Mont Orgueil Castle | Jersey Heritage
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:16
Mont Orgueil Castle | Jersey Heritage
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France
Opening times
2026
1 March to 24 October
Daily 10am to 5.30pm
25 October to 31 December
Daily 10am to 4pm
Closure dates
Christmas
24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January
Last entry is one hour before closing time
Pricing
Jersey Heritage Members go FREE –
become a Member today.
Children aged under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16+
Buy your 7 day Heritage Pass
. Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
2026
Adult (16+)
£19.50
Child or student
£11.45
Senior (65+)
£18.50
Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or students)
£55.95
Discounts and free entry
Jersey Heritage Members
Free
Children under 6 years
Free
Non-pre booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors
10% (at our discretion)
Société Jersiaise Members
Free
Museums Association Members
Free
International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
Free
Friends of Manx National Heritage
Free
Réseau des Musées de Normandie – Muséopass Card
Free
Explore more for less! 7 days unlimited entry with the Heritage Pass.
Location
View Larger Map
Address
Castle Green Gorey St Martin, Jersey JE3 6ET
Phone
+44 (0)1534 853 292
Parking
There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
1, 1a 2 and 13
Cycle route
1 and 3
What3words location finder
unfiltered.tiger.symptom
Facilities
Visitor charter
Click here
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on-site
Payment
Can be made by debit, credit card, in sterling
Cycle racks
Available
Dogs
No dogs allowed, except assistance dogs. Read our policy
here
Take a break bags
Fidget and sensory toys to help anyone who needs to take a break whilst on-site
Groups
Book your group visit here
Prices
Discounted entry is applicable to booked groups of 10+ or more adults or seniors (combination thereof). There is no requirement to book if your group is fewer than 10 people.
Adult £16.60
Senior £15.75
Child/Student £11.45
Educational Visits
Jersey Schools please email the Education Team
email us.
Overseas educational / youth groups please email complete the
enquiry form
.
Group Tours
Private guided tours can be arranged by advanced booking – £120 per tour – duration approx. 1 hr.
Leaflets available at entrance (£1) provide a brief history and guide to the site.
There is no coach parking on-site. Please speak with your coach operator regarding drop-off and pickup points.
Interpretation language
External and internal signs in English and some French
Film in English with French and German subtitles
Visitor booklet (£1) in English, French and German
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. Additionally, we have created visual stories aimed at enhancing the experience for individuals with diverse needs. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Read our
visual story.
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission with free admission for up to two carers.
Refreshments
The café is open from 26 March.
The café at Mont Orgueil Castle provides the ultimate ‘brew with a view’ location with the outdoor seating area providing stunning views of the beautiful Gorey Bay. We have carefully sourced the best local suppliers to provide delicious cakes and savoury light bites, which accompany our freshly prepared sandwiches, salad boxes and daily specials.
10% off for Jersey Heritage Members (please show your Fob or Patron/Benefactor card when making your purchase).
Discover Mont Orgueil Castle
At over 800 years old this Castle is a symbol of Jersey’s identity, its history is a story of the Norman conquest, French invasion and Jersey’s long standing connection to the English crown.
Mont Orgueil Castle, (or Gorey Castle) is an amazing place to explore, there are almost 200 steps to the top of the Castle, where you can take in one of the best views in Jersey. As you explore the network of staircases, towers and secret rooms, you’ll discover hidden treasures and gruesome stories of castle life through specially commissioned artwork. In the turrets you’ll find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’, and in the cellars ‘the witches in hell’. High on the battlements with a view of the surrounding countryside and distant French coast, you’ll stand shoulder to shoulder with wooden soldiers who ‘guard’ the Castle from invasion. Don’t miss world-renowned artworks “The Queen” and “Equanimity” in the Medieval Great Hall, by artist Chris Levine and holographer Rob Munday, commissioned to celebrate Jersey’s relationship with the monarchy. Our ‘Jersey Royal Charters’ banner exhibition is in residence in the Undercroft . Many of the Royal Charters before Elizabeth I’s reign mention the Castle with its military and strategic importance to the English monarch.
Take a tour of the site and find out about it’s history with one of our Volunteer Guides, find out about
tour times here.
Explore
Here are some of our favourite photos of Mont Orgueil Castle
More
More
Heritage Pass
Explore more for less
Get unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days with a Heritage Pass.
More
More
What's On?
Find out what's on at Mont Orgueil Castle
From exhibitions to events, living history performances and tours, there's always something to discover
Jersey’s Royal Charters
20 May 2025 - 31 December 2026
Mont Orgueil’s ancient links with the Crown make it the perfect site to explore the history of the charters granted to the Island.
Find out more
Medieval Revels
25 May 2026 - 28 May 2026
Join us for five days of medieval revelry within the grand battlements of magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle.
Find out more
Mont Orgueil Tour
17 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
Take a tour of Mont Orgueil Castle with one of our volunteer guides.
Find out more
Tudor Falconer
3 June 2026 - 30 September 2026
Climb to the Middle Ward of Mont Orgueil Castle and meet Jean Simon, the Tudor Falconer, who will introduce you to the art of falconry.
Find out more
Lady Elizabeth Seymour
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Meet her in the Middle Ward and hear all about her extraordinary life at the heart of the Tudor Royal Court.
Find out more
Medieval Musicians
7 July 2026 - 15 September 2026
Follow the haunting music to discover the Jongleurs and let their songs bring the Castle’s stories to life.
Find out more
Winter the Serf
6 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
If you meet Winter, be ready to hear a story or two, laugh at his cheeky humour.
Find out more
Jean Le Vesconte
14 July 2026 - 22 September 2026
You’ll find Jeanne in the Medieval Great Hall at Mont Orgueil. Hear her tale of courage and defiance in an Island gripped by fear and suspic
Find out more
Arrival
How to get to Mont Orgueil Castle
Mont Orgueil Castle (or Gorey Castle as it is sometimes called locally) is located in the east of the Island. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte. There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach.
Read our
access guide
for more information.
Tour
Take a free tour next time you visit
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides.
Find out tour times here
Learn the History of Mont Orgueil Castle
For centuries, the major strongholds in Jersey were its castles. Mont Orgueil Castle was built on a site that had been fortified since prehistoric times. The construction of the present castle began in 1204 but wasn’t named Mont Orgueil until occupation by the French during the War of the Roses in 1462. The Castle would then be extended and refurbished several until the late 15th and 16th centuries, when it was substantially refortified as an artillery fortress.
Mont Orgueil was well placed to defend, with cliffs on three sides, and the sea on the fourth. But defence castle builders struggled to compete with the advances of gunpowder and cannon and by 1600, Mont Orgueil had been replaced by Elizabeth Castle as the seat of military power in the Island.
Read more…
Explore
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History
Castles of Jersey
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Page
Historic environment
The historic environment is the physical evidence of past human activity through time.
Heritage Lets
Elizabeth Castle Apartment
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Getting married?
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Find out more
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A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France
Opening times
2026
1 March to 24 October
Daily 10am to 5.30pm
25 October to 31 December
Daily 10am to 4pm
Closure dates
Christmas
24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January
Last entry is one hour before closing time
Pricing
Jersey Heritage Members go FREE –
become a Member today.
Children aged under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16+
Buy your 7 day Heritage Pass
. Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
2026
Adult (16+)
£19.50
Child or student
£11.45
Senior (65+)
£18.50
Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or students)
£55.95
Discounts and free entry
Jersey Heritage Members
Free
Children under 6 years
Free
Non-pre booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors
10% (at our discretion)
Société Jersiaise Members
Free
Museums Association Members
Free
International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
Free
Friends of Manx National Heritage
Free
Réseau des Musées de Normandie – Muséopass Card
Free
Explore more for less! 7 days unlimited entry with the Heritage Pass.
Location
View Larger Map
Address
Castle Green Gorey St Martin, Jersey JE3 6ET
Phone
+44 (0)1534 853 292
Parking
There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
1, 1a 2 and 13
Cycle route
1 and 3
What3words location finder
unfiltered.tiger.symptom
Facilities
Visitor charter
Click here
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on-site
Payment
Can be made by debit, credit card, in sterling
Cycle racks
Available
Dogs
No dogs allowed, except assistance dogs. Read our policy
here
Take a break bags
Fidget and sensory toys to help anyone who needs to take a break whilst on-site
Groups
Book your group visit here
Prices
Discounted entry is applicable to booked groups of 10+ or more adults or seniors (combination thereof). There is no requirement to book if your group is fewer than 10 people.
Adult £16.60
Senior £15.75
Child/Student £11.45
Educational Visits
Jersey Schools please email the Education Team
email us.
Overseas educational / youth groups please email complete the
enquiry form
.
Group Tours
Private guided tours can be arranged by advanced booking – £120 per tour – duration approx. 1 hr.
Leaflets available at entrance (£1) provide a brief history and guide to the site.
There is no coach parking on-site. Please speak with your coach operator regarding drop-off and pickup points.
Interpretation language
External and internal signs in English and some French
Film in English with French and German subtitles
Visitor booklet (£1) in English, French and German
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. Additionally, we have created visual stories aimed at enhancing the experience for individuals with diverse needs. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Read our
visual story.
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission with free admission for up to two carers.
Refreshments
The café is open from 26 March.
The café at Mont Orgueil Castle provides the ultimate ‘brew with a view’ location with the outdoor seating area providing stunning views of the beautiful Gorey Bay. We have carefully sourced the best local suppliers to provide delicious cakes and savoury light bites, which accompany our freshly prepared sandwiches, salad boxes and daily specials.
10% off for Jersey Heritage Members (please show your Fob or Patron/Benefactor card when making your purchase).
Discover Mont Orgueil Castle
At over 800 years old this Castle is a symbol of Jersey’s identity, its history is a story of the Norman conquest, French invasion and Jersey’s long standing connection to the English crown.
Mont Orgueil Castle, (or Gorey Castle) is an amazing place to explore, there are almost 200 steps to the top of the Castle, where you can take in one of the best views in Jersey. As you explore the network of staircases, towers and secret rooms, you’ll discover hidden treasures and gruesome stories of castle life through specially commissioned artwork. In the turrets you’ll find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’, and in the cellars ‘the witches in hell’. High on the battlements with a view of the surrounding countryside and distant French coast, you’ll stand shoulder to shoulder with wooden soldiers who ‘guard’ the Castle from invasion. Don’t miss world-renowned artworks “The Queen” and “Equanimity” in the Medieval Great Hall, by artist Chris Levine and holographer Rob Munday, commissioned to celebrate Jersey’s relationship with the monarchy. Our ‘Jersey Royal Charters’ banner exhibition is in residence in the Undercroft . Many of the Royal Charters before Elizabeth I’s reign mention the Castle with its military and strategic importance to the English monarch.
Take a tour of the site and find out about it’s history with one of our Volunteer Guides, find out about
tour times here.
Explore
Here are some of our favourite photos of Mont Orgueil Castle
More
More
Heritage Pass
Explore more for less
Get unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days with a Heritage Pass.
More
More
What's On?
Find out what's on at Mont Orgueil Castle
From exhibitions to events, living history performances and tours, there's always something to discover
Jersey’s Royal Charters
20 May 2025 - 31 December 2026
Mont Orgueil’s ancient links with the Crown make it the perfect site to explore the history of the charters granted to the Island.
Find out more
Medieval Revels
25 May 2026 - 28 May 2026
Join us for five days of medieval revelry within the grand battlements of magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle.
Find out more
Mont Orgueil Tour
17 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
Take a tour of Mont Orgueil Castle with one of our volunteer guides.
Find out more
Tudor Falconer
3 June 2026 - 30 September 2026
Climb to the Middle Ward of Mont Orgueil Castle and meet Jean Simon, the Tudor Falconer, who will introduce you to the art of falconry.
Find out more
Lady Elizabeth Seymour
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Meet her in the Middle Ward and hear all about her extraordinary life at the heart of the Tudor Royal Court.
Find out more
Medieval Musicians
7 July 2026 - 15 September 2026
Follow the haunting music to discover the Jongleurs and let their songs bring the Castle’s stories to life.
Find out more
Winter the Serf
6 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
If you meet Winter, be ready to hear a story or two, laugh at his cheeky humour.
Find out more
Jean Le Vesconte
14 July 2026 - 22 September 2026
You’ll find Jeanne in the Medieval Great Hall at Mont Orgueil. Hear her tale of courage and defiance in an Island gripped by fear and suspic
Find out more
Arrival
How to get to Mont Orgueil Castle
Mont Orgueil Castle (or Gorey Castle as it is sometimes called locally) is located in the east of the Island. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte. There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach.
Read our
access guide
for more information.
Tour
Take a free tour next time you visit
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides.
Find out tour times here
Learn the History of Mont Orgueil Castle
For centuries, the major strongholds in Jersey were its castles. Mont Orgueil Castle was built on a site that had been fortified since prehistoric times. The construction of the present castle began in 1204 but wasn’t named Mont Orgueil until occupation by the French during the War of the Roses in 1462. The Castle would then be extended and refurbished several until the late 15th and 16th centuries, when it was substantially refortified as an artillery fortress.
Mont Orgueil was well placed to defend, with cliffs on three sides, and the sea on the fourth. But defence castle builders struggled to compete with the advances of gunpowder and cannon and by 1600, Mont Orgueil had been replaced by Elizabeth Castle as the seat of military power in the Island.
Read more…
Explore
You might also like
Walk
Gorey Walk
A short stroll around the historic area of Gorey with dramatic castle views.
History
Castles of Jersey
Why has Jersey been one of the most heavily fortified parts of the British Isles?
Page
Historic environment
The historic environment is the physical evidence of past human activity through time.
Heritage Lets
Elizabeth Castle Apartment
Stay in your very own historic castle, a mile out to sea.
Weddings
Getting married?
A breath-taking backdrop for a wedding ceremony or reception.
Find out more
More
More