Event Calendar

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August 06 - August 12
  • 06
    06.August.Sunday

    1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson

    12:00 am
    2023.08.06

    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

    12:00 am
    2023.08.06

    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.

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.06-2023.09.05

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.06-2023.09.26

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Le Hocq Tower St Clement Open Day

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.06
    We are so grateful to Jersey Heritage and the Parish of St Clement for allowing the Jersey Tourist Guides Association (JTGA) , as Guardians of the Tower, to give free access  from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.  to the public  on the first Sunday of every month  April to October  2023.

    It has held a commanding position on the South-East coast of the Island since its conception in 1778 and subsequent construction.  The brainchild of the then Governor, General Sir Henry Seymour Conway, who ordered a series of round towers to be built in 1778, Le Hocq tower has guarded the promontory of Le Hocq, and Le Havre es Fontaines for almost 250 years.Image courtesy of Jean 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 2nd April, and on the first Sunday of every month thereafter. October will be our last open day of the year (due to weather)Image Courtesy Ali-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.

    2nd April 2023

    7th May 2023

    4th June 2023

    2nd July 2023

    6th August 2023

    3rd September 2023

    1st October 2023

    The Tower is owned by the Parish of St Clement and is leased by Jersey Heritage, and it is with their kind permission that the JTGA are able to offer you these open days. As such, while entry to the Tower is free of charge, we would very much appreciate a donation to Jersey Heritage as every little helps Jersey Heritage maintain and share these wonderful sites with you.

    Main image – courtesy Jean Lelliott

    Wool Spinners Of Hamptonne

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    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

    10:30 am-11:30 am
    2023.08.06-2024.04.02

    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

    10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    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.

    Walking - A Way of Discovering... Sunday Stroll- Vallee des Vaux

    10:30 am-1:30 pm
    2023.08.06
    Join us for another little inland discovery – the green side of St Helier and St Saviour – totally new route.
    Start: Finish: Waitrose Trinity hill
    Time: leaving at 10:30
    Distance: 5.5 miles
    Terrain: byways & paths
    Difficulty: Medium
    Weather: mostly windy – just get dress for autumn season

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.06-2024.06.06

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.06-2024.06.04

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.06-2024.06.06

    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

    Bossa Basseline Duo - This Weekend at St Brelade`s Bay Hotel!

    12:30 pm-3:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    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]

    Bossa Basseline Duo - This Weekend at St Brelade`s Bay Hotel!

    12:30 pm-3:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    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]

    Explore Strongpoint Corbiere

    2:00 pm-5:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    STRONGPOINT CORBIERE 10.5cm COASTAL DEFENCE GUN CASEMATE “KANONE 2”

    https://youtu.be/BE5zvW2TonI

    CIOS BUNKERS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!

    STRONGPOINT CORBIERE – La Corbiere headland, St. Brelade.

    Three bunkers and a tunnel! Sunday 6th August 2-5pm

    With construction staring in late 1942, Strongpoint Corbiere formed a key part of the defences of St. Ouen’s Bay and also boasted several bunker designs unique to Jersey. The CIOS have currently restored three bunkers within the Strongpoint which are authentically restored to their original wartime condition and displays are based around information given by the soldiers who actually served there! There is also information on the forced labourers who constructed the site and interactions between the soldiers with nearby civilians as well as an escape attempt which ended in failure on the causeway to the lighthouse in September 1944. The site gives a ‘working atmosphere’ feel to the visitor and you are allowed to touch and interact with some of the exhibits.
    Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide you and give details of the fortifications and the actual soldiers who manned the complex and what they got up to along with an audio commentary explaining the original crew.
    5cm M19 AUTOMATIC FORTRESS MORTAR BUNKER AND INTERCONNECTED 6-LOOPHOLED HEAVY MACHINE GUN TURRET BUNKER
    The M19 mortar bunker has been restored to a high standard, and thanks to the post war return of its wartime commander, Engelbert Hoppe, tells the story of the crew who actually manned the bunker and what they got up to during the last year of the Occupation. The bunker is uniquely connected to a neighbouring 6-loopholed heavy machine gun turret bunker by an impressive underground corridor. This bunker also served as the Strongpoint’s Command bunker as well as the main hub for both telephone and radio communications.
    10.5cm COASTAL DEFENCE GUN CASEMATE “KANONE 2”
    Strongpoint Corbiere was unusual for have two ex-French 10.5cm K 331 (f) coastal defence gun casemates, one facing south (designated “Kanone 1” = Cannon 1) which was decimated in the post war scrap drives and the north-facing “Kanone 2”. This bunker, which is hard to access, escaped the post war scrap metal drives and not only retains the original gun but also a wealth of other rare armoured parts. Restored to near operation condition it also tells the story of former crew member Horst Herrmann who manned this casemate from late 1943 and was involved in several live firing exercises of the gun.
    Admission £5 under 16s and CIOS members free.
    Just turn up!

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    2:30 pm-3:30 pm
    2023.08.06-2024.06.06

    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.

    West End Experience Jersey...10 years on! Take 2!

    7:00 pm-10:00 pm
    2023.08.06

    It time for week 2 of our 10th anniversary. Are you ready to be blown away by our incredible local & West End talent? Get your tickets now!

    Join us for a spectacular evening of musical theatre as we celebrate 10 years of West End Experience in Jersey for a second week. Dazzling performances, stunning choregraphy and unforgettable songs promise to knock your socks off and feeling ready to get up and celebrate.

    Students will be joined on stage by their tutors and a special guest performance by Lorna Want who has appeared in Natalie in BBC 1’s I Dream , a children’s musical drama starring Christopher Lloyd. Casualty, Holby City and Doctors for the BBC. Lorna grew up in Solihull and trained at the Carlton Television Workshop. She made her West End Debut at the age of 15 in Romeo and Juliet the Musical at London’s Piccadilly Theatre, and has continued to have a career in the West End, and regionally in musicals including Les Miserables, Footloose, Evita, The Fantasticks, Dreamboats and Petticoats, Parade, High School Musical, Annie get Your Gun, Roman Holiday, and Beautiful the Carole King Musical, for which she won the 2015 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.

    Date: Sun Aug 6th 2023

    Time: 19:00:00 GMT+0100 (GMT+01:00)

    Location: La Grande Route Du Mont a L’Abbe, JE2 3HA Saint Helier

    Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of the West End right here in Jersey. Whether you’re a theater enthusiast or simply looking for a night of entertainment, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience showcasing local talent. So gather your friends and family, and join us for a night of pure joy and celebration!

    Emma Bromley - Roberto's Jazz Bar

    8:00 pm-10:00 pm
    2023.08.06
    SUNDAY’S MUSIC LIVE at Roberto’s Bar! ?
    Fancy ending your week on a lovely note? Well, don’t think twice and treat yourselves! Come on, you deserve it.? We will be enjoying the beautiful voice of Emma Bromley during the evening! Music starting from 8pm.
    P.S. Our Summer Menu and Sunday Lunch is just FANTASTIC! Believe it when we say, you do not want to be missing out on some of our delicious specials.?

    View our menu and book online now ? https://bit.ly/2LykePH

    PM or call 01534 727521. [email protected]
    Reservations for dining only.
  • 07
    07.August.Monday

    Summer Holidays Children’s Art Week Clubs

    12:00 am
    2023.08.07-2023.08.11

    A different creation each day! Age 6+

    Summer Holidays Children’s Art Week Clubs

    Workshops are suitable for children aged 6 Plus

    All of our clubs are run by highly qualified art teachers and are small groups.
    £120.00

    Sessions

    Monday 24th July-Friday 28th July

    Monday 7th August – Friday 11th August
    Info and bookings please email Dawn : [email protected]

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.07-2023.09.06

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    Searching for Jersey’s Celts

    12:00 am
    2023.08.07

    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.

    The Jersey Plaquettes

    12:00 am
    2023.08.07

    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.

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.07-2023.09.27

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Bug Safari

    10:00 am-11:30 am
    2023.08.07

    Discover and learn about the wonderful abundance of invertebrates hiding in this unspoilt habitat. Meeting at the carpark opposite Kempt Tower, our Education Officer will guide you through the sand-dunes, to our special area behind Noir Pré for a Bug Safari.

    Suitable for children aged 5-11 (supervised by an adult please). Unsuitable for buggies. Tickets not required for accompanying adults.

    Free to National Trust for Jersey members, booking essential.

    All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing and info on meeting point will be sent prior to event start.

    To support us and take part in many events such as this – membership starts from £45 for a family and £10 for a child p.a. If you would like to become a member click HERE

    King Charles II

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.07-2024.02.03

    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

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.07

    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.

    Trade Roots

    10:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.07-2025.12.02

    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.

    Elizabeth Castle Tour

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.07-2024.04.05

    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.

    Creative Summer

    11:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.07-2023.08.11

    Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.

    Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.

    All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

    • Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm

    La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August

    We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.
    Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.
    • Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm

    Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August

    Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.

    • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm

    Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August

    Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.07-2024.06.07

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.07-2024.06.07

    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

    11:15 am-12:15 pm
    2023.08.07-2024.06.07

    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

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2023.08.07

    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

    Much Ado About Nothing

    7:00 pm-9:30 pm
    2023.08.07

    Award-winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp, Much Ado About Nothing, to life in their own inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

    Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).

    Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

    Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (bus 12A or 15) or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

  • 08
    08.August.Tuesday

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.08-2023.09.07

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    Bouan Appetit!

    12:00 am
    2023.08.08-2025.01.23

    We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food

    Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.

    Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.

    Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!

    Bouan Appetit!

    12:00 am
    2023.08.08-2024.01.23

    We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food

    Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.

    Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.

    Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!

    Children’s Arts and Crafts Parties

    12:00 am
    2023.08.08-2024.04.04

    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

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.08-2023.09.28

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Longhouse Tour and Fire Lighting

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.08

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

    Every Tuesday, a member of the volunteer team lights a fire in the Longhouse using authentic techniques. This adds warmth to the building but also stops any insect infestation in the traditional straw roof. During your visit, the volunteer will also talk about the traditional methods used and the lessons learned during the build.

    If speaking to a Longhouse volunteer is going to be the highlight of your trip to La Hougue Bie, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 before you visit to check they are confirmed for that date.

    Lauren`s Hamptonne

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.08-2023.12.26

    Take a step back in time to find out first-hand about Laurens Hamptonne’s extraordinary life

     

    Laurens Hamptonne had an illustrious career. In 1621, when he was just 21 years old, he was appointed Viscount of Jersey. After the English Civil War he was awarded special privileges by King Charles II, before becoming a Jurat in 1651. Take a step back in time and meet Laurens Hamptonne, to find out first-hand about his extraordinary life, in the comfort of his beautiful country home.

    If Laurens Hamptonne 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.

     

     

    Wool Spinners Of Hamptonne

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.08

    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

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.08

    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

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.08-2024.04.06

    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.

    Creative Summer

    11:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.08-2023.08.12

    Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.

    Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.

    All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

    • Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm

    La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August

    We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.
    Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.
    • Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm

    Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August

    Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.

    • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm

    Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August

    Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.08-2024.06.08

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.08-2024.06.08

    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

    11:15 am-12:15 pm
    2023.08.08-2024.06.08

    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

    1:30 pm-2:30 pm
    2023.08.08-2024.04.06

    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.

    Much Ado About Nothing

    7:00 pm-9:30 pm
    2023.08.08

    Award-winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp, Much Ado About Nothing, to life in their own inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

    Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).

    Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

    Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (bus 12A or 15) or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

  • 09
    09.August.Wednesday

    Geopark Visitor Centre - Exhibition

    12:00 am
    2023.08.09

    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.

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.09-2023.09.08

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson

    12:00 am
    2023.08.09

    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 The Collections

    9:30 am-1:00 pm
    2023.08.09

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

    Come and explore the Bouan Appetit exhibition, and see even more objects relating to Jersey’s history of food and food production.

     

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.09-2023.09.29

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Waste-Free-Wednesdays – “Delightful Decoupage”

    10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.09
    Families are invited to the White House (Le Don Hilton) to learn how to upcycle your items using the beautiful art of decoupage.

    Children are invited to join our Education Officer to learn how to upcycle a variety of items into beautiful art using decoupage.

    Please save an old magazine with images you like (or napkin with a nice pattern on it) and bring an item that you would like to upcycle, such as a plantpot, card/ wooden box, glass jar, bottle or large shell; or anything else that you think would look good.

    All equipment and some items for decorating will be provided, however we do encourage you to bring your own household “rubbish” for up-cycling.

    Children to be accompanied by an adult (adults go free)

    Suitable for ages 5-12 years old

    Available for free for members , booking essential. To join us please click here, your support helps us to continue to protect our wonderful natural areas in Jersey and run activities such as this.

    Bouonnefemme

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.09

    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.

    Storyteller

    10:30 am-12:30 pm
    2023.08.09-2024.01.03

    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.

     

    Mont Orgueil Castle Tour

    10:30 am-11:30 am
    2023.08.09-2024.06.07

    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

    Creative Summer

    11:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.09-2023.08.13

    Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.

    Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.

    All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

    • Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm

    La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August

    We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.
    Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.
    • Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm

    Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August

    Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.

    • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm

    Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August

    Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.09-2024.06.09

    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

    11:15 am-12:15 pm
    2023.08.09-2024.06.09

    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

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    2023.08.09-2024.04.05

    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.

    Much Ado About Nothing

    7:00 pm-9:30 pm
    2023.08.09

    Award-winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp, Much Ado About Nothing, to life in their own inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

    Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).

    Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

    Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (bus 12A or 15) or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

  • 10
    10.August.Thursday

    Children’s Arts and Crafts Parties

    12:00 am
    2023.08.10-2024.04.06

    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 Jersey Plaquettes

    12:00 am
    2023.08.10

    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

    12:00 am
    2023.08.10

    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.

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.10-2023.09.09

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.10-2023.09.30

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Trade Roots

    10:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.10-2025.12.05

    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.

    Bouonnefemme

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.10

    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.

    King Charles II

    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    2023.08.10-2024.02.06

    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.

    Makers Marketplace

    10:00 am-3:30 pm
    2023.08.10
    The Market will offer a selection of locally made products including art, ceramics, textiles, cakes, jewellery etc. Held weekly, each Thursday from 11 May throughout the summer.
    We will be situated in the Wesleyan Hall which is behind the St Aubin Methodist Church along the Harbourfront.

     

     

     

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.10-2024.06.10

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.10-2024.06.10

    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

    Creative Summer

    11:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.10-2023.08.14

    Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.

    Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.

    All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

    • Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm

    La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August

    We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.
    Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.
    • Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm

    Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August

    Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.

    • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm

    Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August

    Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.

    Hamptonne Tour

    11:15 am-12:15 pm
    2023.08.10-2024.06.10

    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

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2023.08.10

    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

    Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle

    7:00 pm-9:00 pm
    2023.08.10

    Ease yourself into the weekend with Ibiza sunset vibes within the walls of this historic site as we welcome back the ‘Weekender’ crew for this atmospheric live music event.

    Enjoy relaxed DJ sets with Simon Gasston and Warren Le Sueur in the open air in the Middle Ward, beneath the towering strong-hold of the Castle Keep. Tickets cost £15 per person, with discounts for Jersey Heritage Members.

    Please BYO drinks, picnic and blanket.

    Much Ado About Nothing

    7:00 pm-9:30 pm
    2023.08.10

    Award-winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp, Much Ado About Nothing, to life in their own inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

    Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).

    Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

    Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (bus 12A or 15) or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

    Marina Metro Entertainment

    8:30 pm-10:30 pm
    2023.08.10
    We are excited to announce our LIVE MUSIC lineup for August! ??

    Marina Metro Entertainment

    8:30 pm-10:30 pm
    2023.08.10
    ?THE VINGTENIERS? will be performing from 8:30pm at the Dockyard restaurant this SATURDAY, 12th August – Call 724519 to book your table now. ?
  • 11
    11.August.Friday

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.11-2023.09.10

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    Bouan Appetit!

    12:00 am
    2023.08.11-2024.01.26

    We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food

    Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.

    Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.

    Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!

    Bouan Appetit!

    12:00 am
    2023.08.11-2025.01.26

    We are what we eat! An exhibition celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food

    Our Island identity is shaped by the landscape, our south-facing côtils, the sea that surrounds us. From our iconic Jersey Royal potatoes to our world-famous Jersey cows to our stunning shellfish, Jersey is celebrated for its food.

    Step back in time to find an Island covered in apple orchards when cider was our major export, explore the future of farming in an Island with a growing population, and discover some of our local specialities like the famous ‘merveille’ or Jersey wonder.

    Our new exhibition will give you plenty of food for thought!

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.11-2023.10.01

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    Bonnet and Quilt Maker

    10:00 am-1:00 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.01.05

    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.

    Elizabeth Castle Tour

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.11-2024.04.09

    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

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.11-2024.04.07

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.06.11

    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

    Creative Summer

    11:00 am-3:00 pm
    2023.08.11-2023.08.15

    Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.

    Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.

    All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.

    • Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm

    La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August

    We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.
    Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.
    • Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm

    Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August

    Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.

    • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm

    Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August

    Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.

    La Hougue Bie Tour

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.06.11

    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

    11:15 am-12:15 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.06.11

    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

    1:30 pm-2:30 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.04.09

    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.

    The Jersey Battle of Flowers 2023 Day Parade

    5:00 pm-7:00 pm
    2023.08.11

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

    Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular floral carnivals in Europe. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the afternoon parade as exhibits ranging from 12ft to 45ft perform around the arena.  Covered in flowers, mainly Chrysanthemums, the floats are accompanied by musicians, dancers, and bands, creating memorable carnival magic.

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

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

    Live Music at The Blue Note Bar

    7:30 pm-10:00 pm
    2023.08.11

    GEN Z TAKEOVER @ THE BLUE NOTE

    Doors open 19:30
    £6 on the door
    Come check out some young rock bands!
    Under-18 Battle of the Bands Winners – JIMS HOUSE
    The Getaway
    INTERMISSION

    Brian White / Tim Horsfall Jazz Quintet - Friday Night Jazz!

    8:00 pm-10:30 pm
    2023.08.11-2024.06.21

    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 Sparkes

    Tenor Saxophone – Dave Andre
    Trumpet – Brian White

    Free entry but don’t forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.

    ☎️ 01534 727521

    ? [email protected]

    Live Music At The Trafalgar

    8:00 pm-10:00 pm
    2023.08.11-2023.08.13
    This weekends line up, looking good! ?

    Wildlife Adventure at Dusk - Victoria Tower

    8:00 pm-9:15 pm
    2023.08.11
    A short stroll on a Summer’s evening…
    Listen out for dusk birdsong. Who will be last to sing as night falls – Robin or Blackbird maybe?
    We will be looking out for Bats and night-flying insects. Wouldn’t it be amazing to find Glow Worm at this special site!
    As darkness descends we will settle down to look look at the night sky.
    Enjoy something a little different with Mother Nature.
    **LIMITED NUMBERS**
    PLEASE PM HERE, EMAIL OR CALL US ON +44 7797 748653 TO RESERVE A PLACE
    PRICE: £5.00 per person
    Meet at Victoria Tower car park – extra parking on the road at JAAC
    Start time: 20.00 (approx 1 – 1.5 hrs)
    Terrain: Easy walking
    Please wear appropriate clothing / footwear for the weather and terrain. Note, the temperature will drop at sundown.
    Sorry, no dogs.

    Marina Metro Entertainment

    8:30 pm-10:30 pm
    2023.08.11
    Side Salad Bob & The Vinaigrettes will be entertaining the Dockyard Restaurant at Marina Metro this Friday 11th August.
    Enjoy a fun evening with a repertoire of your favourite tunes!
    CALL 724519 to book your table for DINNER – great food served from 6pm – last orders 9pm.
  • 12
    12.August.Saturday

    Geopark Visitor Centre - Exhibition

    12:00 am
    2023.08.12

    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.

    Picnic in the Park

    12:00 am
    2023.08.12-2023.09.11

    ‘Picnic in the Park’ will be back this August, encouraging islanders and visitors alike, to pick up a picnic from a local hospitality provider and enjoy the warmer days and lighter nights in the Park.

    The Jersey National Park has 2,145 designated hectares of land within its protected boundaries that can be appreciated and enjoyed.

    Discover the natural beauty of the Jersey National Park and enjoy a taste of authentic, local produce with some al fresco, blanket-based foodie fun.

    The Jersey National Park is reinventing dining – al fresco style.

    Lay down your blanket, unpack your basket, and lose yourself in the magnificence of the Jersey National Park paired with a feast of authentic local produce

    The Jersey National Park is setting the stage for a dining experience like no other this summer… It’s the return of Picnic in the Park, an initiative that promises to redefine outdoor dining throughout August.

    Tourists and locals are invited to embark on a gastronomical adventure. Whether reconnecting with family and friends or bonding with colleagues, there’s no better setting than the radiant outdoors.

    Participants are encouraged to unleash their culinary creativity and craft their own picnic menu, sourcing Genuine Jersey ingredients, or by selecting their favourite pre-prepared picnic using one of the Picnic in the Park partners; The Atlantic Hotel & Ocean Restaurant, Flour Patisserie, The Jersey Grazing Company, Stinky Bay Brewing Co, SCOOP, Clarity AF Wines, Kismet and Love Cake.

    In addition, Jersey local personalities will be sharing their favourite picnics, providing a wide range of options and additional inspiration. These individuals will offer their unique perspectives on ideal picnic locations, creative themed picnics, and valuable tips for making the most of the Jersey National Park.

    Once picnickers have made their selection, the adventure truly begins… They find their perfect spot within the Jersey National Park, unfurl their blankets, and reveal their culinary treasures, all while basking in the Park’s awe-inspiring beauty.

    The perfect picnic is just a click away. All the options are now available to view online, and will be available to order from Thursday 27th July.

    JerseyNationalPark.com/PicnicInThePark

     

    1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson

    12:00 am
    2023.08.12

    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.

    Surf Fest 2023

    9:00 am-2:00 am
    2023.08.12-2023.08.13
    Surf Fest 2023 & Jersey White Collar Surf Competition created by Le Rossignol Estates Rasing money for Healing Waves Ocean Therapy
    ☀️ FREE day event 9am-10pm
    ? AFTERPARTY tickets £10 10pm-2am
    SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST 2023
    WATERSPLASH – ST OUEN’S BAY – JERSEY C.I
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    *** ☀️SURF FEST BY DAY☀️ ***
    > White Collar Surf Competition 9:00am-16:30pm
    > Free Entry/ Family Friendly Activites
    ? 3 Stages: DJ’s, Live Bands & Inside Acoustic Bands 1pm-9pm
    ? Mega Raffle
    ? Space Box Stage
    ? Rum & Reggae Vibes
    ? Outside Bars: Breda, Rum & Rekorderlig
    ? Outside food & BBQ
    ?‍♀️ Surf Simulator
    ? Bouncy Castles
    ? Facepaints/ Henna
    ? SURF FEST Merch
    ? Silent Disco
    ? Healing Waves Tent
    This event is open to the general public and admission is free of charge. You can purchase tickets to the ‘Surf Fest Afterparty’ event through Event Brite.
    All proceeds will be donated to the Healing Waves.
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    *** ? SURF FEST BY NIGHT ? ***
    Nightclub Afterparty – 10PM-2AM
    DJ’S and Bands (TBA)
    Splash Bar Band Room – 10PM-2AM
    ?Ticket Info ?
    Required for the Afterparty in the Watersplash Club
    https://surfest2023.eventbrite.co.uk
    18+ Only

    JLA Car Wash

    9:00 am-1:00 pm
    2023.08.12

    The crew will be ready with their buckets and chamois to get your cars sparkling clean.

    We’ll be at St Saviour’s Parish Depot on Rue des Pres Trading Estate from 09:00 until 13:00 on 12th August. Only £10 per car for a full wash.

    Many thanks goes to Auto Marine for their donation of buckets and chamois.

    Art at The Harbourside Exhibition

    9:30 am-5:30 pm
    2023.08.12-2023.10.02

    Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey

    See Poster for details

    HSBA Garden Railway

    10:00 am-5:00 pm
    2023.08.12
    The HSBA Garden Railway is a G Scale garden layout based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Over 138m (455ft) of track navigate through tunnels, over bridges and past the pond in a garden in the parish of St. Mary.
    Join us to watch the trains meander around the garden and through tunnels, making amazing train sounds, check out the scenary of figures (some quite funny!)
    Our next Garden Railway Open Day will be on the 12th August. Bring the family – big kids and small to enjoy a miniature world in a St. Mary back garden.
    You’ll get to see 138m (455ft) of track meandering through tunnels, over bridges and around our pond with scenery and sounds to match.

    Book a slot for your group over on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/garden-railway-open-day…

    All proceeds from the event will be donated to the wonderful Jersey Rescue Dogs. A huge thank you already to our Sponsors Jacksons Jersey and Motor Mall Jersey for the first donation.

    Elizabeth Castle Tour

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.12-2024.04.08

    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

    10:45 am-11:45 am
    2023.08.12-2024.04.10

    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

    11:00 am-12:00 pm
    2023.08.12-2024.06.12

    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.

    Elizabeth Castle Tour

    1:00 pm-2:00 pm
    2023.08.12-2024.04.08

    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.

    Live Music at The Blue Note Bar

    8:00 pm-11:00 pm
    2023.08.12

    The Pirates Live @ The Blue Note Bar

    Itsa gig time! ?
    DJ Toe Rag is on the decks spinning your fave beats, plus copies of our new album will be available on sale at the door! See you there!

    Live Music At The Trafalgar

    8:00 pm-10:00 pm
    2023.08.12-2023.08.14
    This weekends line up, looking good! ?

    Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade

    9:00 pm-11:00 pm
    2023.08.12

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

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

    The atmosphere is electric.

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