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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.
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.
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Castle Gunner
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
- March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
- April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
Robert Allen Artist - Coast to Coast
Two exhibitions of new paintings and drawings.
The first is over Easter weekend, 8th and 9th April at Le Hocq Tower. The tower will be open 12 till 6 both days.
The exhibition then moves to Greve de Lecq Barracks on the 15th and 16th April, open 10 till 5 both days. I hope you can make it down to have a look at my new work.
BUNKERS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!
EASTER SUNDAY 12:30-3PM
RESISTANCE NEST MILLBROOK ANTI-TANK GUN CASEMATE
This bunker is located on St. Aubin’s Bay promenade opposite La Motte Ford next to the ‘Old Station Café.An example of a flanking anti-tank gun casemate mounting an ex-Czech 4.7cm PakK 36 (t) anti-tank gun with a coaxial MG 37 (t) machine gun which was built into a Victorian slipway to both block access off the beach to an attacker and camouflage the bunker behind a granite sea wall, the bunker largely escaped post war stripping out and scrap drives and today boasts a near time capsule appearance from original panelling with original pin up posters still attached to rare complete examples of the ventilation equipment used to protect the bunker’s crew from gas attack! The bunker is also unusual for mounting a small observation bell, which a replica now replaces the original removed for scrap in c1948, and the bunker’s lighting still uses the original German cabling! Details of the bunker’s wartime operation are provided thanks to Herr Henkel who commanded the bunker in 1943/44.Admission £3 – Accompanied under 16s/CIOS members freeBANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 11-4PM
BATTERIE MOLTKE – LES LANDES COMMON, ST. OUEN’S
Originally intended as Kriegsmarine (Naval) ‘Marine Battery 1’ armed with 4 modern quick firing 15cm turreted guns which never arrived thanks to the Allied bombing raids in Europe, so the site was handed over to the Army Coastal Artillery, armed with 155mm field guns and named Batterie Moltke. The CIOS maintain and restore the vast and impressive interconnected complex of Number 4 gun which consists of a personnel shelter, 2 ammunition bunkers, the underground gun emplacement intended for the quick firing 15cm turreted gun and a ‘temporary’ emplacement mounting a 15.5cm ex-French GPF field gun recovered from the base of nearby cliffs where it was dumped by the British Army in 1946! There is also ample information on various aspects of the Occupation for the interested visitor and knowledgeable members on hand to help you with your visit. See if you can spot the hobnailed boot prints in the corridors!?Admission £5 – Accompanied under 16s/CIOS members freeLa 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.
Forgotten Forest 'Easter Sunday' ft. Alcemist, Chimpo and Much More
Excited to announce our complete lineup and headliners for Jersey’s biggest Easter celebration at the Watersplash on Sunday 9th April. We have been able to secure 2 massive names from the UK underground scene.Firstly we welcome to Jersey for the 1st ever time London born producer & DJ Alcemist who has firmly established his work into UK music culture. Through crafting his UK Garage & House influenced Drum and Bass records he has a string of hits and track support from the likes of Andy C, Hedex and Wilkinson and now a regular at the biggest raves and festivals around Europe. Another massive debut performance for Jersey coming this Easter Sunday.Secondly we are super stoked to invite the one and only Chimpo to the island. Chimpo is the UK’s music legacy personified. His legendary DJ sets take in all the genres created within the U?K and all the influences that inform them. Recently specialising in authentic old stool Jungle, he infuses his other musical loves into his songs and sets, taking sounds, voices and rhythms from Grime, Dubstep, Dancehall, HipHop and soul stirring them into the pot. He works as a triple threat: production, Doing and vocalist!! This is one legendary set you don’t wanna miss this Easter!!!On top of all this we invite some of the finest homegrown talent. On Main Room support will be Aduken, Ana Crusis, C-Phonics, Gatehouse and Rebound MC. In Room 2 we invite Dribbler, Claymore and The Dust and to cap it all off we invite UTC’s Sephira and Jeron for an event with something for everyone. - 1010.April.Monday
Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle Feature
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
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.
King Charles II
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
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.
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.
BUNKERS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!
EASTER SUNDAY 12:30-3PM
RESISTANCE NEST MILLBROOK ANTI-TANK GUN CASEMATE
This bunker is located on St. Aubin’s Bay promenade opposite La Motte Ford next to the ‘Old Station Café.An example of a flanking anti-tank gun casemate mounting an ex-Czech 4.7cm PakK 36 (t) anti-tank gun with a coaxial MG 37 (t) machine gun which was built into a Victorian slipway to both block access off the beach to an attacker and camouflage the bunker behind a granite sea wall, the bunker largely escaped post war stripping out and scrap drives and today boasts a near time capsule appearance from original panelling with original pin up posters still attached to rare complete examples of the ventilation equipment used to protect the bunker’s crew from gas attack! The bunker is also unusual for mounting a small observation bell, which a replica now replaces the original removed for scrap in c1948, and the bunker’s lighting still uses the original German cabling! Details of the bunker’s wartime operation are provided thanks to Herr Henkel who commanded the bunker in 1943/44.Admission £3 – Accompanied under 16s/CIOS members freeBANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 11-4PM
BATTERIE MOLTKE – LES LANDES COMMON, ST. OUEN’S
Originally intended as Kriegsmarine (Naval) ‘Marine Battery 1’ armed with 4 modern quick firing 15cm turreted guns which never arrived thanks to the Allied bombing raids in Europe, so the site was handed over to the Army Coastal Artillery, armed with 155mm field guns and named Batterie Moltke. The CIOS maintain and restore the vast and impressive interconnected complex of Number 4 gun which consists of a personnel shelter, 2 ammunition bunkers, the underground gun emplacement intended for the quick firing 15cm turreted gun and a ‘temporary’ emplacement mounting a 15.5cm ex-French GPF field gun recovered from the base of nearby cliffs where it was dumped by the British Army in 1946! There is also ample information on various aspects of the Occupation for the interested visitor and knowledgeable members on hand to help you with your visit. See if you can spot the hobnailed boot prints in the corridors!?Admission £5 – Accompanied under 16s/CIOS members freeLa 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.
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
The Easter Meeting
First race starts: 2:30 pmLocation: Les Landes RacecourseThe extremely popular curtain raiser to the season
Under starter’s orders…
Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
- 1111.April.Tuesday
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.
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
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.
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.
Bouonnefemme
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme 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.
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.
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.
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.
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
- 1212.April.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.
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
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.
Wildlife & Wellness Walk at Sunrise – Spring Walking Week
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for an early morning stroll along the charming country lanes above Anneport and Gorey Harbour.We will start with the sunrise over the French coast and head uphill to take in the spectacular views, wild flower meadows, a Neolithic dolmen, Le Saut Geoffroi and Victoria Tower. This is a walk not to be missed!
Time: 6 00 a.m.
Meeting Point: La Crete Quarry Car Park above Anneport
Duration: 2 hours/ Moderate walk –a steep hill up and down, on mostly country lanes
Parking: La Crete Quarry Car Park above Anneport
Guide: Neil and Alli Singleton
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Forest Therapy and Wild Sensory Foraging – Spring Walking Week
Take a walk on the wild side of Jersey!A Forest Therapy walk is all about slowing down, noticing, paying attention to the elements, patterns in nature, the light, colour, textures, scents and aromas, your own felt experience. Join your Guide, Amanda, on the beautiful trail, Le Sentier des Moulins, in Waterworks Valley – a place of mystery and wonder. Along the way we’ll meet plants, herbs and trees that can nourish you, and support your health and wellbeing. The walk will end with a foraged herbal tea and delicious homemade cake.
Time: 9.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Site of the (former) toad sculpture at Le Don Sinkins in Waterworks Valley
Parking: In Waterworks Valley
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours/ Easy walking
Bus Route: 7 and walk down the valley from Hamptonne Countrylife Museum
Guide: Amanda Bond
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Rocks, Birds and Devils – Spring Walking Week
Exploring the cliff paths and lanes around Sorel.The walk will start at the car park at Sorel and head inland towards the ‘Birds on the Edge’ aviary. From there we will follow small paths past the newly created woodland at Le Mourier Valley, then along small lanes to Devil’s Hole. If time permits, we will walk down to Devil’s Hole and back along the cliffs to Sorel. The walk is over rough ground and has some ups and downs!
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park at Sorel
Duration: 2 – 3 hours/ Moderate Walking/3.5 miles/Ascent 880ft
Parking: Car Park at Sorel
Bus Route 5 and a short walk from the village to Sorel
Guide: Nicky Mansell
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Bouonnefemme
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme 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.
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.
The Mont-a-L’abbé Landscape – Spring Walking Week
The Vingtaine of Mont-à-L’Abbé in St Helier, is synonymous with the medieval fief of Bellozanne.Starting at ‘Bellozanne Abbey’ one of the Trust’s acquisitions, this walk ends at a modern dairy farm with medieval origins. Discover the relationship between the landscape and the features you see today. The terrain includes steps, rough paths and green roads. At the end of the walk why not enjoy lunch or refreshments at the Potato Shack?
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting: Outside the Reception at the Westhill Hotel
Duration: 3 hours – Moderate walking
Parking: Westhill Hotel Car Park
Bus Route: 19 (Stop – Chestnut Lea) (Return Bus either 19 from Chestnut Lea or 5 from the Union Inn)
Guide: Jean Treleven
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
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 – Pollinator Plants (family activity)
Join our Education Officer to learn about and sow plants for our precious pollinators.Families are invited to Victoria Tower to learn all about pollinators, and select and sow seeds to grow their own wildflowers at home. Bring home seed bombs or plugs to grow on and create your own Pollinator Patches (or even Pollinator Pots) that will become part of the growing Channel Island network of patches.
All equipment will be provided; further information such as meeting point and clothing advice, will be sent to attendees prior to the event.
Free for NTJ Members – children to be accompanied by an adult (tickets only required for child attendees). Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years old.
Meeting Point: Victoria Tower (please park next to the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre and walk the short distance to the tower, as there is limited parking next to the tower). The best way to access the tower is along ‘Rue de la Pouclée et des Quatre Chemins’ (the road where the JAAC is) and then along Le Mont Mallet. Please be aware that Googlemaps may mislead you by taking you to AnnePort and asking you to walk up the hill – the Tower is on top of the headland above Gorey Castle.
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.
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.
Castle Gunner
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
- March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
- April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
A Journey to Gorey – Spring Walking Week
Enjoy a journey from village to tower and castle and back again.Your guide Roger will 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 to hear about harbour life past and present, and stroll along the tracks of the old Jersey Eastern Railway. The guided 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.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Longbeach Car Park
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours/Moderate Walking/3 Miles
Bus Route 1
Guide: Roger Noel
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
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.
A Woodland Wander through St Catherine’s Woods – Spring Walking Week
Join John Pinel for a wander through St Catherine’s Woods for a spring walk in one of Jersey’s best woodland habitats.Learn about woodlands, trees and all the wildlife that thrives on them.
Time: 2.15p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet in the car park at La Maseline Reservoir
Duration 2 hours/ Easy walking – some muddy footpaths, stepping stones and a short climb over rocks
Bus Route 2
Guide: John Pinel
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Wild Food Forage – Spring Walking Week
Come and get lost in the wilds of St. Ouen.Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
Evening Wildflower & Folklore Walk – Spring Walking Week
With the sun in the west unwind on an evening walk exploring the area around the new skate board park at St Brelade with botanist Tina Hull.The area is urban and wild all in the same breath and has an impressive amount of wild flowers all with their own stories to tell. Also, a chance to see the site of the new skate park. Mostly flat terrain. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds.
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance to Les Quennevais Sport Centre
Duration 1 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park at Les Quennevais Sport Centre
Bus Route: 15
Guide: Tina Hull
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Please display a yellow time disc in the carpark.
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Barnum
Jersey Green Room Theatre Company
- 12 APRIL – 19 APRIL 7.30PM
- 15 APRIL + 16 APRIL 2.30PM + 7.30PM
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND, TRINITYP.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Directors: Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates
Musical Director: Luke Brown
Choreographer: Laura Reynolds
Circus Choreographer: Beth Vibert
PriceBand A: £32 / Band B: £28STUDENTS AND SENIORS: BAND A: £25 / BAND B: £23Special OfferOpening Night: 4 Tickets for £100 - 1313.April.Thursday
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.
Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle Feature
Vibrant Jersey bring you our new Lifestyle page which showcases a number of “Lifestyle” Businesses represented from such categories as Health, Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Beauty & Fashion & Outdoor Living Industries, whilst supporting and helping to raise the awareness and support our local Health Charities.
To see the various suppliers & services, click HERE
King Charles II
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Stroll into Spring Wildlife Walk – Spring Walking Week
Join Neil and Alli Singleton for a stroll with wildlife stops around the country lanes of St John.This is the home of the Red-billed Chough, a reintroduction success story. Buzzard, Peregrine, Kestrel, Raven and Jackdaw are also species we can find in the area, along with the more familiar countryside specialists.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Duration: 2 hours/ Easy Walking/
Parking: Route du Nord Car Park (opposite Les Fontaines Tavern)
Bus Route: 5 with a short walk from St John’s Church
Guide: Neil and Alli Singleton
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
St Clement. A Parish of Contrasts – Spring Walking Week
St Clement maybe the smallest and by far the most densely populated of Jersey parishes, but it’s also got many well-hidden countryside areas.St Clement has also got many well-hidden countryside areas and wide-open spaces and we will access quiet natural areas with links to the old railway. Enjoy the wonderful rural aspects from the top of the ‘St Clement’s Trail’, where we will catch our breath and marvel at the panoramic view, including Icho and Seymour Towers and the entirety of the RAMSAR wetlands site. Along the way we’ll also have a chance to see some of the smaller National Trust properties, standing stones and hear a few stories of former St Clement residents.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point: St Clement Parish Hall
Duration: 3 hours/ Moderate Walking/4.5 miles
Bus Route: 1
Guide: Tom Bunting
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members.
Exploring St Ouen – Spring Walking Week
A walk through Les Mielles de Morville and around St Ouen.The walk will start in Sands Car Park. We will walk through Les Mielles de Morville exploring the area and then head up onto the plateau and head along small lanes to Grantez where we will explore the neolithic site and then walk back towards the beach and back to the Wetland Centre and Sands. Distance 4.3 miles 400 ft of ascent. 3 hours walk and follow footpaths up on to the plateau and to Grantez and then back in to the bay. Find out about the past landscapes of the bay and discover some hidden paths
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Wetland Centre
Duration of walk approx. 3 hours/Easy to moderate walking
Parking: Car Park next to Sands
Bus Route: 22 (St Ouen’s Pond)
Guide: Nicky Mansell
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Bouonnefemme
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her – they had a lot of it down there.
Rose was born in the parish of St Lawrence in 1606 and lived in the Vingtaine du Coin Motier, where Hamptonne House stands, all her life. She serves as housekeeper for Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, who himself witnessed Rose lugging a large poutchie of apples up the hill, and thought her constitution would be fitting to take charge of his household.
If meeting the Bouonnefemme 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.
Eastern Wonders – Spring Walking Week
Guided walk around Grouville Marsh and its environs with the National Trust of Jersey’s Lands ManagerThe marsh is not normally open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to walk around it and to see the work that has taken place, why it is a site of special interest and why it is so important.
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park
Parking: Long Beach Car Park
Duration 1.5 hours/Easy Walking – Gentle stroll around the marsh.
Bus Route 1
Guide: Jon Parkes
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non-Members
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.
Woodland Capers
Join our Education Officer in the woods at Jardin D’Olivet for some woodland adventures.We will do some tree-climbing, team den-building and finish off the session toasting marshmallows over a fire.
Free 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.
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Journey to Hamptonne – Spring Walking Week
Enjoy a circular walk with your guide Roger, taking in Waterworks Valley and Hamptonne the country living museum in the heart of one of the Island’s most beautiful of parishes – St Lawrence. Why not visit the church and enjoy the new gardens before or after your walk?
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet in the public car park at St Lawrence (next to the church/graveyard)
Duration 2 hours/ Moderate walking – some muddy footpaths
Bus Route: 7
Guide: Roger Noel
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Can We Re-Wild Jersey? – Spring Walking Week
Join John Pinel for a wander along the north coast to discuss what we mean by rewilding and what we can do to help Jersey’s wildlife thrive.Time: 2.30 p.m.
Meeting Point: Meet outside the Water’s Edge Hotel, Bouley Bay
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours / Moderate walking – Muddy footpaths and a steep climb up steps
Parking: Bouley Bay
Guide: John Pinel
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Barnum
Jersey Green Room Theatre Company
- 12 APRIL – 19 APRIL 7.30PM
- 15 APRIL + 16 APRIL 2.30PM + 7.30PM
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND, TRINITYP.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Directors: Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates
Musical Director: Luke Brown
Choreographer: Laura Reynolds
Circus Choreographer: Beth Vibert
PriceBand A: £32 / Band B: £28STUDENTS AND SENIORS: BAND A: £25 / BAND B: £23Special OfferOpening Night: 4 Tickets for £100 - 1414.April.Friday
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.
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
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.
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.
Explore the Town West of St Helier – Spring Walking Week
Central St Helier is maybe familiar but there is much of historical interest in the areas to the west of town.Starting in the Parade this walk is on the flat and follows a route out west to St Peoples’ Park; Victoria Gardens and the seafront area along the Esplanade and back into town through an area which was first reclaimed during the 19th century and within the last few decades too.
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Le Don Memorial Parade
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Public Car Parks in St Helier
Guide: Melanie Cavey
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Waving Fields and Windmill Walk – Spring Walking Week
We’ll leave the Parish hall via green lanes and visit the 6000 year old dolmen, then stroll onto the “waving fields” where wives and girlfriends would have waved ‘goodbye’ to fishermen as they went off on hazardous journeys as part of the ‘cod’ triangle, with its spectacular views across the calm – or raging – Atlantic ocean. Then back via Rue du Canal, past the windmill, church and other reminders of the occupation before returning to the Parish Hall.
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: St Ouen’s Parish Hall
Parking: St Ouen’s Parish Hall
Duration: 2 hours/Easy Walking
Bus Route: 9 (stop St Ouen’s Village N)
Portelet Common – Spring Walking Week
A wander around one of Jersey’s finest heathlands with its stunning views over Portelet, Ouaisne and St Brelade’s Bays.Enjoy discussing heathland ecology and the wonderful nature of Jersey’s coast with Ecologist John Pinel.
Time: 10.30a.m.
Meeting Point: Portelet Common
Duration of walk approx. 1 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park at Portelet Common
Bus Route 12A
Guide: John Pinel
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
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.
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.
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.
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.
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Seigneurs, Surf and Sandpipers- Spring Walking Week
An interesting and exciting walk around St Ouen’s Bay.Join your guide Roger Noel as he uncovers the history and heritage of this beautiful place. Why not visit the Wetland Centre before or afterwards?
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park at Sands (opposite the Wetland Centre)
Parking: Car Park at Sands
Duration of walk approx. 1.5 hours/Moderate walking
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Roger Noel
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
A Wildflower Wander – Spring Walking Week
Join Alli Singleton for a short wildflower walk around the country lanes.This walk is aimed at anyone who would like to learn about our common wildflowers and how to identify them by their flower, leaf and smell. Did you know a Red Campion has male and female plants or, that you can separate the different types of Cranesbill by the way their stem hairs grow? Please bring a hand lens if you have one.
Time: 2 p.m.
Meeting Point: Queen’s Valley Upper Car Park
Duration of walk approx. 1.5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Upper Car Park
Bus Route: 13
Guide: Alli Singleton
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Wild Food Forage – Spring Walking Week
Come and get lost in the wilds of St. Ouen.Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 4.30p.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
Bossa Basseline Duo - This Weekend at St Brelade`s Bay Hotel!
Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pmAt: The Bay Restaurant, St Brelade’s Bay Hotel
Relax, dine & enjoy the sea views to the sophisticated sound of Tenor
Saxophone & Guitar! Jersey’s talented Bossa Basseline Duo play tunes
you’ll love, from Pop to Jazz, Swing, Latin & Love-Songs!‘Your Duo’s brilliant! We love live music & what you do is really
special.’‘It’s been so lovely to hear your fantastic music – it’s been so
enjoyable – you’ve made our night!’Tel: 01534 746141 to book your table
Email: [email protected]Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Barnum
Jersey Green Room Theatre Company
- 12 APRIL – 19 APRIL 7.30PM
- 15 APRIL + 16 APRIL 2.30PM + 7.30PM
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND, TRINITYP.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Directors: Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates
Musical Director: Luke Brown
Choreographer: Laura Reynolds
Circus Choreographer: Beth Vibert
PriceBand A: £32 / Band B: £28STUDENTS AND SENIORS: BAND A: £25 / BAND B: £23Special OfferOpening Night: 4 Tickets for £100
Sometime, Somewhere
Allie’s missing her best mate Nina. And Nina… well, Nina is missing.
A local and very personal tragedy becomes the target of a national gossip magazine. It’s left to Allie and the staff and regulars of the hairdressing salon where she works to close ranks and defend their friend. Someone has to #BeKind and mean it, don’t they?
Supported by ArtHouse Jersey, Sometime, Somewhere was selected by Make It Beautiful for their first SHORTS Festival and staged at the White Bear Theatre, London in 2021. This JAC residency offers writer/director Simon MacDonald the opportunity to further develop the work with original cast member Alice McCracken.
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
Marina Metro Entertainment
Entertainment for this Friday 14 April the eclectic Annie Law will be performing at the Dockyard Restaurant.
Call 724519 to book your table for dinner from 6pm and table for drinking only from 9pm. - 1515.April.Saturday
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.
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.
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Robert Allen Artist - Coast to Coast
Two exhibitions of new paintings and drawings.
The first is over Easter weekend, 8th and 9th April at Le Hocq Tower. The tower will be open 12 till 6 both days.
The exhibition then moves to Greve de Lecq Barracks on the 15th and 16th April, open 10 till 5 both days. I hope you can make it down to have a look at my new work.
Wild Food Forage – Spring Walking Week
Come and get lost in the wilds of St. Ouen.Take in fantastic scenery, encounter local wildlife and learn about the vast variety of wild edible and medicinal plants our unique environment has to offer. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need.
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Duration 2 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Car Park opposite Kempt Tower
Bus Route: 22
Guide: Kazz Padidar
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members – children £5
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.
Jersey’s Climate Past & Future – Spring Walking Week
Join John Pinel for a walk through time at L’Etacq looking at the geological evidence of past climate changeTime: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Car Park by Faulkner Fisheries
Duration of walk approx. 2 hours moderate walking (with some steeper steps)
Parking: Car Park by Faulkner Fisheries
Bus Route: 22
Guide: John Pinel
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Come for an adventure out East! – Spring Walking Week
Starting at Gorey Pier this walk will take you up on to the headland and lanes in the hinterland of Gorey and Anne Port.With plenty of history from Neolithic through medieval and Victorian times and several National Trust connections this peaceful area has much to offer. (Please note there is a set of steep steps and a couple of hills to negotiate).
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Gorey Pier bus stop/shelter
Duration 2 hours/Moderate walking
Parking: Along Gorey Pier or in the village (Longbeach car park)
Bus Route: 1
Guide: Melanie Cavey
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
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.
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.
Castle Gunner
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
If the Castle Gunner is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
- March / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
- April / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- May / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- June / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- July / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- August / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- September / week days 12pm to 3pm / Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
- October / 12pm to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Saturday from 12pm to 4pm
WW2 Bunkers Tour
Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public.
JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.
The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.
£35pp or you can go private for £175 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
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.
TTowers Tides and Turnstones – Spring Walking Week
Starting and finishing at La Rocque enjoy a circular walk taking in the delightful rural lanes of Grouville and a walk along the beach and find out the fascinating history of this part of the Island. Please wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Car park at La Rocque
Parking: La Rocque
Duration of walk approx. 1 .5 hours/Moderate walking
Bus Route: 1
Guide: Roger Noel
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Wildflower and Folklore Walk on the Grouville Coast – Spring Walking Week
The National Trust has been campaigning since 2006 to protect and raise awareness of our magnificent coastline.Join botanist Tina Hull in the east of the island exploring this beautiful stretch of seaside habitat. As usual the walk will blend plant identification, science and folklore. Gentle walk but some uneven ground and loose sand. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Longbeach Car Park by the entrance
Duration 1 .5 hours/Easy walking
Parking: Longbeach Car Park
Bus Route: 1
Guide: Tina Hull
Price – Free for Members; £10 Non-Members
Grouville Country Lanes – Spring Walking Week
This wonderful circular walk affords some fantastic countryside and seascape views around the lovely parish of Grouville.Enjoy meandering past hidden old properties and quiet country lanes and pathways. Aside from an initial climb up Ruelle des Tours to access the field systems, the walk is flat or down hill. There is a very short bit of walk along La Grande Route de St Clement on the way back to Holme Grown but other than that the tarmac sections are in small lanes. The paths might be a little muddy but nothing a set of walking boots or wellies cannot handle! Lovely countryside views, small lanes and hopefully light vehicle traffic.
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Holme Grown
Duration: 1.75 hours/ Easy to Moderate Walking/2.5/2.7 miles
Bus Route 1a to Fauvic Crossroads and short walk
Guide: Bob Tompkins
Price: Free for Members; £10 for Non Members
Barnum
Jersey Green Room Theatre Company
- 12 APRIL – 19 APRIL 7.30PM
- 15 APRIL + 16 APRIL 2.30PM + 7.30PM
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND, TRINITYP.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Directors: Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates
Musical Director: Luke Brown
Choreographer: Laura Reynolds
Circus Choreographer: Beth Vibert
PriceBand A: £32 / Band B: £28STUDENTS AND SENIORS: BAND A: £25 / BAND B: £23Special OfferOpening Night: 4 Tickets for £100
Puffin Watch – Spring Walking Week
Come and join us at Plémont Headland to look out for this charismatic bird and learn about the other residents of the area too.Join Neil and Alli from Birding Tours Jersey for a chance to see our small colony of Puffin, along with Razorbill, Fulmar, Buzzard, Raven or even Peregrine.
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Meeting Point: Upper path on the way to the German Bunker (look out for the blue flag)
Bus Route: 9
Price – Free
Bossa Basseline Duo - This Weekend at St Brelade`s Bay Hotel!
Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pmAt: The Bay Restaurant, St Brelade’s Bay Hotel
Relax, dine & enjoy the sea views to the sophisticated sound of Tenor
Saxophone & Guitar! Jersey’s talented Bossa Basseline Duo play tunes
you’ll love, from Pop to Jazz, Swing, Latin & Love-Songs!‘Your Duo’s brilliant! We love live music & what you do is really
special.’‘It’s been so lovely to hear your fantastic music – it’s been so
enjoyable – you’ve made our night!’Tel: 01534 746141 to book your table
Email: [email protected]Bunkers at Night Tour
See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help to support a non-profit organisation!
Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring.
We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by any of the commercial tours. Become a temporary member of the team and see how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress!
£25pp or you can go private for £150 for up to 7 people (just select the “book entire tour option”).
Evenings 19:00 – 21:45 (ish)
Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.
Barnum
Jersey Green Room Theatre Company
- 12 APRIL – 19 APRIL 7.30PM
- 15 APRIL + 16 APRIL 2.30PM + 7.30PM
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND, TRINITYP.T. Barnum was known as the ‘Greatest Showman on Earth’ with his ability to combine razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest showbiz legend, Barnum is colourful, dynamic and full of heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes: There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute; Join The Circus; The Colours of my Life and Come Follow the Band.
The JGRTC is thrilled to present Barnum at the Royal Jersey Showground; a production that’s filled with all the excitement and spectacle of the big top!
Directors: Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates
Musical Director: Luke Brown
Choreographer: Laura Reynolds
Circus Choreographer: Beth Vibert
PriceBand A: £32 / Band B: £28STUDENTS AND SENIORS: BAND A: £25 / BAND B: £23Special OfferOpening Night: 4 Tickets for £100Sometime, Somewhere
Allie’s missing her best mate Nina. And Nina… well, Nina is missing.
A local and very personal tragedy becomes the target of a national gossip magazine. It’s left to Allie and the staff and regulars of the hairdressing salon where she works to close ranks and defend their friend. Someone has to #BeKind and mean it, don’t they?
Supported by ArtHouse Jersey, Sometime, Somewhere was selected by Make It Beautiful for their first SHORTS Festival and staged at the White Bear Theatre, London in 2021. This JAC residency offers writer/director Simon MacDonald the opportunity to further develop the work with original cast member Alice McCracken.
Saturday Live Blues & Jazz with Juniper
This Saturday, Roberto’s Jazz Bar will host a live performance.Juniper performs blues and jazz-inspired interpretations of classic and contemporary songs. Eric Clapton, Michael Buble, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Alicia Keys, and Bruno Mars will all be performing, as well as many others.Space is limited, so don’t delay in making a reservation.
Live Music at the Horse & Hound
LIVE MUSICSaturday 15th AprilCERTAIN VILLAINS are back!Firm favourites at The Horse and Hound.Live from 8:30/9pm.Lets Rock it !!!Show your love, see you there!
