Event Calendar

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.

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.

We’re challenging everyone to cycle 100 miles in June to help raise funds to support people living in Jersey with dementia.

This challenge can be done on a pedal, electric or gym bike. All you need to do is complete 100 miles throughout the month of June. Ditch the car and cycle to work, you won’t just get your miles in, but you’ll save money on petrol and parking too!

Take a walk around Peoples Park & Lower park and see displays from local owners clubs, browse the latest models form top manufacturers, taste some of Jerseys best food and drink and enjoy music from the Islands finest musicians.

New for 2023, Westmount will feature 2 days of hillclimbing!

Open to Classic, Vintage and Modern vehicles Westmount is a tight and twisty challenge as competitors weave between the walls, buildings and greenery before emerging above St. Aubin’s bay and blasting out of town towards Overdale and crossing the finish at maximum speed!

An array of small local businesses all in one place, your one stop shop for treats and gifts, pop along and browse the hard work of all these local artisans.

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 Lelliott

From 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 2^nd 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-Robinson

Wander 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.

2^nd April 2023

7^th May 2023

4^th June 2023

2^nd July 2023

6^th August 2023

3^rd September 2023

1^st 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

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.

The fan favourite Active Arena features high speed demonstrations form all forms of Jersey Motorsports ranging from karts to supermoto bikes. featuring wheelies, donuts, burnouts and more don’t miss the action of the Active Arena.

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.

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.

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.

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

Join artists and experts throughout the week for a full programme of edible fun

Tickle your taste buds during May half term with a series of deliciously creative activities in anticipation of our new summer exhibition ‘Bouan Appetit’ at Jersey Museum. Join artists and experts throughout the week who’ll provide you with food for thought, and a full programme of edible fun that will be released closer to the date.

Open daily from 11am to 4pm in the Make Space.

Normal entry fee applies, free for Jersey Heritage Members and children under 6.

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.

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]

Les Aix, Rue des Aix, St. Peter, JE3 7ZE

Les Aix is a charming old Jersey granite house surrounded by extensive grounds and home to painting artist Ariel Whatmore.

Lined by oak trees underplanted with bulbs and wild flowers, the driveway provides a delightful informal approach to this beautiful traditional granite property, part of which dates back to the 12th century.

The garden has been sectioned into rooms, each seems to have a different colour, the grey room in the courtyard, the white room flanking the west of the house, and not to be missed the yew maze. Nearly a thousand box plants forming the internal spaces symbolise an artist’s palette, five small circular gardens of different colours and an old jersey cider press where the artists thumb would be holding the palette.

Entrance £5 per person, children under 12 free
Cream teas will be served all afternoon £5 each
We regret no dogs

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.

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.

Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles

Learn how creative practice is good for you brain and produce art based on patterns whilst listening to music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Choose from a range of themes.

Ages 6+ Party Bags included

Lots of fun in our new premises at:

19 The Quay, Commercial

Buildings, St Helier

Information and bookings:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07797 736034

Learn about the Neolithic Longhouse at La Hougue Bie and watch one of our volunteers light a fire using authentic techniques.

This 20-metre long replica Longhouse was built over two years by volunteers, with oversight from Ancient Technology expert Luke Winter. Since it was officially opened in 2019, volunteers have performed day-to-day maintenance tasks using authentic techniques and tools, and act as guides, demonstrators and interpreters to explain the project to visitors. They are also continually researching, experimenting and training to acquire more Stone Age skills to share, including basket-making and flintknapping.

Fire lighting in the morning only.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

We’re challenging everyone to cycle 100 miles in June to help raise funds to support people living in Jersey with dementia.

This challenge can be done on a pedal, electric or gym bike. All you need to do is complete 100 miles throughout the month of June. Ditch the car and cycle to work, you won’t just get your miles in, but you’ll save money on petrol and parking too!

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.

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.

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 our Castle storyteller who can answer all your Jersey questions.

Wednesday / 10.30am to 12.30pm

Our storyteller Roger is described by TripAdvisor as a living, breathing, walking encyclopaedia of knowledge. You can ask him almost anything about the Castle and he will give you all the answers in his own humorous style.

If meeting the Storyteller is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.

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

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.

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.

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”).

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.

Choose from a range of themes.

Ages 6+ Party Bags included

Lots of fun in our new premises at:

19 The Quay, Commercial

Buildings, St Helier

Information and bookings:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07797 736034

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.

Engraved stones found in Jersey are the the earliest art forms discovered in the British Isles

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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”).

Learn acrylic painting from still life objects by and develop a canvas painting over the length of the course.

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.

Meet Astra who’ll show you how to create local textile crafts

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century farm worker’s cottage, meet Astra, who will introduce the Jersey bonnet, its history and show you how it is constructed. Astra will also talk on various aspects of patchwork and quilting.

If meeting the Bonnet Maker 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 clash of the popular and the elite, the “bon” and the “mauvais goût”…

https://youtu.be/Jt2MZr6tpL0

Come celebrate the month of “fête de la musique” with us!

Marcia a young singer, recorded an album with Daredjane, a rock icon of 70’s who accidentally dies, before the album release. Marcia faces difficulties in getting approval from Daredjane’s right-holder Anthony, unless love gets in the way.

1h50 With English subtitles

Stay after the movie for a chat!

Get ready to party – The Abba Sisters are in town!

The Abba Sisters will wow you with the hits that made them famous with their high energy, all singing, all dancing, choreographed Abba tribute show. The act is packed with the best known songs from that fabulous Swedish pop sensation. As well as iconic costumes, this Abba duo includes plenty of audience participation to get the party going in true Abba style! So if you’re not singing along and strutting your stuff – Agnetha and Frida will want to know why!

Tickets £78.50 -Your night includes:

Sparkling Reception / Dinner / Abba Sisters / Disco /Chance to win a £2000 diamond (sponsored by Le Gallais and Luce) / Carriages 12.30am

DRESS CODE:  Fabulous, Funky (and Fancy Dress if you want). It’s  ABBA after all! 

STARTERS:

Plum tomato tart with pesto, mizuna and sweet balsamic vinegar (V)  /  Platter of smoked salmon with brown bread and butter /  Duck and prune pressing terrine with pear chutney

MAINS:

Aubergine, mozzarella timbale, rosti, pesto sauce (V)   /  Fillet of sea bream with squash purée, Jersey potatoes and champagne butter sauce  /  Breast of chicken with olive & herb flavoured mash and seasonal vegetables

DESSERTS:

Tart tatin, vanilla ice cream / Chocolate palet, grand marnier sauce / Raspberry cheesecake, mango and passion fruit sauce

(Any other dietary requirements please email [email protected])

All proceeds from this event will go to Beresford Street Kitchen so that they can keep on providing valuable education, training and employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. For more information on Beresford Street Kitchen go to www.beresfordstreetkitchen.je

Join Jersey folk band, Sonneux, for an informal evening of acoustic music, storytelling and poetry in English and Jerriais at Hamptonne Cider Barn. Wrap up warm and take a step back in time…

Please feel free to join in, take a turn or just sit back and revel in the shenanigans.

Please bring your own drinks.

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.

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]

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.

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.

We’re challenging everyone to cycle 100 miles in June to help raise funds to support people living in Jersey with dementia.

This challenge can be done on a pedal, electric or gym bike. All you need to do is complete 100 miles throughout the month of June. Ditch the car and cycle to work, you won’t just get your miles in, but you’ll save money on petrol and parking too!

A family fun event for expectant parents and families with young children.

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.

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.

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.

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”).

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.

Get ready to party – The Abba Sisters are in town!

The Abba Sisters will wow you with the hits that made them famous with their high energy, all singing, all dancing, choreographed Abba tribute show. The act is packed with the best known songs from that fabulous Swedish pop sensation. As well as iconic costumes, this Abba duo includes plenty of audience participation to get the party going in true Abba style! So if you’re not singing along and strutting your stuff – Agnetha and Frida will want to know why!

Tickets £78.50 -Your night includes:

Sparkling Reception / Dinner / Abba Sisters / Disco /Chance to win a £2000 diamond (sponsored by Le Gallais and Luce) / Carriages 12.30am

DRESS CODE:  Fabulous, Funky (and Fancy Dress if you want). It’s  ABBA after all! 

STARTERS:

Plum tomato tart with pesto, mizuna and sweet balsamic vinegar (V)  /  Platter of smoked salmon with brown bread and butter /  Duck and prune pressing terrine with pear chutney

MAINS:

Aubergine, mozzarella timbale, rosti, pesto sauce (V)   /  Fillet of sea bream with squash purée, Jersey potatoes and champagne butter sauce  /  Breast of chicken with olive & herb flavoured mash and seasonal vegetables

DESSERTS:

Tart tatin, vanilla ice cream / Chocolate palet, grand marnier sauce / Raspberry cheesecake, mango and passion fruit sauce

(Any other dietary requirements please email [email protected])

All proceeds from this event will go to Beresford Street Kitchen so that they can keep on providing valuable education, training and employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. For more information on Beresford Street Kitchen go to www.beresfordstreetkitchen.je

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.

Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pm

At: 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]