Elizabeth Castle is a 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. The future King Charles II 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 500 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 here. Make history come alive as you join the Living History re-enactor on the Gunner’s parade, and stand to attention as he fires the cannon each day between 10am and 3.30pm.

The castle is accessible at low tide by foot or the castle ferry which will transport you across the bay to and from the castle. The castle ferry runs daily at high or low tide, except in high winds, and a small charge applies.

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Information

Opening time

From 1 April 2010

10am to 6pm daily

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 633376 (Castle) or Telephone +44 (0)1534 634048 (Castle Ferry Kiosk)

Admission

Castle only

Child - £6

Student - £6

Adult - £8.50

Senior - £7.50

Family - £26

Castle and ferry

Child - £8.50

Student - £8.50

Adult - £11

Senior - £10

Family - £33

The Jersey Pass is accepted at Elizabeth Castle

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

Booking is essential 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

Gift Shop
There are Jersey Heritage gift shops, selling gifts and souvenirs relating to the castle and to Jersey located at the castle and in the ferry kiosk. The ferry kiosk shop is open to visitors and non-visitors. 
 

Access arrangements

Unfortunately the site is not suitable for people with mobility impairment

Dogs

No dogs allowed, except guide dogs

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