ONGOING EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 31 OCT 12:00-15:00

Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle

Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun. 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. £9.45 - £17.85

Elizabeth Castle

St. Aubin’s Bay, St. Helier

+44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

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UNTIL 31 OCT 10:00-16:00

Laurens Hamptonne

Take a step back in time to find out first-hand about Laurens Hamptonne’s extraordinary life. In 1621, when he was just 21 years old, he was appointed Viscount of Jersey. After the English Civil War he was awarded special privileges by King Charles II, before becoming a Jurat in 1651. Come and meet Laurens at Hamptonne on Tuesdays across 2023. £7.40 - £11.35

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

La Rue de la Patente, St. Lawrence

+44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

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UNTIL 5 NOV 10:00-17:00

Wild Jersey; Land, Sea and Air

Jersey Heritage welcome a new exhibition to a brand new building at Hamptonne Country Life Museum, where you will be exploring biodiversity and wildlife through the art of photography. £7.40 - £11.35

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

La Rue de la Patente, St. Lawrence

+44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

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UNTIL 26 SEP

Tudor Falconer at Mont Orgueil Castle

Meet Jean Simon, the Castle Falconer and his hawk Sovereign. Discover how Jean trains his birds of prey and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn of a ‘hoodwinked’ or ‘haggard’ bird and who is a ‘cadger’ or a ‘boozer’. You’ll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward. £10 - £15.35

Mont Orgueil Castle

Castle Green, St. Martin

+44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

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Tortoise Takeover

Our uniquely designed giant tortoise sculptures will be unleashed across the island’s wild places, coastal vistas and urban hangouts. See if you can find all 50 tortoises in Jersey Zoo’s trail.

UNTIL 31 AUG 09:00

Young Tortoise Trail

Get the first look at our Tortoise Takeover! The Young Tortoise Trail is a teaser for the full trail with smaller tortoises, designed by Jersey’s schools and community groups, which will go on show around the island.

Islandwide events@durrell.org

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UNTIL 16 DEC 10:00-11:00

Your Home Your Story?

A series of free talks from the team at Jersey Archive about some of the Island’s properties and communities. Take a look at the Jersey Heritage website for this month’s subject

Jersey Archive

Clarence Road, St. Helier

+44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

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UNTIL 31 AUG

Tortoise Takeover Trail

Uniquely designed giant tortoise sculptures will be unleashed across the island’s wild places, coastal vistas and urban hangouts. These charismatic creatures will be taking over the island during July and August, so keep your eyes peeled and see if you can find all 50 tortoises in our trail.

Islandwide events@durrell.org

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