In the heart of St Lawrence, Hamptonne Country Life Museum transports you back to 17th century rural life. Explore the cluster of restored farmhouses and outbuildings or follow a nature trail and feed the farm animals. Discover local Jersey traditions such as cabbage loaves and cider making.

Explore Hamptonne house with the help of the resident housekeeper, the Goodwyf, who will intrigue you with local gossip, stories and quirky traditions. You’ll find her working hard in the kitchen or tending to the cows in the sheds. 

Children can pet the Jersey calves, feed the chickens, play outside in the activity area and explore the woodland, orchard and meadow. There is also a special children's room where our younger visitors can play with jigsaw puzzles and a model farm or test their knowledge with quizzes, nature trails and activity sheets. They can also enjoy drawing pictures and dressing up!

At Hamptonne there are two unique exhibitions to explore:

The Jersey Cow — The Rural Face of Jersey

Sponsored by Jersey Dairy

Nothing symbolises the Island more than the Jersey cow, renowned worldwide for the purity of the breed and the quality of the milk. The beautiful features of the Jersey cow have adorned countless souvenirs from traditional milk jugs to tea towels. This exhibition tells the story of the Jersey cow and the development of the dairy industry to the present day.

The Camera Never Lies — The Making of 'Under the Greenwood Tree'

In 2005 Hamptonne was transformed into the fictional Wessex village of Mellstock for a major ITV drama adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s 'Under the Greenwood Tree', starring Keeley Hawes. Hamptonne’s role is told using pictures taken during filming and set props and costumes, including a dress worn by Miss Hawes.

Information

Opening times

Hamptonne Country Life Museum is now closed for the winter and will re-open on 1 April 2010.

Address

La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence, JE3 1HS

How to find us:

Near Three Oaks, St Lawrence at the top of Waterworks Valley

For more information call +44 (0)1534 633374

Admission

2010 prices available soon.

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 car park is a short walk from Hamptonne

Buses and cycle routes

Route 7 to Three Oaks, St Lawrence. Hamptonne is signposted and is a ten minute walk from Three Oaks

Jersey cycle routes 3

Refreshments

Due to circumstances beyond our control the cafe at Hamptonne has had to close and will remain closed until the end of the Summer season.

Shop

A shop is on the premises

Access arrangements

There is reasonable wheelchair access around the site but not in the buildings

Dogs

No dogs allowed, except Guide Dogs

More information on Hamptonne Country Life Museum.  Hamptonne Country Life Museum (Visitor Attraction) has achieved a Silver level in the Green Tourism Scheme. To find out more visit the website.