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La Faîs'sie d'Cidre
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre brings together communities, volunteers and apple and cider experts to create a unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne from 10am to 5pm each day.
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We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
Places to visit-
Elizabeth Castle
Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.
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Mont Orgueil Castle
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.
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Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
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Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery tells the Island’s story during WW2.
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La Hougue Bie
A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
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What's on?
There’s always something new to discover, a new story to share or a memory to create, take a look at what’s on and be part of the Island story
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Halloween
This Halloween, the iconic Mont Orgueil Castle opens its gates for an unforgettable night of thrills, chills, and eerie entertainment.
Jersey’s Royal Charters
Mont Orgueil’s ancient links with the Crown make it the perfect site to explore the history of the charters granted to the Island.
Seeing the Light
A FREE exhibition inspired by the exceptional properties of the light in Jersey.
Farming after Liberation
The surprising story of how Hamptonne and other Jersey farms almost collapsed during the Occupation.
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The stories of Jersey
Learn a little more about our Island's heritage
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The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
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Witch Trials in Jersey
The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’
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The language of Jèrriais
This ancient language has woven itself into the fabric of Jersey’s identity, its vocabulary is shaped by the Island’s landscape, agricultura
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Jersey’s French Occupation
The Occupation of the Channel Islands by the French during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th Century.
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Lillie Langtry
Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".
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Historic places to visit for free
There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
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Howard Davis Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the memory of Howard Davis who was killed at the Battle of the Somme in 1916 during the First World War.
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Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
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Dolmen de Faldouët
A free-to-access dolmen built around 6,000 years ago to align with the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox.
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Research tools
Historic environment record (HER) for Jersey
An extensive online resource and research tool about the heritage of Jersey showcasing the Island’s rich diversity of archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings and landscapes.
HER website