- 2626.November.Sunday
The Jersey Plaquettes
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Vibrant Jersey Christmas Festival
Wow, we are absolutely over the moon with the turnout at our Christmas Festival yesterday & still recovering from the awesomeness of it all.We are genuinely emotionally delighted about how well it went and would like to thank everybody that took the time to come down to The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey and enjoy the Vibrancy and Fantastic Atmosphere that was on show.We would especially like to thank our partners Island Fever Events for helping to bring this amazing event together.We would also like to thank Father Christmas who took several hours out to be present not only at the Festival itself,but also afterwards by giving his services for a “Quiet Grotto” session in support of Autism JerseyWe would like to thank the Grinch for not stealing Christmas , but instead providing great entertainment and Paul Watson Photography for the Family Mini Photo Shoots.We would like to thank all the Musicians; Maisie Robbie, Elli-Mai, Tash & Deano, Jersey Premier Brass, ElizabethPattisonLast but not least we would like to thank all the stall holders & charities who had an array of wonderful seasonal gifts for sale & to help create an unbelievable festive atmosphere which we are sure will be talked about for many weeks.We look forward to seeing you all again next year @followers
- Maisie Robertson
- Issie Marsh
- Jersey Youth Choir
- Ellie-Mai
- Elizabeth Pattison
- Tash & Deano
Jersey Premier Brass
For Those Of You That Are Unable To Make The Event, We will Be Promoting All The Exhibitors Through Our Website, So That You Can Shop From Wherever You Are!
Exhibitors At Our Christmas Festival – Just click on the image to view more information
- Jersey Crochet & Beach Crafts
- Royal Courtyard foods
- Kay Viney Thermomix® Advisor
- Jersey Fudge Pot
- Filipe`s Local Honey
- Maison de Normandie
- Fishwise
- AAA Crystal Jewellery
- Dizzy Strawbery
- Omega Designs
- The Butterfly & Bee
- Kieran Hector
- Playful Paws
- R&R Candles & Melts
- Tropic Skincare
- Hearts and Crafts
- Cromwell Crafts
- Molly in the Matrix
- Giftology
- A Little bit of….
- Zendy Creations
- Ooh La La Flowers – Designs by Lucie
- Wrappable
- Tiny Threads
- Katwalk Knits
- Memory Maker
- Boutique Balloons
- Jersey Girl Scents
- Patch & Quilt Textiles
- Treasure Box Studio
- Love Casting
- Creative Touch
- Sweet Celebrations
- Creeate
- 3D Prints
- Party Pals Facepainting
- Variety – The Children`s Charity
- Ukraine Appeal
- Mia`s Ark
- CI Jewellery
- Beresford Street Kitchen
- Florence James Home Fragrance
- Jersey Crafters for Charity – PURR Cat Rescue
- PURR Cat Rescue
- Willow Rose
- Liberty Period Care
- A Little Something
- Sweet Baths Co.
- EMA Interiors
- Bake My Day
+ Glitz & Glamour & OM Joyoti Collections
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Trade Roots
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Autism Family Session at Cineworld
Join us for our monthly Autism Jersey family session which will be at Cineworld Jersey on Sunday 26th November 2023, at approximately 11:00 am.The movie will be confirmed nearer the time.To fund out more information and/or to book your space, please contact our Family Events Coordinator, Cheryl, tel. 871888 or email [email protected]
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Jersey Basketball Association - Minis
JBBA is delighted to run the second year of its Minis program for boys and girls aged from 5 to 8 years old. This session (group 2) is for children aged 7-8 years old – the older of the two Minis groups.To book visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/jerseybasketball…/1009001
Children gain access to a dedicated program aimed at developing fundamental motor skills such as coordination, speed and balance, whilst learning the basics of our sport in a fun environment. We return to Oakfield Sport Centre on Sunday mornings between 24 September to 17 December with a 2-week break on 22nd and 29th October for half term.For those who have participated before, we ask that you attend the session time you previously played in unless you have received an email advising you of a move to another session.All minis players must be registered with the JBBA as a junior member (annual renewal required) and purchase this ticket.
Jersey Basketball Association - Minis
JBBA is delighted to run the second year of its Minis program for boys and girls aged from 5 to 8 years old. This session (group 2) is for children aged 7-8 years old – the older of the two Minis groups.To book visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/jerseybasketball…/1009001
Children gain access to a dedicated program aimed at developing fundamental motor skills such as coordination, speed and balance, whilst learning the basics of our sport in a fun environment. We return to Oakfield Sport Centre on Sunday mornings between 24 September to 17 December with a 2-week break on 22nd and 29th October for half term.For those who have participated before, we ask that you attend the session time you previously played in unless you have received an email advising you of a move to another session.All minis players must be registered with the JBBA as a junior member (annual renewal required) and purchase this ticket.La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
- 2727.November.Monday
Autumn Creative Courses
These Courses run throughout Autumn
Courses
Mondays 6-8PM – Neuroarts
Mindful arts practice for wellbeing. 6 Week Course. £120.00
Wednesdays 1-3PM – Mixed Media Drawing
Complete beginners and advanced. 6 Week Course £120.00
Wednesdays 4-5:30PM – Mindful Making (crafts)
Make 3 craft products. 6 Week Course. £120.00
Wednesdays 7-9PM – Sewing for the Terrified
Bring your own machine or use one of ours. £20.00 per session
Thursdays 1-3PM – Painting with acrylics and Watercolours
Complete beginners and advanced. 6 Week Course £120.00
Fridays 9:30AM-9PM – Crochet
For all abilitiies. Learn three different techniques. 6 Week Course £120.00
All materials are provided on our courses.
Email: [email protected] or phone 07829908090
The Harbour Gallery, 19 The Quay, Commercial Buildings, St Helier, Jersey
Bouan Appetit!
We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food
Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.
Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.
Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!
Bouan Appetit!
We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food
Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.
Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.
Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Autumn After School Art Courses
Be inspired, be creative, have fun sign up for these art/craft sessions after school from September, limited places…all materials supplied.
Mondays (Ages 11-14) – 4 – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays (Ages 6-10) – 4 – 5:30 PM
11 Weeks – £220
or
£20 a session
Lots of fun in our new premises at:
19 The Quay, Commercial
Buildings, St Helier
Xmas Wreath Workshop with Ooh la la Lucie
Create a beautiful luxury festive wreath to take home under the guidance of Lucie from Ooh La La Flowers !For your door or your table, your choice
Book your space Asap as spaces are filling up fast. 27th & 28th November 2023 6pm – 8pm at Samares ManorContact Lucie at [email protected] or Mob – 07700 333054 to book
The Blue Caftan
https://youtu.be/CRAHt9PFv0E
A middle-aged tailor and his wife run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. They find their relationship turned upside down by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice. Mina slowly realises just how much her husband is moved by his presence.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
- 2828.November.Tuesday
Wild Islands: through the lens
Forty talented photographers from Jersey and Guernsey have contributed to this wonderful exhibition, which is the first to take place in our new museum space at Hamptonne.
More than 200 images, printed on banners, capture the incredibly rich biodiversity we have in the Channel Islands – from birds, insects and mammals, to wildflowers, fungi and sea life, with a focus particularly upon Jersey.
Vibrant Jersey`s Autumn Food Festival
Your Online Venue for Local Menu`s , Just click on the link to view menus and find your treat – the perfect place to eat.
- The Dockyard
- Kyoto
- Tresor
- Les Ormes Restaurant
- Stanley`s at Holmegrown
- Yogolicious
- The Pavillion
- Stars Noodle Bar
- Oasis Cafe at Palms Campsite
- Jeju
- Sorrento
- Beresford Street Kitchen
Children’s Arts and Crafts Parties
Choose from a range of themes.
Ages 6+ Party Bags included
Lots of fun in our new premises at:
19 The Quay, Commercial
Buildings, St Helier
Information and bookings:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07797 736034
Geopark Visitor Centre - Exhibition
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Longhouse Tour and Fire Lighting
This 20-metre long replica Longhouse was built over two years by volunteers, with oversight from Ancient Technology expert Luke Winter. Since it was officially opened in 2019, volunteers have performed day-to-day maintenance tasks using authentic techniques and tools, and act as guides, demonstrators and interpreters to explain the project to visitors. They are also continually researching, experimenting and training to acquire more Stone Age skills to share, including basket-making and flintknapping.
Every Tuesday, a member of the volunteer team lights a fire in the Longhouse using authentic techniques. This adds warmth to the building but also stops any insect infestation in the traditional straw roof. During your visit, the volunteer will also talk about the traditional methods used and the lessons learned during the build.
If speaking to a Longhouse volunteer is going to be the highlight of your trip to La Hougue Bie, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 before you visit to check they are confirmed for that date.
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Autumn After School Art Courses
Be inspired, be creative, have fun sign up for these art/craft sessions after school from September, limited places…all materials supplied.
Mondays (Ages 11-14) – 4 – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays (Ages 6-10) – 4 – 5:30 PM
11 Weeks – £220
or
£20 a session
Lots of fun in our new premises at:
19 The Quay, Commercial
Buildings, St Helier
Christmas Paper Garland
Come along to the Pressoir at The Elms to make a beautiful Christmas Bird Garland with artist Kerry-Jane Warner.Using small stamps and embellishments, decorate vintage wallpapers to cut out and create this lovely Christmas decoration. Festive refreshments will be included.Meeting Point: The Pressoir at The Elms
Time: 6.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Price : £20.00 to include seasonal refreshments.
Parking: The Elms
Xmas Wreath Workshop with Ooh la la Lucie
Create a beautiful luxury festive wreath to take home under the guidance of Lucie from Ooh La La Flowers !For your door or your table, your choiceBook your space Asap as spaces are filling up fast. 27th & 28th November 2023 6pm – 8pm at Samares ManorContact Lucie at [email protected] or Mob – 07700 333054 to book
Philips Footprints Lights of Love Service
We will be there at 7pm for 7:30pm start.Everybody is welcome, especially anyone affected by the loss of a child, at any age, gestation and no matter how long ago.Lights of Love is a candlelit service of carols and readings. A time for reflection in the run up to Christmas, to remember our babies and children and honour their existence.Before the service you are invited to:-– Star tags: write a personal message and hang on the Christmas tree
– Roll of Remembrance: we invite you to write down your baby or child’s name and these will be read out during the service
– Volunteer to read a verse of our ‘Five Candles for You’ poem, read just before the congregation is invited to the front to light a candle.During the service you will be invited to the front to light a candle in memory.A small gift will be given out during the service for you to take home.If you would make to make a donation there will be a collection tin available.Following the service light refreshments will be served, with grateful thanks to Harper’s Catering for their continuing support.If you cannot attend but would like any of the above to be done in memory of your baby, please do let us know.Please share this event with anyone you think may wish to attend.THANKS:Our very grateful thanks go to Chateau Vermont who are hosting us, Rev Bill Matthews, Pitchers & Le Quesne, the Progressive School of Music choir, Harpers Catering and Bill Byrne for his excellent accompaniment on the the piano.* * * * *DIRECTIONS:
What3Words location frantic.scales.narrateAt the Five Oaks roundabout take the lane Rue a la Dame (past Pastella).
Then take the first right – Mont Sohier.
Chateau Vermont a short distance along the road on the left, through the granite pillars.COVID: We are aware that it is on the increase. We ask that you PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF:– You have any symptoms (covid or flu)
– If ANY member of your household has COVID.If you wish to wear a mask please do however please as a minimum please follow any Government guidance regarding masks. - 2929.November.Wednesday
The Jersey Plaquettes
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Trade Roots
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
- 3030.November.Thursday
Bouan Appetit!
We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food
Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.
Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.
Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!
Autumn Creative Courses
These Courses run throughout Autumn
Courses
Mondays 6-8PM – Neuroarts
Mindful arts practice for wellbeing. 6 Week Course. £120.00
Wednesdays 1-3PM – Mixed Media Drawing
Complete beginners and advanced. 6 Week Course £120.00
Wednesdays 4-5:30PM – Mindful Making (crafts)
Make 3 craft products. 6 Week Course. £120.00
Wednesdays 7-9PM – Sewing for the Terrified
Bring your own machine or use one of ours. £20.00 per session
Thursdays 1-3PM – Painting with acrylics and Watercolours
Complete beginners and advanced. 6 Week Course £120.00
Fridays 9:30AM-9PM – Crochet
For all abilitiies. Learn three different techniques. 6 Week Course £120.00
All materials are provided on our courses.
Email: [email protected] or phone 07829908090
The Harbour Gallery, 19 The Quay, Commercial Buildings, St Helier, Jersey
Bouan Appetit!
We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food
Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.
Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.
Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!
Children’s Arts and Crafts Parties
Choose from a range of themes.
Ages 6+ Party Bags included
Lots of fun in our new premises at:
19 The Quay, Commercial
Buildings, St Helier
Information and bookings:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07797 736034
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Lunchtime Talks - The Albert Pier, a survey of Maritime Artifacts
The Albert Pier survey was undertaken intermittently by a team of four Société Jersiaise members of the Architecture Section during 2022.
Eventually, it is intended to extend the Survey to cover all the areas of St Helier Harbour.
This presentation is a sectional final draft as it may need revising should further detail come to light. The team looks forward to any additional information that will make this part of the survey a more rounded record.
Christmas at Samares Manors Botanic Gardens
Visit Santa in his Poly-Grotto at Samarès Manor this Christmas.
Christmas at Samares Manor 30th November – 17th December
Festive Music by Candlelight with Georgi Mottram
Enjoy a special Christmas concert in the atmospheric setting of 16 New Street Georgian House.Join Georgi Mottram for an evening of festive favourites in the magnificent setting of 16 New Street Georgian House to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Ticket price includes a glass of bubbly on arrival.
Kindly supported by Ogier
All proceeds to the National Trust for Jersey
Festive Music by Candlelight with Georgi Mottram
Enjoy a special Christmas concert in the atmospheric setting of 16 New Street Georgian House.Join Georgi Mottram for an evening of festive favourites in the magnificent setting of 16 New Street Georgian House to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Ticket price includes a glass of bubbly on arrival.
Kindly supported by Ogier
All proceeds to the National Trust for Jersey
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Wild Islands: through the lens
Forty talented photographers from Jersey and Guernsey have contributed to this wonderful exhibition, which is the first to take place in our new museum space at Hamptonne.
More than 200 images, printed on banners, capture the incredibly rich biodiversity we have in the Channel Islands – from birds, insects and mammals, to wildflowers, fungi and sea life, with a focus particularly upon Jersey.
Christmas food trail
Explore a Christmas-themed food trail around the ‘Bouan Appetit!’ exhibition at Jersey Museum
Unscramble the letters to make a seasonal word and those who successfully complete the trail can claim a sweet treat at reception!
Pick your food trail up from Jersey Museum reception desk.
Geopark Visitor Centre - Exhibition
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Needle Felting with Beverley Speck
Following on from her very popular sell out needle felting workshops here are the dates for Winter 2023
29/09/2023 to 22/12/2023
1st December 2023 – Polar Bear
The workshops are £28.00 each (without coffee/tea and cake) or £33.00 with a GJ cupcake or Jersey Wonder
which includes all materials on the day.
The workshops run from 1.30 – 4.00pm but we advise you to come a little earlier re parking …and of course you might want to meet friends for lunch.
To book email: [email protected]. Method of payment will be confirmed when availability has been checked.
Christmas at Samares Manors Botanic Gardens
Visit Santa in his Poly-Grotto at Samarès Manor this Christmas.
Christmas at Samares Manor 30th November – 17th December
Brian White / Tim Horsfall Jazz Quintet - Friday Night Jazz!
The Savoy Jersey, Roberto Jazz Bar
8.00 – 10.30
The Quintet comprises of the leading credible jazz musicians in Jersey and has become the cornerstone of Jazz in Jersey. The Band is in its 14 year of residency at the Savoy.
Performing a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
Piano – Tim Horsfall
String Bass – Adam Marshall
Drums – Chris SparkesTenor Saxophone – Dave Andre
Trumpet – Brian WhiteFree entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
01534 727521
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The Jersey Plaquettes
Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles
In 2010, 15,000 years after the first pioneer hunter-gatherers arrived in Jersey, archaeologists came to the area of Les Varines to the south-east of the Island, where stone artefacts had been discovered after the fields were ploughed. Excavations took place over the next eight years. They revealed hearths, paving stones of a camp and thousands of flint tools left behind by the hunters. Ten fragile fragments of engraved stone were also discovered, each marked with abstract designs. This display tells the story of the pioneer people, and investigates the meaning of these mysterious stones, which have been described as the earliest art forms to have yet been discovered in the British Isles.
Meet The Collections
Meet the Collections gives you 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 you and will be on hand to tell you about these objects, where they came from and what they can tell us about our Island’s history.
We have all sorts of unusual objects in our collection, come along and see some of the strangest things our staff have picked out just for you.
Tours of our social history store will also run at 10am and 11am giving you an opportunity to see many more of the objects in our collection that are weird and wonderful.
Christmas at Samares Manors Botanic Gardens
Visit Santa in his Poly-Grotto at Samarès Manor this Christmas.
Christmas at Samares Manor 30th November – 17th December
Father Christmas at 16 New Street
Christmas in Jersey wouldn’t be complete without a special visit to see Father Christmas at 16 New Street.Booking essential.
Please note that this is a MEMBERS ONLY event*. If you are not a member of the Trust, and you would like to support our conservation work – protecting Jersey’s natural beauty and historic buildings for ever and for everyone – you can JOIN HERE
Tickets for Father Christmas cost £10 per child to include a gift. Due to the popularity of this event, a maximum of two adults will be admitted with every paying child.
* Please note that Jersey Heritage Cards are not valid at National Trust sites.
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas Market
Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in St Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 50 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.
With hot food and live music, it’s the perfect place to buy unique gifts directly from the artisans who have created and produced them. The markets are located in the historic Royal Square in the centre of St Helier, just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.
The Markets will be open:-
Thursday 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec 10:00 – 20:00 (late night shopping in St Helier)
Friday 24 Nov, 1 & 8 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Trade Roots
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Tree Dressing Day
A winter warmer of an event to celebrate our leafy friends
Join us in the orchard at Hamptonne for a winter warmer of an event to celebrate our leafy friends, whose presence alone is enough to reduce stress and improve our sense of wellbeing.
Tree Dressing Day falls on the first weekend of December. It was initiated by Common Ground in 1990 and has grown to become much more than an expression of a love for trees. It’s also a chance for communities to reflect on the social and cultural history of their local area, and the role trees have played in shaping this story.
The orchard is made up of 23 apple trees that are all local cider varieties. At the January Wassail, our visitors help to bless the trees in the hope of an abundant harvest later in the year. They stroll and play under the canopy of blossom provided by them in the spring, picnic under their shade in the heat of the summer and help to pick the apples in the autumn, ready for cider making at La Faîs’sie d’Cidre.
Find more about Tree Dressing Day and its origins at www.commonground.org.uk/tree-dressing-day/
Young Archaeologists' Club
YAC is the perfect club for anyone aged 8-16 years old who is interested in archaeology and discovering more about our history.
There will be four YAC sessions throughout the year, from discovering more about poo (coprolites) to exploring a real archaeology dig. YAC is free to join and you don’t have to be a Jersey Heritage Member.
