Jersey Heritage: Discover Our Island Story
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Jersey Heritage: Discover Our Island Story
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage
Visit
We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
Places to visit
Mont Orgueil Castle
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.
Find out more
Elizabeth Castle
Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.
Find out more
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
Find out more
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 WW2.
Find out more
La Hougue Bie
A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.
Find out more
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
Find out more
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
Featured
Discover the Collections
View
Love Letters to the Land
‘Love Letters to the Land’ is a large-scale immersive installation from an ongoing participatory artwork by Karl Murphy.
Armonie
On the ancient mound of La Hougue Bie, the air fills with the delicate harmonies of Armonie, a group of 18th century musicians.
Lady Elizabeth Seymour
Meet her in the Middle Ward and hear all about her extraordinary life at the heart of the Tudor Royal Court.
Jean Le Vesconte
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
More events
Discover
The stories of Jersey
Learn a little more about our Island's heritage
The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
Find out more
Lillie Langtry
Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".
Find out more
Marcel Moore
Marcel Moore, her art and life
Find out more
Witch Trials in Jersey
The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’
Find out more
Oyster fishing and farming industry
Oysters have long been an important part of Jersey, not only its fishing industry but also its wider culture, heritage, and identity.
Find out more
Join
Support us
When you join us as a Member, you’ll experience events, exhibitions and special days out at all of our heritage sites.
Join us
Explore
Discover the Island's stories
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.
Find out more
Research
Start your family history research
Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.
Find out more
Free
Historic places to visit for free
There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
Find out more
Howard Davis Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the memory of Howard Davis who was killed at the Battle of the Somme in 1916 during the First World War.
Find out more
Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
Find out more
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.
Find out more
Le Hocq Tower
One of Jersey’s unique coastal defence towers.
Find out more
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
Newsletter
Stay in touch
Sign up to our free monthly newsletter
Sign up
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage
Visit
We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
Places to visit
Mont Orgueil Castle
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.
Find out more
Elizabeth Castle
Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.
Find out more
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
Find out more
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 WW2.
Find out more
La Hougue Bie
A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.
Find out more
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
Find out more
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
Featured
Discover the Collections
View
Love Letters to the Land
‘Love Letters to the Land’ is a large-scale immersive installation from an ongoing participatory artwork by Karl Murphy.
Armonie
On the ancient mound of La Hougue Bie, the air fills with the delicate harmonies of Armonie, a group of 18th century musicians.
Lady Elizabeth Seymour
Meet her in the Middle Ward and hear all about her extraordinary life at the heart of the Tudor Royal Court.
Jean Le Vesconte
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
More events
Discover
The stories of Jersey
Learn a little more about our Island's heritage
The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
Find out more
Lillie Langtry
Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".
Find out more
Marcel Moore
Marcel Moore, her art and life
Find out more
Witch Trials in Jersey
The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’
Find out more
Oyster fishing and farming industry
Oysters have long been an important part of Jersey, not only its fishing industry but also its wider culture, heritage, and identity.
Find out more
Join
Support us
When you join us as a Member, you’ll experience events, exhibitions and special days out at all of our heritage sites.
Join us
Explore
Discover the Island's stories
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.
Find out more
Research
Start your family history research
Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.
Find out more
Free
Historic places to visit for free
There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
Find out more
Howard Davis Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the memory of Howard Davis who was killed at the Battle of the Somme in 1916 during the First World War.
Find out more
Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
Find out more
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.
Find out more
Le Hocq Tower
One of Jersey’s unique coastal defence towers.
Find out more
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
Newsletter
Stay in touch
Sign up to our free monthly newsletter
Sign up