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.

Discover St. Helier!

Every Sunday morning Sue has got together with other qualified guides each with their unique character to  take you on a journey through the fascinating history and culture of Jersey.

With our unique insights, they will take you on a journey beginning at the end of the last ice-age, some 6,000 years ago when Jersey became an island.  You will learn about the people, see some of the iconic sights of St Helier and hear about the events that have helped shape Jersey’s history, making it the  the modern, bustling and multicultural island it is today.

Tours start from Liberation Square every Sunday at 10:30am and finish at 12 Noon.

Tickets are £10 you can pay in advance  St Helier Walks Events | Eventbrite or on the day (cash only, please).

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

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.

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. ,

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 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.

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 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

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.

With the return of the Battle of Flower this year , take the opportunity to revisit the highlights of the last 120years.

We’ll meander through St Helier in glorious bloom, starting with the magnificent floral display at the town hall.

Feel free to arrive with flowers on your hair or for the follically challenged, anywhere!

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

Enjoy the spectacle of flower festooned floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers providing a tremendous atmosphere in the Grand Day Parade.

First staged in 1902 in celebration of a Royal Coronation, The Jersey Battle of Flowers has grown over the past century to become one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe, and is without doubt, a major highlight in Jersey’s calendar of festivals and events.

A floral carnival of animated floats and entertainment, bringing the arena to life. Suitable for all ages. Ticketed event.

Following what will undoubtedly be a glorious return for the Battle of Flowers daytime parade, come and join us in Coronation Park for a night to remember.

You will be treated to a concert of the very best pop, soul, Motown, funk and disco hits from two of Jersey’s busiest and best function bands – Little Black Dress and Sister Disco.

They will be joined by SouledOutCI’s DJ Don P, and dancers from Platinum Arts.

‘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 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

Le Braye Jazz Club will be providing some mellow jazz whilst you dine, before ramping up to some rumba, salsa, Latin and modern tunes as we go.

The Songwriters’ Society is a collective that supports and showcases original music, poetry and art. “Jersey has a wealth of talent“, says Songwriters’ Society leader, David Keenan. “We’re so looking forward to performing in Coronation Park again this year, and showcasing that wealth of talent. It’s going to be our biggest and best show to date.”

The line up will include: Jimi Shark, Drew Goodwin, Phoebe Over, Tom Rolls, Axon Bower, Shea, Hamish Brodie

Carnival comes to Victoria Avenue at night. The same floats that featured in the day parade are out in force again, festooned with thousands of illuminations to give a truly magical experience.

Depending on weather conditions the moonlight parade comes to a close with a firework display set over St Aubin’s bay.

The atmosphere is electric.

Your chance to see some of the unique, beautiful, unusual and sometimes commonplace objects, works of art, archives, textiles and archaeological material cared for by Jersey Heritage, dating from the Ice Age to the present day.

13 August at Sir Francis Cook Gallery
With the Commonwealth Games taking place this summer, we will be showing a range of sporting goods from our collection, from medals to equipment to records of sports events

The collections that Jersey Heritage look after comprise hundreds of thousands of items, including archaeology, social history objects, art and archive material. The majority of these collections are stored in one of our object stores or at the Jersey Archive, while some items can be seen on display at our visitor sites.

Our ‘Meet the Collections’ events will give members of the public the opportunity to see some of the fascinating items in our collections that are not usually on display at one of our sites. With a different theme each month, our collections team will be selecting some of their favourite objects to show and will be on hand at these events to talk to the public about what these objects are, where they came from and what they can tell us about our Island’s history.

Come along and see something different from the collection. All events will be open from 10am-2pm and are free to attend.

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

Blues to make you feel good!

A collaborative concert from Music Managed and Giles Robson

Featuring two local acts: The Engine – led by outstanding blues guitarist/vocalist Paul Bisson, with Richard Poignard on keys, David Ashurst on bass, and Timmy Bryon on drums; and Ferret and Olly, an amazing duo that provide a far greater experience than you’d expect from just two musicians.

The stage will then be handed over to Giles Robson. The multi-award winning, internationally recognised Blues harmonica virtuoso and singer. He will be joined by some very special guests…watch this space for forthcoming announcements!

Giles Robson has had a dream musical career. He’s the only European artist to appear on Chicago’s legendary Alligator Records, who described him as “a blues giant, absolute master of the form”. He is one of only three UK Blues artists (alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green) to win a coveted Blues Music Award in Memphis (The Grammys of the Blues). His albums are at the top of the world’s most prestigious music magazines’ critics’ polls: Mojo Magazine, Living Blues and Downbeat. Giles annually tours over 15 countries across the world.

He plays and sings beautiful, powerful, emotional and timeless blues, with a deep groove that’s laden with feeling. He is widely considered one of the world’s greatest blues harmonica virtuosos. He plays in his own accomplished and distinct style that captures stunned audiences’ hearts and imaginations with his mixture of superb technique, rhythmic power, tonal control, and sensitive, emotional expression. Witnessing Giles Robson live is a dazzling and unforgettable experience as audiences from around the world constantly discover.

Saturday night!

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

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

CERTAIN VILLAINS – Back at the Horse and Hound.

We know what this band is about… so come and get your silly dance moves on