hamptonne

There are six centuries of rural life to discover at Hamptonne. Dating back to the 15th century, the house and farm are brought to life by characters from the Island’s past demonstrating by-gone crafts and skills like, making cider and spinning yarn.  

Life at Hamptonne is all about self-sufficiency.  Calves, pigs, geese and chickens are kept alongside the herb garden and other crops to cater for the needs of the family.

Explore Hamptonne house with the help of the resident housekeeper, the Goodwyf, who tends to the house and will intrigue you with local gossip, stories and quirky traditions, such as the witche’s chimney ledges on the roof where witches rested while out on their broomsticks.  You’ll find her working hard in the kitchen or tending to the cows in the barn.

To read about this site in Jersey Norman-French click here.

Information

Opening times

Hamptonne is closed for the Winter.  It will re-open on 6 April 2009

Buses, cycle routes and parking

La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence. Take bus No.7 to Three Oaks, St Lawrence, walk back a few yards to the junction on the opposite side of the road, then follow the signs to Hamptonne. (It is a ten minute walk from the bus stop to Hamptonne).

There is plenty of free parking.  Jersey cycle route 3.

Access arrangements

Reasonable access to most of the site for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairment.

Contact details

La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence.

+(0) 1534 863 374

A full programme of guided tours, demonstrations and living history is planned for the season.