Our first Charity & Community Fayre helping to support over 20 local Charities and 35 local small businesses. With live local music all day including a set by The Band of the island of Jersey it promises to be a real community focused event.
Saturday 10th October
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
These exciting waters have carved vast caverns and geological features that beg to be explored. Enjoy some of the clearest waters and freshest air anywhere in the world.
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!
To celebrate and recall the layered history of Elizabeth Castle, leading UK based artist, Katrin Mountain, is creating a series of her iconic flags which will take visitors on a journey to the past. Starting from the entrance, the colourful flags depict visual references related to the long history of the site and invite the visitors to see the more invisible and spiritual side of the castle.
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.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey will transport you back in time.
This day trip experience includes:
Return ferry between Jersey and Sark
Transport up and down the Harbour Hill
Cycle Hire
Description
There is something for everyone on Sark. From coasteering and boat trips to hand-weaving and chocolate making, there are activities to suit all energies and interests.
Sark has several unique attractions, from the impressive walled gardens of La Seigneurie to the island’s community Dairy.
There are a great number of eateries to suit all budgets, as well as locally made gifts and produce available for sale so you can take a little bit of Sark back home with you.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey is a great way to spend the day. Nestled between England & France, Sark is known as the jewel of the Channel Islands.
Description
Car-free roads, quirky charm, stunning scenery & world renowned starry skies are just some of things that make Sark a one of a kind place to live and visit.
Experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. Explor areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
Description
Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the wild and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
It couldn’t be more simple. You will be kitted you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet then you scramble, climb, swim and jump your way around the Island’s spectacular rocky coastline, turning rocks, cliffs, caves and waves into playthings! Jumping is not compulsory but most people like to try it. All equipment is supplied.
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.
Do you remember what it is to feel truly alive? Feel your surroundings with all your senses? These are all Forest Bathing attributes
What is Forest Bathing?
It’s also known as Forest or Nature therapy – a wellbeing practice for people and the planet. It began as a health solution, in Japan in the 80s, to an epidemic of stress-related health conditions. The prescription they came up with – to immerse yourself in a natural environment and take it in with your senses, sounds incredibly simple…it may be however the effects are often deep and profound.
On a Forest Therapy Walk, your guide will lead a slow, gentle walk, with some sensory-opening suggestions.
Waterwork’s valley in St. Lawrence is a hidden gem, a quiet valley with a path crafted by parish volunteers that winds its way up past the reservoirs. This valley was once home to many mills, and the remains are still there if you look closely. This valley was also where Vikings settled long ago.
Parts of the path are currently still closed from the impact of Storm Ciaràn, so we’ll walk sections of it.
Meeting Point: Le Don Sinkin (where the toad sculpture was)
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
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!’
Our events are usually about 2-3 hours. Helen and I are going to bring out the acrylics and may be there longer. Anyone can turn up any time and join us and leave within their own timescale
About Us
Plein Air Painting is a group for getting people out and about, to meet like minded people and lose themselves in creativity. Our group costs nothing. We try to do 2 meets a month. One during the week and one on the weekends. The days will always change to try and give people a chance to attend. All abilities and mediums welcome. Come and join us. There are worse ways to spend a bit of free time.
Come and see some of the best preserved Fortifications in Europe!
RESISTANCE NEST MILLBROOK ANTI-TANK GUN CASEMATE
Sunday 1st September 2-5pm
This bunker is located on St. Aubin’s Bay promenade opposite La Motte Ford next to the ‘Old Station Café and is an example of a flanking anti-tank gun casemate mounting an ex-Czech 4.7cm PakK 36 (t) anti-tank gun with a coaxial MG 37 (t) machine gun which was built into a Victorian slipway to both block access off the beach to an attacker and camouflage the bunker behind a stout granite sea wall. The bunker is also unusual for mounting a small observation bell with a replica now replacing the top of the original removed for scrap in c1948.
Often described as the “Jewel of the Atlantikwall!”, the bunker largely escaped post war stripping out and scrap drives and today uniquely boasts a near time capsule appearance from original panelling with original posters still attached to rare complete examples of the ventilation equipment used to protect the bunker’s crew from gas attack and remarkably, the bunker’s lighting still uses the original German cabling! Details of the bunker’s wartime operation are also provided thanks to Herr Henkel who commanded the bunker in 1943/44.
After months of careful planning & consideration Weekender 24 unveils its biggest line up ever in its brand new central location ‘People’s Park’ for 2024
Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st Sept with Headliners Texas (Sat) & Tom Grennan (Sun)
TICKETS – We are expecting unprecedented demand, so, to avoid disappointment, head straight to www.weekender.je and sign up NOW for priority access to limited early bird tickets!
Priority Access tickets will go on sale Friday 26th April at 7AM, any final remaining tickets will go on General Release on Sunday 28th April at 7PM.
Thanks to all of you for your support, we truly appreciate it … and with that support, lets make future events in Jersey great again – TOGETHER
While forever the optimists, we are on Mother Nature’s schedule so please check here and Instagram for regular updates. All being well, we’ll be seeing you on the terrace from 14:00.
Don’t forget to check our weekly Tide & Shine posts for the days when high tides and sunsets collide.
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!
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
These exciting waters have carved vast caverns and geological features that beg to be explored. Enjoy some of the clearest waters and freshest air anywhere in the world.
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!
To celebrate and recall the layered history of Elizabeth Castle, leading UK based artist, Katrin Mountain, is creating a series of her iconic flags which will take visitors on a journey to the past. Starting from the entrance, the colourful flags depict visual references related to the long history of the site and invite the visitors to see the more invisible and spiritual side of the castle.
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.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey will transport you back in time.
This day trip experience includes:
Return ferry between Jersey and Sark
Transport up and down the Harbour Hill
Cycle Hire
Description
There is something for everyone on Sark. From coasteering and boat trips to hand-weaving and chocolate making, there are activities to suit all energies and interests.
Sark has several unique attractions, from the impressive walled gardens of La Seigneurie to the island’s community Dairy.
There are a great number of eateries to suit all budgets, as well as locally made gifts and produce available for sale so you can take a little bit of Sark back home with you.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey is a great way to spend the day. Nestled between England & France, Sark is known as the jewel of the Channel Islands.
Description
Car-free roads, quirky charm, stunning scenery & world renowned starry skies are just some of things that make Sark a one of a kind place to live and visit.
Experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. Explor areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
Description
Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the wild and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
It couldn’t be more simple. You will be kitted you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet then you scramble, climb, swim and jump your way around the Island’s spectacular rocky coastline, turning rocks, cliffs, caves and waves into playthings! Jumping is not compulsory but most people like to try it. All equipment is supplied.
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.
Do you remember what it is to feel truly alive? Feel your surroundings with all your senses? These are all Forest Bathing attributes
What is Forest Bathing?
It’s also known as Forest or Nature therapy – a wellbeing practice for people and the planet. It began as a health solution, in Japan in the 80s, to an epidemic of stress-related health conditions. The prescription they came up with – to immerse yourself in a natural environment and take it in with your senses, sounds incredibly simple…it may be however the effects are often deep and profound.
On a Forest Therapy Walk, your guide will lead a slow, gentle walk, with some sensory-opening suggestions.
Waterwork’s valley in St. Lawrence is a hidden gem, a quiet valley with a path crafted by parish volunteers that winds its way up past the reservoirs. This valley was once home to many mills, and the remains are still there if you look closely. This valley was also where Vikings settled long ago.
Parts of the path are currently still closed from the impact of Storm Ciaràn, so we’ll walk sections of it.
Meeting Point: Le Don Sinkin (where the toad sculpture was)
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
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!’
Our events are usually about 2-3 hours. Helen and I are going to bring out the acrylics and may be there longer. Anyone can turn up any time and join us and leave within their own timescale
About Us
Plein Air Painting is a group for getting people out and about, to meet like minded people and lose themselves in creativity. Our group costs nothing. We try to do 2 meets a month. One during the week and one on the weekends. The days will always change to try and give people a chance to attend. All abilities and mediums welcome. Come and join us. There are worse ways to spend a bit of free time.
Come and see some of the best preserved Fortifications in Europe!
RESISTANCE NEST MILLBROOK ANTI-TANK GUN CASEMATE
Sunday 1st September 2-5pm
This bunker is located on St. Aubin’s Bay promenade opposite La Motte Ford next to the ‘Old Station Café and is an example of a flanking anti-tank gun casemate mounting an ex-Czech 4.7cm PakK 36 (t) anti-tank gun with a coaxial MG 37 (t) machine gun which was built into a Victorian slipway to both block access off the beach to an attacker and camouflage the bunker behind a stout granite sea wall. The bunker is also unusual for mounting a small observation bell with a replica now replacing the top of the original removed for scrap in c1948.
Often described as the “Jewel of the Atlantikwall!”, the bunker largely escaped post war stripping out and scrap drives and today uniquely boasts a near time capsule appearance from original panelling with original posters still attached to rare complete examples of the ventilation equipment used to protect the bunker’s crew from gas attack and remarkably, the bunker’s lighting still uses the original German cabling! Details of the bunker’s wartime operation are also provided thanks to Herr Henkel who commanded the bunker in 1943/44.
After months of careful planning & consideration Weekender 24 unveils its biggest line up ever in its brand new central location ‘People’s Park’ for 2024
Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st Sept with Headliners Texas (Sat) & Tom Grennan (Sun)
TICKETS – We are expecting unprecedented demand, so, to avoid disappointment, head straight to www.weekender.je and sign up NOW for priority access to limited early bird tickets!
Priority Access tickets will go on sale Friday 26th April at 7AM, any final remaining tickets will go on General Release on Sunday 28th April at 7PM.
Thanks to all of you for your support, we truly appreciate it … and with that support, lets make future events in Jersey great again – TOGETHER
While forever the optimists, we are on Mother Nature’s schedule so please check here and Instagram for regular updates. All being well, we’ll be seeing you on the terrace from 14:00.
Don’t forget to check our weekly Tide & Shine posts for the days when high tides and sunsets collide.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Sunflower maze, trailer rides, baby calves, bale maze, straw pool, sand pit, scavenger hunt, dig your own potatoes, pedal tractors & more!
We are really excited to welcome you back to our Master Farms Summer Spectacular!
We have so much for you to see and do including the below which are all inlcuded in the price unless stated;
Sunflower maze
Meet our Jersey calves
Jump onboard our giant John Deere tractors
Then have a pedal on our toy tractors
Hay bale maze
Straw pool
Lots of photo opportunities
Farm scavenger hunt trail
Pick your own Jersey Royal Potatoes (£2/bag)
Trailer rides (£1.50 per person paid on the day)
Refreshments – Burgers, Hot dogs, Ice Creams plus more (prices vary)
FYI
Parking will be signposted from Grouville parish hall, so please look out for the “Master Farms parking signs”.
What 3 Words – curvy.rigid.message (Follow sign posts from here)
Once you have parked please look out for the walk ways and follow the signs to the welcome area.
The event is in a field and on a working farm so please wear suitable footwear especially if its recently rained.
We will be able to accept cash and card.
There is no time limit on your stay with us.
Please take care when ordering your ticket and double check the time and date. Tickets are non refundable, this includes if its raining. If the site is deemed unsafe due to adverse weather or any other reason, the event will be cancelled. Tickets will only be refunded if the event is cancelled by the orgainser.
We cant wait to see you and are keeping our fingers crossed for lots of sunshine !
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Sunflower maze, trailer rides, baby calves, bale maze, straw pool, sand pit, scavenger hunt, dig your own potatoes, pedal tractors & more!
We are really excited to welcome you back to our Master Farms Summer Spectacular!
We have so much for you to see and do including the below which are all inlcuded in the price unless stated;
Sunflower maze
Meet our Jersey calves
Jump onboard our giant John Deere tractors
Then have a pedal on our toy tractors
Hay bale maze
Straw pool
Lots of photo opportunities
Farm scavenger hunt trail
Pick your own Jersey Royal Potatoes (£2/bag)
Trailer rides (£1.50 per person paid on the day)
Refreshments – Burgers, Hot dogs, Ice Creams plus more (prices vary)
FYI
Parking will be signposted from Grouville parish hall, so please look out for the “Master Farms parking signs”.
What 3 Words – curvy.rigid.message (Follow sign posts from here)
Once you have parked please look out for the walk ways and follow the signs to the welcome area.
The event is in a field and on a working farm so please wear suitable footwear especially if its recently rained.
We will be able to accept cash and card.
There is no time limit on your stay with us.
Please take care when ordering your ticket and double check the time and date. Tickets are non refundable, this includes if its raining. If the site is deemed unsafe due to adverse weather or any other reason, the event will be cancelled. Tickets will only be refunded if the event is cancelled by the orgainser.
We cant wait to see you and are keeping our fingers crossed for lots of sunshine !
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.
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!
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.
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.
Piers Secunda’s exhibition, ‘Alderney: The Holocaust on British Soil’, sheds light on the experiences of Holocaust victims in Alderney
For the past 4 years, Piers Secunda has been researching the British Channel Island of Alderney – the location of the only German Concentration camps on British soil. The Island was occupied by Germany July 1940 – May 1945. Thousands of slave labourers were brought to the Island under the Nazi regime, to build concrete fortifications.
Secunda has found historically important, previously unknown sites which act as a window through time, shining a light on the experiences of Holocaust victims whose suffering on Alderney have left behind dramatic markers, which will add to our understanding of the Holocaust on British soil.
The exhibition includes groups of gunpowder prints (example here), created with burned German cordite, from ammunition abandoned by the Germans on Alderney after the war. Each image is printed over brightly coloured extreme close ups of the wildflowers, blue sea and plants on Alderney. Each work contains a QR code which links to a recording of Piers’ voice, telling the story of the work. The QR codes are within the works of art, printed with the gunpowder ink.
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 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 Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Meet Lieutenant Robert Bloodsworth, the Regimental Surgeon’s mate of the 95th Regiment of Foot
Could you pass the medical for an 18th century soldier? Find out about the weapons of the period and the wounds that they could cause, then hear about the treatment for the wounded and sick after the battle. See some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century that were available to the surgeon in his job.
You’ll also meet Sarah Brown, the wife of a soldier garrisoned at Elizabeth Castle, and assistant to the Regimental Surgeon. When not engaged with nursing patients, Sarah will give you an insight into the life of an 18th century army wife.
If meeting the Regimental Surgeon 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.
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.
I’m please to confirm that the free St Helier town walks will be returning again this year, with a change of day to Tuesdays, starting on 2 April and then every Tuesday until the end of October. As usual they begin and end at the town Hall , starting at 10:30 and lasting around 2 hours.
The walks are free and sponsored by the Parish of St Helier and each week a different JTGA ( Jersey Tourist Guides Association) guide will be covering a different aspect of the town, ranging from it’s from history to people via culture to the outright bizarre!
People can turn up on the day and there MAYBE space but there are restriction on numbers for some walks so it’d be sensible to book via eventbrite HERE or by emailing me at [email protected] or 07797 780868
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!
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.
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.
Piers Secunda’s exhibition, ‘Alderney: The Holocaust on British Soil’, sheds light on the experiences of Holocaust victims in Alderney
For the past 4 years, Piers Secunda has been researching the British Channel Island of Alderney – the location of the only German Concentration camps on British soil. The Island was occupied by Germany July 1940 – May 1945. Thousands of slave labourers were brought to the Island under the Nazi regime, to build concrete fortifications.
Secunda has found historically important, previously unknown sites which act as a window through time, shining a light on the experiences of Holocaust victims whose suffering on Alderney have left behind dramatic markers, which will add to our understanding of the Holocaust on British soil.
The exhibition includes groups of gunpowder prints (example here), created with burned German cordite, from ammunition abandoned by the Germans on Alderney after the war. Each image is printed over brightly coloured extreme close ups of the wildflowers, blue sea and plants on Alderney. Each work contains a QR code which links to a recording of Piers’ voice, telling the story of the work. The QR codes are within the works of art, printed with the gunpowder ink.
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 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 Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Meet Lieutenant Robert Bloodsworth, the Regimental Surgeon’s mate of the 95th Regiment of Foot
Could you pass the medical for an 18th century soldier? Find out about the weapons of the period and the wounds that they could cause, then hear about the treatment for the wounded and sick after the battle. See some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century that were available to the surgeon in his job.
You’ll also meet Sarah Brown, the wife of a soldier garrisoned at Elizabeth Castle, and assistant to the Regimental Surgeon. When not engaged with nursing patients, Sarah will give you an insight into the life of an 18th century army wife.
If meeting the Regimental Surgeon 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.
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.
I’m please to confirm that the free St Helier town walks will be returning again this year, with a change of day to Tuesdays, starting on 2 April and then every Tuesday until the end of October. As usual they begin and end at the town Hall , starting at 10:30 and lasting around 2 hours.
The walks are free and sponsored by the Parish of St Helier and each week a different JTGA ( Jersey Tourist Guides Association) guide will be covering a different aspect of the town, ranging from it’s from history to people via culture to the outright bizarre!
People can turn up on the day and there MAYBE space but there are restriction on numbers for some walks so it’d be sensible to book via eventbrite HERE or by emailing me at [email protected] or 07797 780868
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!
Experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. Explor areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
Description
Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the wild and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
It couldn’t be more simple. You will be kitted you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet then you scramble, climb, swim and jump your way around the Island’s spectacular rocky coastline, turning rocks, cliffs, caves and waves into playthings! Jumping is not compulsory but most people like to try it. All equipment is supplied.
These exciting waters have carved vast caverns and geological features that beg to be explored. Enjoy some of the clearest waters and freshest air anywhere in the world.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey will transport you back in time.
This day trip experience includes:
Return ferry between Jersey and Sark
Transport up and down the Harbour Hill
Cycle Hire
Description
There is something for everyone on Sark. From coasteering and boat trips to hand-weaving and chocolate making, there are activities to suit all energies and interests.
Sark has several unique attractions, from the impressive walled gardens of La Seigneurie to the island’s community Dairy.
There are a great number of eateries to suit all budgets, as well as locally made gifts and produce available for sale so you can take a little bit of Sark back home with you.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey is a great way to spend the day. Nestled between England & France, Sark is known as the jewel of the Channel Islands.
Description
Car-free roads, quirky charm, stunning scenery & world renowned starry skies are just some of things that make Sark a one of a kind place to live and visit.
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.
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.
To celebrate and recall the layered history of Elizabeth Castle, leading UK based artist, Katrin Mountain, is creating a series of her iconic flags which will take visitors on a journey to the past. Starting from the entrance, the colourful flags depict visual references related to the long history of the site and invite the visitors to see the more invisible and spiritual side of the castle.
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!
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer 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 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!
Experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. Explor areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
Description
Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the wild and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only accessible by coasteerers.
It couldn’t be more simple. You will be kitted you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet then you scramble, climb, swim and jump your way around the Island’s spectacular rocky coastline, turning rocks, cliffs, caves and waves into playthings! Jumping is not compulsory but most people like to try it. All equipment is supplied.
These exciting waters have carved vast caverns and geological features that beg to be explored. Enjoy some of the clearest waters and freshest air anywhere in the world.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey will transport you back in time.
This day trip experience includes:
Return ferry between Jersey and Sark
Transport up and down the Harbour Hill
Cycle Hire
Description
There is something for everyone on Sark. From coasteering and boat trips to hand-weaving and chocolate making, there are activities to suit all energies and interests.
Sark has several unique attractions, from the impressive walled gardens of La Seigneurie to the island’s community Dairy.
There are a great number of eateries to suit all budgets, as well as locally made gifts and produce available for sale so you can take a little bit of Sark back home with you.
Just 1 hour 10 minutes by sea, a visit to Sark from Jersey is a great way to spend the day. Nestled between England & France, Sark is known as the jewel of the Channel Islands.
Description
Car-free roads, quirky charm, stunning scenery & world renowned starry skies are just some of things that make Sark a one of a kind place to live and visit.
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.
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.
To celebrate and recall the layered history of Elizabeth Castle, leading UK based artist, Katrin Mountain, is creating a series of her iconic flags which will take visitors on a journey to the past. Starting from the entrance, the colourful flags depict visual references related to the long history of the site and invite the visitors to see the more invisible and spiritual side of the castle.
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!
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer 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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird is, and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Castle Falconer 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.
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.
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!
Piers Secunda’s exhibition, ‘Alderney: The Holocaust on British Soil’, sheds light on the experiences of Holocaust victims in Alderney
For the past 4 years, Piers Secunda has been researching the British Channel Island of Alderney – the location of the only German Concentration camps on British soil. The Island was occupied by Germany July 1940 – May 1945. Thousands of slave labourers were brought to the Island under the Nazi regime, to build concrete fortifications.
Secunda has found historically important, previously unknown sites which act as a window through time, shining a light on the experiences of Holocaust victims whose suffering on Alderney have left behind dramatic markers, which will add to our understanding of the Holocaust on British soil.
The exhibition includes groups of gunpowder prints (example here), created with burned German cordite, from ammunition abandoned by the Germans on Alderney after the war. Each image is printed over brightly coloured extreme close ups of the wildflowers, blue sea and plants on Alderney. Each work contains a QR code which links to a recording of Piers’ voice, telling the story of the work. The QR codes are within the works of art, printed with the gunpowder ink.
The Link Gallery is a small gallery at Jersey Museum where every month a local artist displays their work. Each month the exhibition changes, creating a year of local artwork covering a wide-range of topics, medias and artistic styles. We also invite local artistic groups, schools or arts organisations to use the Link Gallery.
The Link Gallery is on the ground floor of Jersey Museum and is free to access.
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 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.
Jump onboard a converted landrover and let us guide you around Guernsey’s most iconic landmarks as well as places only the locals know about. Beautiful views, quaint churches, and authentic Guernsey Beach Kiosks.
This 3.5hr tour will meet you on arrival in St Peter Port and whisk you away to explore the stunning island of Guernsey.
Our tour includes:
Return ferry transfer between Jersey and Guernsey
Island Tour (3.5hrs)
Light lunch
Return fares from:
£99.50 for Adults (16 years and over)
£89.00 for Children (4 years to 15 years)
Description
Our “Bit of Everything” tour – perfect for visitors wanting to experience the real Guernsey – 3.5 hour duration.
This tour is onboard a converted Landrover, allowing uninterrupted views as you explore Guernsey. The tour will depart from tthe St Peter Port Ferry Terminal as soon as you disembark the ferry, heading up through Hauteville (Passing Victor Hugo’s house) before delving deep into the countryside as we slowly criss cross the island to the West Coast.
With plenty of photo opportunities be sure to get your camera charged up!
We’ll have a refreshment stop at one of Guernsey’s most scenic Beach Kiosks – proudly serving Guernsey Dairy ice cream, Guernsey Crab, home made cakes and various cold drinks.
Highlights could include:
Hauteville House
The Little Chapel
Ruette Tranquille
Portelet Harbour
Traditional Beach Kiosk
WW2 Occupation bunkers
The Guernsey Granma (Menhir)
Guernsey Cow
West Coast Drive
Fort Grey
Local Ice Cream
Hedge Veg
Parish Churches
The tour will then return you back to the thriving harbour and town of St Peter Port will you will disembark and have the opportunity to enjoy some free time.
Our day trips from Jersey to Herm are the perfect way to sample the paradise island of Herm.
Description
Enjoy beautiful, unspoilt beaches, explore the natural coastline, visit the historic Manor Village and Chapel or simply take in spectacular views of the neighbouring islands and distant French coast. Be sure to visit the Herm Island gift shop for a fabulous range of gifts, clothing and souvenirs.
Our day trip includes:
Return ferry transfer between Jersey and Guernsey (1 hour 15 minutes)
Return ferry transfer between Guernsey and Herm (20 minutes)
Lunch at the Mermaid Tavern (main course + drink)
*This day trip is via Guernsey with a short ferry trip from St Peter Port to Herm with Travel Trident.
The ABC Jersey Golf Day is a unique opportunity to further our cause in a day filled with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and competition.
Golf Day Itinerary
7:30 AM: Arrival, Tea, Coffee, and Bacon/Egg Rolls
8:30 AM: Shotgun Start
Format: Four Ball Stableford (Yellow Tees for Men, Red Tees for Ladies)
Special Competitions: Beat the Professional on the 1st Hole, Mulligan Opportunities
2:00 PM: Lunch (Smart Casual Dress Code), Raffle, Live Auction, and Course Competitions
Plans for the day:
The planned format is a Stableford with two out of four players’ scores to count. Play will be from the yellow tees for men and red for ladies and there will be an opportunity for players to ‘Beat the Professional’! A raffle with excellent prizes and an auction will also take place after lunch.
The Tournament will commence with a shotgun start at 8.30am at La Moye Golf Club. Tea, Coffee and Bacon/Egg rolls will be available from the clubhouse from 7.30am.
The team captains are required to check in on the day and collect the team’s score card. The format is Four Ball Stableford with two of the four players’ scores counting on each hole. Play will be from the yellow tees for men and red for ladies. Extra shots for ladies will be indicated on the scorecard.
There will be an opportunity for players to ‘Beat the Professional’ on the 1st hole and Mulligan opportunities for your team too. Please remind your team to bring cash/card for the day.
Please email me all players names and index handicap of each player.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you remember what it is to feel truly alive? Feel your surroundings with all your senses? These are all Forest Bathing attributes
What is Forest Bathing?
It’s also known as Forest or Nature therapy – a wellbeing practice for people and the planet. It began as a health solution, in Japan in the 80s, to an epidemic of stress-related health conditions. The prescription they came up with – to immerse yourself in a natural environment and take it in with your senses, sounds incredibly simple…it may be however the effects are often deep and profound.
On a Forest Therapy Walk, your guide will lead a slow, gentle walk, with some sensory-opening suggestions.
Waterwork’s valley in St. Lawrence is a hidden gem, a quiet valley with a path crafted by parish volunteers that winds its way up past the reservoirs. This valley was once home to many mills, and the remains are still there if you look closely. This valley was also where Vikings settled long ago.
Parts of the path are currently still closed from the impact of Storm Ciaràn, so we’ll walk sections of it.
Meeting Point: The Millennium Stone adjacent to Pine Tree Kennels and Mont de la Bu de la Rue
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!
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.
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!’
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.
