takes place on selected Thursdays at 10 am. from Liberation Square.

Booking in advance is required.

Telephone Tracey on +44 (0) 7797 740664

or E-mail [email protected]

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.

Learn about our important maritime history while exploring the harbour area.

Discover the stories of merchants and seamen, lifeboats and ship wrecks, piers and marinas.

Find out about our tides and weather and the oldest surviving signal station.

This is a short walk starting and finishing at the Town Hall and is generally flat and accessible to all.

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

Come and enjoy our Summer Nights Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle with DJ sets from Simon Gasston and Warren Le Sueur, who will create some relaxed vibes whilst you watch the sunset at this iconic venue.  

Join us for a ‘Summer Nights Session’ experience and see Mont Orgueil Castle in a completely different light.

Ease yourself into the weekend with Ibiza sunset vibes within the walls of this historic site as we welcome back the ‘Weekender’ crew for this atmospheric live music event.

Enjoy relaxed DJ sets with Simon Gasston and Warren Le Sueur in the open air in the Middle Ward, beneath the towering strong-hold of the Castle Keep.

BYO wine, picnic and blanket.

This year’s ‘Summer Nights Sessions’ are limited to one a month. With tickets in high demand, make sure you book yours now!

21 July 7pm to 9pm

18 August 7pm to 9pm

Book your tickets here.

Discounts and Children

Discount for Jersey Heritage Members – just click on the blue promo code at the checkout and add JHMEMBER. Please bring proof of your Membership on the night.

Children under the age of 10 go FREE.

‘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.

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 walk around St John’s Church then onto Sorel, Mourier Valley and the little hidden pathways in this area.

We may meet the most famous residents of Mourier valley, the multi-horned Manx Loaghtan sheep and we will definitely hear the characterful red-billed Choughs.

The views are spectacular with the flora and fauna to match.

Hear about the work of the National Trust of Jersey and the Jersey National Park in this beautiful little gem of a headland and valley.

Also walk along the old occupation railway track as we head back to St John’s church.

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

An evening at The Blue Note

THIS FRIDAY 19th August – LIVE AT LE HOCQ – An evening of Blues with The Electric Blues Band and featuring FERRET.

Yes they are back live at 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 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.

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

Join Roger Noel on a fascinating exploration of the South-East corner of Jersey, from coastline to country lanes and back again.

This circular walk begins at La Rocque Harbour where you can hear about the fascinating history of this harbour and former fishing port.  See where the invading French troops landed on a cold winter’s night of 5th January 1781, and learn of the 18th and 20th century fortifications that now protect this area of coastline, which is also a designated area of special interest, and protected Ramsar site.

From La Rocque you wander inland, venturing into the countryside, to enjoy fantastic views, catch glimpses of visiting and local birdlife, and hear a little of our agriculture and oyster farming industries.

The walk returns full circle, through the country lanes, following the route of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, and heads back to the beach, for a final stroll along the shoreline returning to La Rocque Harbour.

This gentle stroll, which encounters no hills and just a few steps, will take approximately three hours, with a chance of a well earned refreshment at the end.

Pre-book by telephoning Roger on 07797 824721 or email Roger at [email protected]

Cost £15 per person

Meet at the Telephone Box at La Rocque Harbour.

Fresh out of album recording no.2, come on down The Blue Note this August and listen to us attempt to play what we recorded in the studio!

Jagers aplenty, DJ Toe Rag on the decks, £3 entry and rotten toothed smiles all round.

See you there!

The Getaway – Are back at the horse & Hound this Saturday night.

These exciting young guys will have you rocking in your shoes.