Name: Summer Nights Sessions
About: Once a month throughout the summer, Jersey Heritage welcomes local DJs to Mont Orgueil Castle for atmospheric live music and dancing. Enjoy relaxed DJ sets in the open air beneath the towering stronghold of the castle Keep. BYO drinks, picnic and blanket. Kids under 10 go free.
Location: Mont Orgueil Castle, Castle Green JE3 6ET
Dates: 11th July, 15th August
Link: Buy your tickets here
Name: Genuine Jersey Artisans’ Market
About: Explore this fabulous artisans’ market in the pretty harbour village of St Aubin. All goods sold will have been crafted, brewed, baked or processed by the stall holder, so head over and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey’s finest. Entrance is free.
Location: In front of and inside St Aubin Parish Hall
Dates: 9am-3pm: 13th & 27th July, 17th & 31st August, 14th & 28th September
Link: Genuine Jersey Events
Name: Great Natural Strength: the fortifications and fascinations of Plemont
About: Demolition of a holiday camp in 2015 returned Plemont Headland to its natural beauty and revealed long-concealed remains of fortifications constructed during the Occupation.
Learn all about the military and other history of Plemont on this ramble around the National Trust site with historian Ian Ronayne, including Jersey’s first communication connections with the outside world and stepping back into prehistory to visit Geonnais Dolmen.
Free for members; £10 for non-members.
Grade: Moderate / challenging.
Length: 2.5 miles
Location: Plémont Beach Jersey
Date: 21st July, 10am-12 noon
Link: Tickets bookable here
Name: Rockpool Ramble
About: Join the National Trust for Jersey Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of all the creatures who live there and their habitats.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for younger children.
All equipment will be provided.
Location: Le Hocq slipway, Le Hocq, St Clement JE2 6EP
Date: 25th July, 2pm-3.15pm
Link: Tickets bookable here
Name: HSBA Garden Railway Open Days
About: Visit the Garden Railway to see miniature trains disappearing into tunnels, chugging over bridges and exploring the 138m track. There is a scavenger hunt (with a sweet treat reward) and the chance to play with trains. A great day for big kids and small!
Location: Available once tickets have been booked
Date: 27th July, 17th August,
Link: For more information and to book tickets, click here
Name: Vintage Tea and Guided Tour of 16 New Street
About: Enjoy a cream tea in the splendour of the National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian House at 16 New Street, followed by a guided tour of the house with Louisa, the Living History cook.
Location: 16 New Street Georgian House, New Street, St Helier JE2 3RA
Date: 10th August, 2.30-4pm
Link: Tickets bookable here
Name: Beach Yoga at Green Island
About: Join a relaxing beach yoga session on beautiful Green Island Beach, the most southern point of the island.
In collaboration with the Island Yoga Project, Rebecca Taylor will lead you through a meditation, gentle movement and stretch beside the sea.
Suitable for beginners.
Bring a mat/towel, water, and £5 for the class.
Location: Green Island Beach, JE2
Date: Tuesdays at 6.15pm, until 27th August
Link: Get information and book a place here
Name: Waste-Free-Wednesdays Glass Bottle Lanterns
About: Families are invited to the White House (Le Don Hilton) to get creative with recycled materials.
At this event, you can join local artist Kelly Eastwood for a fun workshop using acrylic pens to upcycle glass bottles to create a ‘glass bottle lantern’. Bottles and lights provided.
Suitable for ages 5-12 years old. Children to be accompanied by an adult (adults go free). Booking essential.
Location: Le Don Hilton, Grande Route des Mielles
Date: 28th August, 11am-12 noon
Link: Tickets bookable here
Name: Jersey Heritage Discovery Days: Discover All The Fun Of The Farm
About: A fun-packed family day, full of crafts and activities at the Jersey Heritage Hamptonne country farm estate.
Discover the history of Jersey farming and follow the trail through the orchard; meet Hamptonne’s resident calves, pigs, sheep, chickens and rabbits; have a go at farmyard-inspired crafts, and relax in the meadow, listening to a storyteller reading farmyard tales.
Location: Hamptonne Country Life Museum, Rue de la Patente JE3 1HS
Date: 7th September, 10am-4pm
Link: Find more information here
Name: Les Landes Racehorse days
About: The 2024 season at Les Landes Racecourse, the most southerly racecourse in the United Kingdom, begins on May 12th. A great fun day out, you can enjoy food, entertainment with uninterrupted views over the historic ruins of Grosnez Castle and the neighbouring islands of Guernsey, Sark and Herm. Who knows, you may even double your money if your horse comes in!
Location: CoinShares Les Landes Racecourse, La Route De Grosnez, St Ouen JE3 2AD
Dates: Various dates until 8th September
Link: Tickets bookable here
Name: Beside the Seaside Exhibition
About: Inspired by the timeless and ever-changing nature of the sea, each piece of artwork in this exhibition celebrates the unique textures, colours and moods of the seaside. A stunning variety of ceramics and paintings are available to enjoy and purchase, all hand made here on the island. You can also watch artists at work and enjoy delicious coffee and cakes in the on site Art Coffee Shop.
Location: Jane James Ceramics at The Merchants House, 20 Commercial Buildings, St Helier JE2 3NB
Dates: Until 30th September
Link: Find out more here
Name: Jersey Heritage Discovery Days: Discover Terrific Trees
About: Celebrate Jersey’s woodlands at the island’s Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark Discovery Day.
Learn about the importance of tree planting, and get stuck into free craft activities. Can you tell the difference between a Lime and a Beech or an Oak and a Sycamore?
Find out how leaf shapes and bark patterns can help us to identify different species and learn how to measure the height of a tree with just a pencil!
Go wild with creative play, as you follow the Discovery trail and recharge in nature.
Location: Hamptonne Country Life Museum, Rue de la Patente JE3 1HS
Date: 9th November, 10am-2pm
Link: Find more information here
Name: Jersey Heritage Discovery Days: Discover Crafty Christmas
About: A creative family event: make fantastic cards, decorations and gifts for the holidays.
Follow the festive trail around the Victorian House and get into the spirit of Christmas, with joyous carols and a fun family movie.
Location: Jersey Museum, Art Gallery and Victorian House, The Weighbridge, JE2 3NG
Date: 7th December, 10am-4pm
Link: Find more information here
Name: Searching for Jersey’s Celts
About: The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. Find out what might have led people to bury 70,000 coins and a hoard of jewellery on the island 2000 years ago and see some of the actual items up close at this special exhibition.
Location: La Hougue Bie, La Route de la Hougue Bie, Grouville JE3 9HQ
Dates: Until 31st December
Link: Jersey’s Celtic Hoard