Opening times

Open Daily 10am to 5.30pm from 31 March 2012
Closed:  Monday 5 November 2012 to April 2013

Admission

Members - Free

Child Castle only - £6.40 Castle and ferry - £8.90
Student Castle only - £6.40 Castle and ferry - £8.90
Adult Castle only - £9.50 Castle and ferry - £12.00
Senior Castle only - £8.50 Castle and ferry - £11.00
Family Castle only - £28.60 Castle and ferry - £37.60
Ferry Only Fee - £3

The Jersey Pass is accepted at Elizabeth Castle. 

Address

St Aubin’s Bay, St Helier, JE3 3NU or Castle Ferry Kiosk, Les Jardins de la Mer, West Park, St Helier, JE3 3NU

For more information call +44 (0)1534 723 971 (Castle) or Telephone +44 (0)1534 634048 (Castle Ferry Kiosk)

About Elizabeth Castle

Elizabeth Castle is the perfect place to spend a day exploring Jersey's history.  Work began on the castle in the 1590s and it was home to Sir Walter Raleigh while he was Governor of Jersey, from 1600 until 1603. The future King Charles II also sought refuge at Elizabeth Castle during the English Civil War. Climb the battlements, explore the turrets and discover the Hermitage where St Helier is thought to have lived around 550 A.D. Visit the exhibitions which explain the role of the Castle in Jersey’s history and share the experience of the soldiers who were garrisoned there.

The castle is accessible at low tide by foot, or, at both low and high tide, the Castle Ferry that transports you across the bay to and from the Castle.

Living History at Elizabeth Castle

Living Histry takes place at the castle from Saturday 5 May until Sunday 30 September.  To find out more go to the events page and search for Living History at Elizabeth Castle.

Blood and Guts, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 3.30pm

Free Tour, Fridays 10am

The Kings Shilling, Sundays 10am to 4pm

Midday Parade, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (parade at noon)

The Monarchy Restored, Saturdays from 7 July to 25 August 10am to 4pm

1781 Jersey Militia 4th Regiment, 2nd Battalion (St Lawrence), Sunday 20 May, Sunday 10 June, Sunday 22 July, Sunday 19 August, Sunday 16 September, 10am to 4pm

Guide book and audio tour

Download the Elizabeth Castle AUDIO TOUR >

Guide book also available from the castle or the downloads and publications section on the website.

How to find us

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GPS
Latitude 49.1754193
Longitude -2.1256828

Payment

On arrival, by cash (Sterling or Euros accepted), credit/debit card (not Diners Club or American Express) or cheque (with banker’s card)

Organised groups

15% Group Booking Discount (parties of more than 6 adults or seniors) please book in advance. Students and children no group booking discount.  Please call +44 (0)1534 633300 .

Entrance and parking

The castle is reached on foot along a causeway from West Park slipway in St Helier. Visitors can either walk at low tide or catch the pirate-themed Castle Ferry (small charge applies) at high or low tide. Public parking is available in Patriotic Street, the Waterfront and the Esplanade car parks or in parking bays off Victoria Avenue.

Buses and cycle routes

All bus routes terminate at Liberation Station which is a short walk away.

Island Explorer blue route

Jersey cycle route 1

Refreshments

A café is on the premises – members receive 10% discount at the Castle cafés

Gift Shop
Jersey Heritage gift shops, selling gifts, souvenirs, books and toys are located at Elizabeth Castle and in the Castle Ferryerry kiosk.
 

Access arrangements

Unfortunately the site is not suitable for people with mobility impairment

Dogs

No dogs allowed, except guide dogs

Jersey ‘Castle’ Adventures activity schedule provided by Jersey Adventures

Jersey Heritage has partnered with Jersey Adventures to provide a new adventure experience. Introducing a jam packed programme of outdoor activities against the backdrop of an 18th century castle, you children and adults alike can try their hand at kayaking, coasteering, archery and treasure hunts to name a few. 

Schedule
Saturday 28 July *Circumnavigating the Castle by Kayak at 14.00
Sunday 29 July *Coasteering the Castle at  14.00
Wednesday 29 August *Circumnavigating the Castle by Kayak  at 06.00
Sunday 5 August Family Treasure Hunt at 10.00
Sunday 5 August Kids abseiling(8-10 years) at 13.00
Sunday 5 August Archery at 14.30
Saturday 11 August Coasteering the Castle at 14.00
Sunday 12 August Circumnavigating the Castle by Kayak at 14.00
Wednesday 15 August *Circumnavigating the Castle by Kayak at 06.00
Sunday 19 August Family Treasure Hunt 10.00
Sunday 19 August Kids abseiling(8-10 years) at 13.00
Sunday  19 August Archery at 14.30

Saturday 25 August Coasteering the Castle at 14.00
Sunday 26 August *Circumnavigating the Castle by Kayak at 14.00

Members receive 15% discount with Jersey ‘Castle’ Adventures Children’s Parties at Elizabeth Castle and 15% discount on scheduled Jersey ‘Castle’ Adventures activities at Elizabeth Castle in July and August.

Please note: All activities are subject to suitable weather conditions and booking is essential by telephoning John Fox on 077977 27503 or emailing john@jerseyadventures.com. T & C apply. Prices per person start from £10.00 for Archery, £25.00 coasteering, £25.00 for kayak tour and £55.00 for “Escape from Elizabeth Castle”, 15% discount given to Heritage members * over 10 years old.