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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.
Easter Trail
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs around the Town Centre! Can you find all 35 eggs in St Helier’s shop windows to spell out some Easter words and phrases?
You can download the trail map here or collect a map from the Town Hall or any participating shop.
Once you have collected all of the eggs you can submit your answers online using our online entry form to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Bambola voucher and a hamper from Alison’s Hallmark!
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around town between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8 April handing out goodies and trail maps.
Winners will be announced on Monday 17 April.
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.
Hop for Hospice this Easter!
Our Bunny Hop fundraiser is a fantastic way for schools, nurseries, families and other groups to celebrate Easter while raising vital funds for us. Children, teachers, friends and families can take part (yes even the adults) and have lots of fun hopping for Hospice!This event is free, but we do encourage you to raise a minimum of £30, which could pay for a play therapy session or an emotional support session for a child.All you need to do is pick a date between 24th March – 14th April and decide on the course and the distance – it could be in your garden, around your home or at school or nursery.Don’t forget to tag Jersey Hospice Care in your photos
Weapons of World War Two Exhibition
The Tower is a British 1770’s Defence Tower modified during the Second World War to become a German Anti-Aircraft Bunker.It is now used for Pop-Up Exhibitions covering the island’s military history.This winter we are going to feature the “Weapons of World War Two Exhibition” with a focus on the Occupation of the Channel Islands.The Collection on display will be able to be handled and includes over 30 various types of German and Allied weapons.This is a small Exhibition and all funds raised will be invested back into the maintenance of the Tower and other WW2 Projects.Due to the size of the bunker, we are limited to small groups so please book online to avoid disappointment.Bookings must be made online here: https://bookeo.com/jerseywartours…
Wool Spinners Of Hamptonne
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
RNLI Jersey - Car Wash
Our car wash is back for 2023!Bring your FILTHY cars down to Albert Pier on Sunday 2 April between 10am and 2pm, sit back, relax and let the RNLI crew transform your car!
Minimum donation £5 per car.The RNLI Shop will be open as well as a tea and cake stall.Tell your friends!Thank you for your support
Le Hocq Tower St Clement Open Day
We are so grateful to Jersey Heritage and the Parish of St Clement for allowing the Jersey Tourist Guides Association (JTGA) , as Guardians of the Tower, to give free access from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. to the public on the first Sunday of every month April to October 2023.It has held a commanding position on the South-East coast of the Island since its conception in 1778 and subsequent construction. The brainchild of the then Governor, General Sir Henry Seymour Conway, who ordered a series of round towers to be built in 1778, Le Hocq tower has guarded the promontory of Le Hocq, and Le Havre es Fontaines for almost 250 years.
Image courtesy of Jean LelliottFrom a strong Napoleonic defensive tower of the late 1770’s, to a refortified Occupation defensive tower of the 1940’s, and a Radio Tower of the 1970’s, this fabulous granite structure has a rich history.
The JTGA Committee are delighted to be able to offer a series of open days at Le Hocq Tower throughout this year, beginning from Sunday 2nd April, and on the first Sunday of every month thereafter. October will be our last open day of the year (due to weather)
Image Courtesy Ali-RobinsonWander through the tower rooms with us, and imagine the lives of its occupants through the centuries. Learn of its history from the expert Guides who have volunteered their time to allow you access to this historical monument, and hear of the fascinating surroundings.
The Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates, so pop these in your diary and come along to visit.
2nd April 2023
7th May 2023
4th June 2023
2nd July 2023
6th August 2023
3rd September 2023
1st October 2023
The Tower is owned by the Parish of St Clement and is leased by Jersey Heritage, and it is with their kind permission that the JTGA are able to offer you these open days. As such, while entry to the Tower is free of charge, we would very much appreciate a donation to Jersey Heritage as every little helps Jersey Heritage maintain and share these wonderful sites with you.
Main image – courtesy Jean Lelliott
Discover St Helier - Guided Walk
Every Sunday morning one of our qualified guides will take you on a journey through the fascinating history and culture of Jersey.
With their unique insights, our guide 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 sites of St Helier and hear about the events that have helped shape Jersey’s history, making it the modern, bustling and multicultural island it is today.
Elizabeth 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 by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
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.
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
Spring Into Action – Shark-egg hunt
Join our education officer on an Easter Egg hunt with a difference.Children will learn about local ray and shark species, and help gather scientific information for the Shark Trust’s national database on the species that we have in Jersey’s waters. (Real Easter Eggs are also up for grabs!). We will also do our bit for the environment by collecting beach litter along the way.
£3 for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (please note that tickets are only required for children). Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing etc. will be sent prior to event start.
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Kindly Supported by Jersey Electricity
(milk chocolate eggs will be given out both during and at the end of the activity, please contact us in advance if your child has any allergies, so we can make other arrangements for them)
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.
Emma Bromley - Roberto's Jazz Bar
Emma Bromley’s music will be playing at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, from 8pm this Sunday.The gin collection at Roberto’s Jazz Bar is the largest in the Channel Islands. Let our bartenders recommend the perfect G&T to accompany your meal.Book now!
The Lamplighter Entertainment
Hi Guys this Sunday,2nd April.BACKBEAT are back at the fantastic Sunday night music venue the LAMPLIGHTER.Always a great night of live music every Sunday and we are please to be back there this week.Please pop in and say hello we would love to see you.
