Featured Heritage Pass
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage
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Elizabeth Castle
Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey.
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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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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 World War II.
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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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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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The stories of Jersey
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The Battle of Jersey
As a British outpost within sight of France, an often hostile enemy, the Channel Islands were once a frontier on the edge of a war zone.
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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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Corn riots
Learn about the corn riots of 1769, why they happened and how this public protest inspired change.
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Claude Cahun and Jersey
Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs.
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Dwarf Red Deer
Jersey Heritage has some rather unusual red deer bones on display at Jersey Museum.
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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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Past Climates of Jersey talk
Geologist Dr Tom Stevens takes you on a tour through Earth’s climate history & what we can learn from Jersey’s exceptional climate records.
Brilliance Trail
Explore Jersey's rich cultural heritage through the Brilliance Trail, which offers a glimpse into the Island's past.
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre
A unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne.
Your Home Your Story
A series of free talks from the team at Jersey Archive
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Support us
When you join us as a Member, you’ll experience events, exhibitions and special days out at all of our visitor sites.
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Discover the Island's stories
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.
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Start your family history research
Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.
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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 Island Geopark Visitor Centre
1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023The free Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey.
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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