Event Calendar

Get ready to crawl, carry, climb and jump your way to the finish line on Sunday 28 April!

Take on the challenge solo or get involved with your friends, family and colleagues.

There is also a Youth Challenge open to children in Year 4+

Walk This Way! in April for Jersey Hospice Care…

In celebration of the arrival of Spring, this is a great way to get more active, enjoy the lighter days, and get out and about with family and friends.

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

Take your pick! All we encourage you to do is walk every day for 30 days between 1 – 30 April. But everyone is different so here are some ideas for how you can take on the challenge:

• Walk a mile every day for 30 days.
• Walk 10,000 steps every day for 30 days.
• Challenge friends and family to see who can walk the most steps during the month.
• Sign up as a team of 4 and challenge another team (think inter-office or inter-firm rivalry!) to see who can walk the most steps during the month. You could also choose a destination that you could aim to ‘walk’ to – for example, a team of 4 could cover 660 miles during the month (based on 10,000 steps a day) which would take them as far as Denmark or Spain! So where could you walk to?!

You can walk whenever you like – so whether it’s as the sun is rising to start the day off right, or when it’s setting to celebrate the end of the day, your commute to and from work, to collect shopping, walk the dog, in your lunch hour, or when the children are in bed – the timing is up to you and what fits in with your day!

You can use it as a good excuse to explore all corners of the island with these self guided walking routes from Visit Jersey:

North Coast  —  South Coast  —  East Coast  —  West Coast

And some other walks to give you inspo:

Walks from dawn to dusk

Woodland walks

Buggy friendly walks

Coast to Coast walks

WHAT DOES IT COST TO TAKE PART?

Adult: £10

Child (Under 16): £5

Team of 4: £40

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!

Sat 27^th & Sun 28^th April 2024

10 a.m – 5 p.m

Why not take on a challenge for Jersey Cheshire Home and register for our fundraising abseil taking place at Mont Orgueil Castle.

Places are limited to 40 so get your name down asap to avoid disappointment.

The event takes place over two days – 27th / 28th April. You will have a 1.5 mandatory training session on Saturday 27th April, which will take place at the observation tower, Noirmont Point.

The Castle abseil takes place on Sunday 28th.

The training day and abseil will be delivered by @JerseyAdventures.

The cost for both days will be £25.00 if you have a Heritage membership, if not it will be £33.45, to include your entry to the Castle. Time slots for both days will be allocated nearer the time.

Relatives and friends wishing to support you on the day will also have to pay the Castle entry fee unless they hold a Heritage pass.

To ensure we can continue enhancing the lives of our residents, we would ask each participant to raise a minimum of £100.00 through sponsorship. This can be done by setting up a JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/jerseycheshirehome alternatively a sponsor form can be provided.

All funds raised go towards our mission of supporting islanders with disabilities.

To register or for more information please contact Michelle Picot on 285858 or e-mail [email protected]

Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk

Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Want to find out more about the Castle’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.

Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

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]

Walk This Way! in April for Jersey Hospice Care…

In celebration of the arrival of Spring, this is a great way to get more active, enjoy the lighter days, and get out and about with family and friends.

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

Take your pick! All we encourage you to do is walk every day for 30 days between 1 – 30 April. But everyone is different so here are some ideas for how you can take on the challenge:

• Walk a mile every day for 30 days.
• Walk 10,000 steps every day for 30 days.
• Challenge friends and family to see who can walk the most steps during the month.
• Sign up as a team of 4 and challenge another team (think inter-office or inter-firm rivalry!) to see who can walk the most steps during the month. You could also choose a destination that you could aim to ‘walk’ to – for example, a team of 4 could cover 660 miles during the month (based on 10,000 steps a day) which would take them as far as Denmark or Spain! So where could you walk to?!

You can walk whenever you like – so whether it’s as the sun is rising to start the day off right, or when it’s setting to celebrate the end of the day, your commute to and from work, to collect shopping, walk the dog, in your lunch hour, or when the children are in bed – the timing is up to you and what fits in with your day!

You can use it as a good excuse to explore all corners of the island with these self guided walking routes from Visit Jersey:

North Coast  —  South Coast  —  East Coast  —  West Coast

And some other walks to give you inspo:

Walks from dawn to dusk

Woodland walks

Buggy friendly walks

Coast to Coast walks

WHAT DOES IT COST TO TAKE PART?

Adult: £10

Child (Under 16): £5

Team of 4: £40

Something strange and delightful has been happening at Hamptonne over the winter!

Do you believe in magic? A visit to Hamptonne and La Hougue Bie may just change your mind.

Something strange and delightful has been happening there over the winter. Les P’tits Faîtchieaux, or little folk, are back and they have been busy creating a new home. In fact, they have been so busy, we think there could be a whole village!

We hope the fairies will stay for some time and we’d like them to settle in properly before being visited by your little people, so take the opportunity to visit them from the end of January.

Forty talented photographers from Jersey and Guernsey have contributed to this wonderful exhibition, which is the first to take place in our new museum space at Hamptonne.

More than 200 images, printed on banners, capture the incredibly rich biodiversity we have in the Channel Islands – from birds, insects and mammals, to wildflowers, fungi and sea life, with a focus particularly upon Jersey.

It’s 1865 and Francois Nicolle, her husband, mother and children live at Hamptonne Farm as tenant farmers. It’s a hard life ensuring that they can make payments to the landlord and have enough to live on, especially as Mr Nicolle is not in the best of health with his nerves.

The children have to help on the farm and Francois tries her best to school them and teach them their letters and numbers when they are not busy with harvest or planting. But there is always the animals to take care of.

Francois says “I’m a country girl, having been born in the parish of St Mary, so I’m used to hard work. But with so many children to care for as well, the cooking and cleaning chores are relentless.”

Meet Francois Nicolle every Monday from 10am to 4pm.

If meeting Francois Nicolle 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.

Photos thanks to Andrei Alexe Photography

Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey

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 the Third 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.

Meet King Charles II every Monday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm at Elizabeth Castle.

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.

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.

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.

See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help support a non-profit organisation! Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring. We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by commercial tours. Become a temporary team member and see how Jersey became an impregnable fortress! 

​Click book now to see the cost and timings. 

Lindy Hop Jersey meets every Monday night at St Matthew’s Church Hall (Millbrook), 8:15 – 10:00pm.

Our evenings start with a beginner’s Lindy Hop class, then we have social dancing and an intermediate class.

Your first visit is always free so come and give it a go!

Please contact facebook.com/lindyhopjersey   to confirm class is going ahead

The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.

In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.

Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.

Walk This Way! in April for Jersey Hospice Care…

In celebration of the arrival of Spring, this is a great way to get more active, enjoy the lighter days, and get out and about with family and friends.

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

Take your pick! All we encourage you to do is walk every day for 30 days between 1 – 30 April. But everyone is different so here are some ideas for how you can take on the challenge:

• Walk a mile every day for 30 days.
• Walk 10,000 steps every day for 30 days.
• Challenge friends and family to see who can walk the most steps during the month.
• Sign up as a team of 4 and challenge another team (think inter-office or inter-firm rivalry!) to see who can walk the most steps during the month. You could also choose a destination that you could aim to ‘walk’ to – for example, a team of 4 could cover 660 miles during the month (based on 10,000 steps a day) which would take them as far as Denmark or Spain! So where could you walk to?!

You can walk whenever you like – so whether it’s as the sun is rising to start the day off right, or when it’s setting to celebrate the end of the day, your commute to and from work, to collect shopping, walk the dog, in your lunch hour, or when the children are in bed – the timing is up to you and what fits in with your day!

You can use it as a good excuse to explore all corners of the island with these self guided walking routes from Visit Jersey:

North Coast  —  South Coast  —  East Coast  —  West Coast

And some other walks to give you inspo:

Walks from dawn to dusk

Woodland walks

Buggy friendly walks

Coast to Coast walks

WHAT DOES IT COST TO TAKE PART?

Adult: £10

Child (Under 16): £5

Team of 4: £40

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.

Meet the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (except first Friday of the month when the performance will be on a Saturday)

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.

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.

Meet the Master Gunner or Cadet Gunner at Elizabeth Castle on the following days:

Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm with some performances on Monday and Sunday.

If the Master 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.

his 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.

We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.

This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.

Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.

Want to find out more about the Castle’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is 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.

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!

Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he’ll tell you about his adventures at sea

Sir Walter Raleigh has been described as ‘great man of the Elizabethan age’, and ‘Jersey’s most distinguished Governor’, being poet, soldier, historian and explorer, among other things. He was a favourite of Elizabeth I and a ‘peacock’, always in the latest fashion with good looks and obvious charm. Raleigh was also responsible for the preservation of Mont Orgueil Castle from destruction at the time when Elizabeth Castle was being built.

This is your chance to meet Sir Walter in the Lower Ward as he takes you on a tour of the Castle as he recounts his adventures at sea as the most famous explorer of the Elizabethan Age.

Meet Sir Walter Raleigh every Wednesday at Mont Orgueil Castle.

If meeting Sir Walter 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.

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.

Meet the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (except first Friday of the month when the performance will be on a Saturday)

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.

Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk

Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Want to find out more about the Castle’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.

Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

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.

See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help support a non-profit organisation! Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring. We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by commercial tours. Become a temporary team member and see how Jersey became an impregnable fortress! 

​Click book now to see the cost and timings. 

Forty talented photographers from Jersey and Guernsey have contributed to this wonderful exhibition, which is the first to take place in our new museum space at Hamptonne.

More than 200 images, printed on banners, capture the incredibly rich biodiversity we have in the Channel Islands – from birds, insects and mammals, to wildflowers, fungi and sea life, with a focus particularly upon Jersey.

Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey

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 the Third 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.

Meet King Charles II every Monday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm at Elizabeth Castle.

If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.

Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip

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.

Meet the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (except first Friday of the month when the performance will be on a Saturday)

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.

Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk

Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Want to find out more about the Castle’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.

Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

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.

See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help support a non-profit organisation! Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring. We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by commercial tours. Become a temporary team member and see how Jersey became an impregnable fortress! 

​Click book now to see the cost and timings. 

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.

Girlguiding Jersey are excited to present Peter Pan Jr with a cast of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.

• 3 MAY – 5 MAY
• 3 MAY: 7PM
• 4 MAY: 3PM + 7PM
• 5 MAY: 11.30AM + 3PM

Fly with us to Neverland where Peter and the Lost Boys join Tiger Lily and her patrol of Brave Girls in this musical adventure. Can they defeat the dastardly Captain Hook and her pirate crew?

A musical based on the play by Sir J.M Barrie

Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh

Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap

Additional lyrics by Betty Corden and Adolph Green

Additional music by Jule Styne

Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins

Peter Pan Jr is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212 541-4684) mtishows.com

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.

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.

Meet the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (except first Friday of the month when the performance will be on a Saturday)

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.

Find out about the Gothic folly that is the magnificent Princes’ Tower

The year is 1797 and Mary Le Brun has come to La Hougue Bie to take a look at the Gothic folly that is the magnificent Princes’ Tower. Mary can tell you more about the project and why is Captain D’Auvergne is building such a thing, and are the rumours about him true?

If Mary Le Brun 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 that performances are confirmed for that date.

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.

Meet the Master Gunner or Cadet Gunner at Elizabeth Castle on the following days:

Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm with some performances on Monday and Sunday.

If the Master 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.

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.

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.

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Join Jersey War Tours and visit WW2 bunkers, which are not usually open to the public. JWT will show you how Jersey was made into an impregnable fortress and help you appreciate what the Third Reich was able to create with slave labour.

The tour is also a perfect complement to understanding the history of the D-Day invasion, which took place less than 30 miles away.

Click book now to see the cost and timings. 

Bookings are only accepted online – Book early to avoid disappointment.

See Jersey’s military heritage in a new light and help support a non-profit organisation! Evening tours of bunkers offer an unforgettable atmosphere when exploring. We will visit sites not open to the public and places not visited by commercial tours. Become a temporary team member and see how Jersey became an impregnable fortress! 

​Click book now to see the cost and timings. 

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]

The JYS West Cluster youth production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Our young people have worked so hard on this production and our team of volunteers have done an amazing job on costumes and set so please come and support them all!

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.

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!

Girlguiding Jersey are excited to present Peter Pan Jr with a cast of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.

• 3 MAY – 5 MAY
• 3 MAY: 7PM
• 4 MAY: 3PM + 7PM
• 5 MAY: 11.30AM + 3PM

Fly with us to Neverland where Peter and the Lost Boys join Tiger Lily and her patrol of Brave Girls in this musical adventure. Can they defeat the dastardly Captain Hook and her pirate crew?

A musical based on the play by Sir J.M Barrie

Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh

Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap

Additional lyrics by Betty Corden and Adolph Green

Additional music by Jule Styne

Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins

Peter Pan Jr is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212 541-4684) mtishows.com

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In preparation for this year’s Dragon Boat Festival in September, why not try your luck in the Dragon Boat Tug of Oar at the Jersey Boat Show from Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May 2024?

Instead of the 40ft dragon boats racing against each other, teams of six will sit face to face in one boat and attempt to row their half of the boat across the central line! There will be Tug of Oar competitions on each of the Boat Show days with a total of 24 teams competing over the course of the weekend. Each day, eight teams will have the chance to battle it out in a best of three for the chance to progress to the final Tug of Oar – and become part of an exclusive group of Tug of Oar winners!

*New for 2024 & our latest project*

This Tour is of the WW2 German Resistance Nest Mole Verclut, which we call the St Catherine’s Bunker locally. This tour provides a guided walk around the Bunker and Tunnels the occupying German forces built during the Second World War.

At the start of the war, this was a low-priority site for the Germans, but by July 1944, it faced the American lines, which were now 14 miles away on the coast of France; by August 1944, the area was upgraded to include an artillery battery and a 150cm coastal searchlight. This is the only way to visit this site, and all funds raised from this tour are going back into the restoration of this site.

A chance to get behind the scenes and take a closer look at objects and artwork in our collection

Come and ‘Meet the Collections’ and 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.

Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

Tour times

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk

Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

Want to find out more about the Castle’s history?  Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides

TOUR TIMES

Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).

The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.

Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.

*New for 2024 & our latest project*

This Tour is of the WW2 German Resistance Nest Mole Verclut, which we call the St Catherine’s Bunker locally. This tour provides a guided walk around the Bunker and Tunnels the occupying German forces built during the Second World War.

At the start of the war, this was a low-priority site for the Germans, but by July 1944, it faced the American lines, which were now 14 miles away on the coast of France; by August 1944, the area was upgraded to include an artillery battery and a 150cm coastal searchlight. This is the only way to visit this site, and all funds raised from this tour are going back into the restoration of this site.

The JYS West Cluster youth production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Our young people have worked so hard on this production and our team of volunteers have done an amazing job on costumes and set so please come and support them all!

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]

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Roberto Pla and the Latin Ensemble, with Adria Godfrey, filled with rhythm, melody, and the magic of live performance.

Presented by the Jersey Opera House in association with Jazz en Jèrri, immerse yourself in a unique musical experience as Colombian-born percussionist and band leader, Roberto Pla, collaborates with local artist Adria Godfrey for a special performance.

Witness the world premiere of this show as Roberto Pla takes to the stage to showcase the acclaimed music from his own recordings and the mesmerising repertoire of The Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble. This performance marks a historic moment as Roberto Pla makes his debut with the Jersey Opera House.

Operating in a field of his own, Pla has gained a well-deserved reputation as an exceptional musician. Having collaborated with the likes of Carlos Valdés, Alfredo Rodríguez, Chucho Valdés and Adalberto Santiago, Pla is known for assertive, powerhouse performances on timbales. Pla was a founder member of the UK’s first salsa band which makes him a major contributor to the Latin music scene in The United Kingdom.

Roberto Pla and the Latin Ensemble have made recent appearances at Brecon Jazz Festival, Expo Festival Lisbon, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Canada Square Festival (Canary Wharf, Docklands). Under the Stars Festival, Jazz at The Boisdale (Canary Wharf), Ronnie Scotts Club. They have won two LUKAS awards – one for ‘Lifetime Achievement and contribution to the Latino Community in the UK’ in 2012, and for ‘Concert of the year’ in 2014.

Stay tuned for an enchanting blend of international flair and local talent, brought to you by the Jersey Opera House. Secure your tickets now for an extraordinary musical journey!

But Tickets HERE

Carry Marx

Carey Marx has been a circuit favourite for years, mixing his own blend of dark humour with his mischievous and gleeful delivery.  His wilful disregard for the controversial and delicate is tempered beautifully by his ability to find joy in the most unexpected places. This hilarious mix of edgy topics and playful gag smithery can be seen at all the top clubs across the country with Marx regularly playing Jongleurs, Komedia and The Comedy Store and annually compering the largest festivals.

Carey has taken numerous critically acclaimed shows to Edinburgh Festival Fringe over the years. His 2013 show, Intensive Carey, was so successful that it was picked up by BBC Radio 4 in 2015 and developed into a R4 special.

NOMINATED BEST CLUB COMIC CHORTLE AWARDS 2017

WINNER BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 & 2011

NOMINATED BEST SHOW LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009

Patrick Monahan

Everybody’s favourite comedian, lovable Patrick Monahan blends a high energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material.  Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection!

Patrick is a comedian with an established career that blends TV appearances with solo stand-up Tours alongside Festivals and circuit sets. Patrick is in huge demand on the Corporate Circuit as both an After Dinner stand up as well as an Awards Host. Constantly touring throughout UK he has also appeared in far-flung hotspots including Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Costa Rica. Patrick is to appear as the villain in Sleeping Beauty, Worthing Pavilion December 2023!

“A force of nature. Stand well back as Monahan lets rip” – Evening Standard

“He has the dark looks and stubble of the Middle East, married to the charm of the Irish and the sense of fun of the Teessider. Omid Djalili meets Dave Allen” –

DAILY MAIL

“Rip roaringly funny!…There could be nobody in his busy room who could have felt short-changed when he had to draw proceedings to a halt. In fact probably another hour, if it had been possible, would have suited everyone” – One4Review (2018) ***

“You grin from ear to ear at all the fun you’ve just had” – ONE4REVIEW     ★★★★★

“If it is possible to make Monahan audiences love their boy more than they already do, then this is the show that will do it”. – THE SCOTSMAN  ★★★★ 

Tez Ilyas

Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy.

Ilyas achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own Radio 4 series based on the show followed, with a second series quickly being recommissioned. His highly anticipated follow up show Made in Britain went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim, with a smash hit nationwide tour the following year. His third show Teztify once again delivered a spectacularly powerful, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up, delivering to packed out audiences night after night.

Career highlights include his Channel 4 comedy Blap Bounty, which became the most watched show in the strand’s 10-year history, as well as his own satirical sketch series The Tez O’clock Show which was met with huge critical acclaim.

“A knockout comedian” – (The Mirror)

“British Muslim Comedy at its Finest – (The Independent)

Venue – Pomme d’Or Hotel

Time – 8pm show

Tickets – £20.00 plus small booking fee , Book HERE