Enjoy a four-day break in Jersey, staying in unique accommodation at Elizabeth Castle and discovering an Island packed full of heritage and natural beauty.

Discovering Jersey and its history – a heritage retreat with Jersey Heritage and Jersey Uncovered

Thursday to Sunday, 24-27 September 2026

Enjoy a four-day break in Jersey, staying in unique accommodation at Elizabeth Castle and discovering an Island packed full of heritage and natural beauty.

Using the 16^th-century fortress as your base, join a knowledgeable guide to explore Jersey and learn about its incredible history, from a passage grave older than the Pyramids to the Occupation years during the Second World War.

Book your Heritage Retreat now and go on an adventure through the centuries.

Day One: Thursday, 24 September

Arrival and Uncovering the Secrets of Elizabeth Castle

Settle into your fabulous accommodation and enjoy a tour of Elizabeth Castle to familiarise yourself with your home for the next few days.

Join your Blue Badge Guide on a journey of discovery around the 16^th century Castle, which has defended the Island for more than 300 years. Peel back the layers of Jersey’s history, climb battlements dating back to the 1590s, explore the turrets and bunkers and visit the Hermitage where Saint Helier, the Patron Saint of Jersey’s capital, is thought to have lived around 550 AD.

Please note: the surfaces are uneven. Sensible footwear is recommended.

Day Two: Friday, 25 September

A full day Island Panoramic Tour – On the Occupation Trail

Get your bearings on this beautiful Island with an entertaining tour of the west of Jersey and lunch at Portelet Bay Inn.

Visiting:

Corbière Lighthouse
Strongpoint Corbière
St Brelade’s Bay, Fisherman’s Chapel and 10^th century-church
Noirmont Point – bunker visit
Jersey War Tunnels.

Day Three: Saturday, 26 September

A St Helier Adventure

Catch the first ferry ashore from Elizabeth Castle and enjoy a guided tour around historic St Helier, the Island’s capital.

Visiting:

Liberation Square
The Victorian House
Town Church
Royal Square
French Lane
Victorian markets.

Enjoy a light lunch in Town and then an afternoon at leisure.

In the evening, an hour-long immersive experience will take you back to 9 May 1945 and the moment Jersey was freed from Occupation at the end of the Second World War. Join re-enactors with authentic equipment and powerful stories of the soldiers who restored freedom to the Island.

Day Four: Sunday, 27 September

A full day Eastern Adventure

Catch the first ferry ashore from Elizabeth Castle and enjoy a tour of the east of the Island.

Visiting:

La Hougue Bie, a 6,000-year-old dolmen and a record-breaking coin hoard
Gorey Village, with lunch overlooking the seafront
Magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle.

Please note: the surfaces in Mont Orgueil are uneven and there are many steps. Sensible footwear is recommended.

Day Five: Monday, 28 September

Time to Say Goodbye – Departure Transfer

After your Jersey adventure, you’ll be collected for your transfer to the Airport or Ferry Terminal for your return journey home.

Sole occupancy £900 per person

Double occupancy £700 per person

Pricing includes:

Accommodation for four nights at the Elizabeth Castle Retreat
Transport to all scheduled activities included in the itinerary, for the duration of your stay
Castle Ferry travel to and from Elizabeth Castle for the duration of your stay
Light lunch at La Hougue Bie on 27 September
Tour guide
Access to all visitor sites detailed in the itinerary.

What is not included:

Airport / ferry transfers before and after your booking
Any food or drink, with the exception of lunch at La Hougue Bie on 27 This is a self-catering holiday.

For more information, availability or to book your space, please email castleretreat@jerseyheritage.org

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