The Ultimate Venue Hire Guide

Corporate and Private Hire | Weddings | Holiday Lets Whatever you’re celebrating, Jersey Heritage has the ideal venue. Contents

About Jersey and Jersey Heritage 1 & 2 Private Hire Jersey Heritage private hire 3 & 4 La Hougue Bie 13 Mont Orgueil Castle 5 & 6 Maritime Museum 14 Elizabeth Castle 7 & 8 Jersey Archive 15 Hamptonne Country Life Museum 9 & 10 Living History 16 Jersey Museum 11 & 12

Weddings Jersey Heritage weddings 17 & 18 Jersey Museum 25 & 26 Mont Orgueil Castle 19 & 20 La Hougue Bie 27 Elizabeth Castle 21 & 22 Victoria College 28 Hamptonne Country Life Museum 23 & 24

Holiday Lets Jersey Heritage holiday lets 29 & 30 Seymour Tower 38 The Radio Tower 31 Archirondel Tower 39 Barge Aground 32 La Tour Cârrée 40 La Crête Fort 33 La Rocco Tower 41 Fort Leicester 34 Kempt Tower 42 Elizabeth Castle Apartment 35 Fisherman’s Cottage 43 L’Etacquerel Fort 36 Hamptonne Apartments 44 Lewis’s Tower 37

Advert Directory 45 to 52 Notes 55 & 56 Mont Orgueil Castle Heritage Site Locations 53 & 54 About Jersey • Page 1 About Jersey • Page 2

About Jersey Jersey heritage

With its unspoilt landscape and unique blend At Jersey Heritage, we bring to life the rich history of British and French influences, Jersey really and culture of this beautiful Island. By hiring is a place where you can get away from it all. a Jersey Heritage venue for a private function, Relax and enjoy the famed hospitality of its people, wedding or holiday let, you can become a part of and lose yourself in the Island’s winding lanes the Island’s history, sharing in and enjoying the or on its breath-taking coast. Culture vultures iconic backdrops that have shaped our way of life. will discover history at every turn, walkers will Discover Jersey Museum and the Maritime be captivated by the Island’s stunning natural Museum, explore Mont Orgueil Castle and beauty and families can relax without a care on its Elizabeth Castle, and enjoy the picturesque pristine beaches. Jersey is the ideal place to clear surroundings of Hamptonne Country Life your head, indulge in some exhilarating outdoor Museum and the ancient grounds sports, or simply live the life! The Island’s official of La Hougue Bie. language is English and the currency is sterling, yet the streets are named in French. So, one way There is a Jersey Heritage venue for everyone or another, Jersey feels reassuringly familiar and to suit every occasion. to visitors from either side of the Channel.

To find out more about Jersey visit www.jersey.com

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Corporate & Private Hire

Jersey Heritage has a choice of fascinating and Some of these sites have been at the heart of Island unique heritage sites available for hire. Whether it life for 3,000 years; in choosing to hold your event is for a large dinner or ball at a castle, a drinks with us you are helping to preserve Jersey’s culture reception in a farmhouse or a breakfast meeting and heritage for future generations. at a museum, we can offer an exceptional, Along with our fascinating sites we have a memorable venue and plan an event or a day choice of excellent caterers and suppliers to use of activities specifically catered to your budget for your event. For further information on this and requirements. and our prices, availability and packages please Animating each of our sites is our living history contact the Jersey Heritage Venues Team. re-enactment team. From Victorian housekeepers to musket-wielding Militiamen, they bring the history of the sites to life and ensure an unforgettable experience for all guests. Our Jersey Heritage Venues Team will discuss Make your event an historic occasion. your requirements with you prior to your event.

01534 633312

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Mont Orgueil Castle

Standing majestically over the fishing The Medieval Great Hall The Lower Ward village of Gorey, Mont Orgueil Castle

provides a dramatic backdrop to any Standing high up in the heart of the building, This area offers easy access for all guests and an event. Built in the 13th century to this hall is the oldest part of the medieval castle unrivalled view of Jersey’s east coast. Guests can protect the Island against the French, and is believed to have been the site of grand enjoy spectacular views of the castle and sea, this jewel in Jersey’s crown is one of the celebrations and ceremonies. With a beaten whilst having drinks before dinner in a marquee. best-preserved castles in Britain and earth floor, vaulted roof and arched windows In the summer months the Lower Ward can looking down to the sea and across to the coast also be hired for BBQs and drinks functions. one of the most photographed sites of France, it offers an impressive location for in the Island. dinners, drinks parties and presentations. Dinner Drinks / buffet 130 200 Dinner Drinks / buffet Theatre Boardroom 60 100 80 25 The Grand Battery

The Tudor Chamber This was originally a 16th century gun battery and is now a sweeping lawned platform that This room boasts an oak floor, high ceiling and dominates the North Eastern part of the castle and leaded windows and was used by the Governors offers superb views of Jersey’s east coast and across of Jersey in the 16th Century. It can now be the sea to France. It is the perfect location for a used for functions and parties with portraits of summer’s evening drinks function before either Queen Elizabeth I and II presiding over events. entering the castle for dinner or going back down to the lower ward for a function in a marquee.

Dinner Drinks / buffet Theatre Boardroom The Herb Garden 60 100 80 25 This is a recreation of a 17th century formal garden. It is an idyllic sheltered spot and excellent for pre-dinner drinks with exceptional, uninterrupted views out to sea. Corporate & Private Hire • Page 7 Corporate & Private Hire • Page 8

The Castle Green

This is a superb site for large marquee functions. Elizabeth The green has excellent views across the bay to St Helier and St Aubin. Castle

Jersey has been protected for 300 years by Marquee this fortification built on an islet in 500 St Aubin’s Bay. Twice a day this imposing castle is surrounded by the rising tide The Governor’s House and Terrace making it a truly spectacular venue.

Built in the 14th century, The Governor’s House Due to the unique location of the castle, was once home to Charles II and Sir Walter access is very dependent on the tide and Raleigh. This beautiful building, with a large weather. The castle ferry can operate at outside terrace, is located near the top of the all times except when the tide is high castle and has fantastic views. The house boasts and the wind is strong creating a rough two original granite fireplaces and wooden floors. It is available for daytime and evening sea. Please take advice from our staff hire for dinner parties, lunches, presentations when booking your function. or a summer drinks reception on the terrace. For certain types of event only specific dates will be available.

Dinner Drinks / buffet 80 150 Corporate & Private Hire • Page 9 Corporate & Private Hire • Page 10

Hamptonne country life museum

Located in the heart of Jersey’s countryside, Hamptonne is a beautifully restored farm with a collection of thatched granite houses, stables and meadows. It is an idyllic rural site, Hamptonne House Le Pressoir – The Press House offering a traditional and memorable Restored to how it would have looked in the With its traditional press and granite apple setting for any occasion. 1640s, the house provides an atmospheric setting crusher, this is a special venue for a drinks for your event. Filled with candles, with open fires function or buffet. It is particularly popular and a Jacobean banqueting table, this house is a in the winter months for candlelit receptions special venue for a dinner or drinks reception. with mulled cider and bean crock.

Dinner Drinks / buffet Drinks / buffet 20 30 60

The Courtyard The whole site

This area is available in the evenings for an The whole farm can be hired for the evening. outdoor drinks reception surrounded by the All the buildings remain open and guests are restored farm buildings with thatched roofs, free to explore the farm. Drinks, with stories which create a beautiful backdrop. from our Goodwyf and other living history characters, can be taken in the courtyard or the cider barn, before a dinner in Hamptonne House Drinks Reception or a stroll through the archway and past the herb 150 garden to a marquee overlooking the meadow.

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Concourse Whole Museum Hire

The large ground floor Concourse at Jersey The whole museum is available for hire in the Museum is an excellent setting for an evenings with all exhibition rooms, the Merchant’s evening drinks reception, award ceremonies House and the art gallery open for up to 250 and launches for up to 150 guests. guests to explore.

Ouless Room Drinks Reception

150 The Ouless room is situated in a quiet area of the Museum. Delegates will pass through the Barreau The Merchant’s House Le Maistre art gallery on their way to this bright, Jersey modern meeting room. With full wheelchair No 9 Pier Road adjoins Jersey Museum and is access and air-conditioning, the room is ideal for one of the finest examples of a 19th century town museum meetings, presentations, workshops and courses. house in Jersey. It has been fully restored to how The Jersey Museum explains the it would have looked in 1861 when it was home to a prosperous family in Victorian St Helier. traditions and culture of the Island Theatre Boardroom Classroom and is a peaceful refuge in the heart of Dinner and drinks receptions can be held in the 80 30 36 St Helier. Easily accessible, the site has a beautiful gas-lit drawing room and functions number of areas for hire and is ideal for can incorporate a guided tour of the house or The Concourse Theatre meetings, workshops, launches or social art gallery. The theatre is located on the ground floor events, with the benefit of an on-site adjacent to the Concourse and can be hired brasserie that boasts an award-winning for events such as presentations, launches and Dinner Drinks Reception al fresco dining area. 20 40 awards evenings. Accommodating up to 50 guests this can be used in conjunction with a drinks reception in the Museum concourse. It is also available for early morning presentations with breakfast in the Brasserie or Concourse.

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La Hougue Bie Maritime 2,000 years older than the Pyramids, museum La Hougue Bie has dominated Jersey’s landscape for 6,000 years. The impressive Set in the old harbour area of mound is topped by a medieval chapel St Helier and housed in historic granite and surrounded by mature trees. warehouses, the award winning The site has seen many changes over the Maritime Museum in an ideal venue years and today this peaceful site offers for a special function. Events such as a unique insight into the lives of our drinks receptions, presentations, award distant ancestors and is a superb venue ceremonies, and product and press for an evening function. launches can be held here. The Museum is very convenient for local businesses as it is only a 10-minute walk from the town centre and ample public parking is available nearby.

A marquee under the mature trees, in the The Globe Room The Occupation Tapestry Gallery gardens at the base of the mound, offers a tranquil and impressive venue for receptions, The centrepiece of the Museum is the Globe The gallery houses 12 vibrant and emotive parties, balls, meetings and presentations. Room. This fascinating space is filled with tapestries documenting the German interactive exhibits and is an impressive Occupation of Jersey. It is a popular and memorable venue for any function. space for presentations and tours. Marquee Drinks / buffet 130 200 Drinks Reception Drinks Reception 120 120 Corporate & Private Hire • Page 15 Corporate & Private Hire • Page 16

Jersey Living Archive History The Jersey Archive was built in 1993 to Our Living History team brings collect and preserve the records of the the Jersey Heritage sites to life with Island. As well as collecting records, entertainment tailored to your the Jersey Archive is committed to requirements. Offering everything making the Island’s records widely from guided tours and storytelling to available to the public. musket wielding Militiamen, the team will ensure a unique and unforgettable experience for you and your guests. To find out more about character availability and prices, speak to our Jersey Heritage Venues Team.

Meetings

The Louise Rose Room

This bright, airy and comfortable meeting room with modern facilities and equipment is housed in the Archive building in a quiet part of St Helier. The room is fully wheelchair accessible, with an adjoining kitchen and on-site parking. The room is an excellent venue for courses, presentations or workshop sessions.

Theatre Boardroom Classroom 60 30 36 Heritage Weddings • Page 17 Heritage Weddings • Page 18

Weddings

Jersey Heritage has a choice of beautiful and Our service captivating wedding venues, from imposing castles to a Victorian merchant’s house, from We are here to help with the plans for your a 17th century farmhouse to a picturesque wedding day. Our Jersey Heritage Wedding medieval chapel on a hill. Your wedding will Assistant will show you around the venue, be made even more memorable set against advise on plans and arrangements and ‘We had a wonderful and extremely the backdrop of one of these historic sites. be on site throughout your special day memorable day. It most definitely Whether you plan to have a simple, intimate to ensure everything runs smoothly. exceeded all expectations and you even ceremony or the elaborate wedding of your made the sun shine for us – amazing!’ dreams we have the perfect venue for you.

01534 633312

01534 633318

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Mont Orgueil Fact File Castle Civil and religious ceremonies Civil Partnerships Mont Orgueil Castle is one of the best-preserved castles in Britain and one of the most striking Ceremony capacity 100 and attractive sites in the Island. Built in the 13th Wedding receptions century to protect the Island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. Marquee capacity 130 With spectacular views of the Island’s east coast and across the sea to France, it makes the perfect Reception for up to 60 inside the castle backdrop for a wedding ceremony or reception.

Choice of outside areas for drinks Civil ceremonies are held in the candlelit Medieval Great Hall at the very top of the Castle with views Receptions on site until 1.00am across to France. Religious ceremonies can take Stunning views place inside the Chapel of St George or at an outside

altar at the heart of the castle that creates the most Only one wedding on site at a time stunning and unique venue for a ceremony. Choice of caterers After your ceremony, drinks can be held in a number of beautiful locations such as the de Carteret Bride’s changing room Garden, the Middle Ward or the Grand Battery Wedding Co-ordinator ‘Our wedding at Mont Orgueil Castle whilst your guests are entertained by a dramatic was simply magical and could not firing of the cannon or a display of sword fighting. Music licence have been better.’ Wedding receptions can be held in a marquee in the Biodegradable confetti permitted lower castle or in a choice of rooms inside the castle. Fireworks permitted

Red wine permitted

Stiletto heels permitted

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Fact File Elizabeth Civil ceremonies Castle Civil Partnerships Elizabeth Castle in St Aubin’s Bay defended the Island Ceremony capacity 100 from attack for 300 years. Civil wedding ceremonies are held in the Governor’s House, which was built in Choice of outside areas for drinks the 1590s. Sir Walter Raleigh was its first resident and Only one wedding on site at a time it was where Charles II lived during his short stay in the 1640s. This beautiful building has a large terrace, Choice of caterers perfect for drinks after your ceremony and is located

Bride’s changing room near the top of the castle where the views are fantastic. ‘…everything was perfect and beyond Guest accommodation The Castle Ferry will take you and your guests to and from the castle and members of the 1781 Jersey Militia what we imagined. It’s amazing how Stunning views can mark your marriage with a musket salute or the Governor’s House is transformed cannon firing. Wedding Co-ordinator when full of people. It was definitely an unforgettable day for us and all Due to the unique location of the castle, access is very Music licence our guests.’ dependent on the tide and weather. The castle ferry Wheelchair access can operate at all times except when the tide is high and the wind is strong creating a rough sea. Biodegradable confetti permitted Please take advice from our staff when booking Fireworks permitted your function. For certain types of event only specific dates will be available. Red wine permitted

Stiletto heels permitted

Re-enactors available Heritage Weddings • Page 23 Heritage Weddings • Page 24

Hamptonne country life Fact File museum Civil ceremony capacity 120 Civil Partnerships

Hamptonne is a collection of fine traditional Jersey Choice of 4 ceremony areas farmhouses dating back to the 17th century, which have been restored to their original beauty. Marquee capacity 130 Located in the heart of the Island’s countryside, Inside reception rooms, capacity 20 it is an idyllic site.

Receptions on site until 1.00am The Langlois House is the perfect venue for a civil

wedding ceremony and boasts some of the oldest Choice of outside areas for drinks architectural features in the Island, along with an ‘It really couldn’t have been more open fire and original beams. There is also a choice Parking beautiful or magical’ of other charming ceremony spaces at the site. Only one wedding on site at a time

After your ceremony, drinks can be taken in one Choice of caterers of the courtyards, the orchard or Le Pressoir where they are served on the original cider press. Wedding Co-ordinator

Wedding receptions can be held in a marquee Music licence overlooking the meadow or an intimate dinner Wheelchair access for up to 20 can be held in Hamptonne House. Biodegradable confetti permitted

Red wine permitted

Stiletto heels permitted

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Fact File

Civil ceremony capacity 60 Jersey Civil Partnerships Museum Wedding receptions No 9 Pier Road adjoins Jersey Museum and is one Inside reception rooms, capacity 30 of the finest examples of a 19th century townhouse in Jersey. It has been fully restored to how it Receptions on site until 1.00am would have looked in 1861 when it was home to Choice of four ceremony areas a prosperous family in Victorian St Helier.

Choice of outside areas for drinks Civil marriage ceremonies are held in the beautiful gas-lit Victorian drawing room. Following your Only one wedding on site at a time ceremony you can have drinks in the museum Choice of caterers courtyard and gardens whilst the drawing room is transformed into an intimate reception space Bride’s changing room where dinners can be held for up to 30 guests.

Wedding Co-ordinator The Museum Brasserie is also an ideal location ‘The ceremony in the drawing room

Music licence for wedding receptions. In the summer the walled was just so beautiful; it was brilliant courtyard, adorned with lavender and vines, is a seeing all our friends and family Wheelchair access beautiful and peaceful refuge in the heart of St Helier. together in that amazing room’ Biodegradable confetti permitted There is also a choice of four other ceremony venues at Jersey Museum. Red wine permitted

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‘We had the most perfect day’ ‘Thank you for helping make our day such a special one’

Fact File Fact File Civil ceremonies Civil ceremony capacity 100 Civil Partnerships Civil Partnerships Great Hall ceremony capacity 385 Chapel ceremony capacity 25 De Quetteville Library ceremony Marquee reception capacity 130 La Hougue VICTORIA capacity 60 Receptions on site until 1.00am Bie COLLEGE Choice of outdoor areas for drinks Choice of outdoor areas for drinks Receptions on site until 1.00am The ancient site has beautiful and peaceful grounds Dating from 1852, the main college building is a fine Only one wedding on site at a time that are dominated by a grassed hill topped by the example of Gothic Revival architecture and is an Panoramic views across St Helier picturesque 12th Century chapel of Notre Dame iconic St Helier landmark. Civil wedding and Choice of caterers Parking de la Clarté, where small religious ceremonies partnership ceremonies for up to 385 guests can be Wedding Co-ordinator can take place. held in the majestic Great Hall or more intimate Only one wedding on site at a time ceremonies for up to 60 in the panelled De Quetteville Music licence Civil ceremonies can be held on the beautiful Wedding Co-ordinator Library. After your ceremony, drinks receptions can be rose covered veranda in the grounds at the base Wheelchair access held on the sweeping lawn in front of the college with Music licence of the hill. panoramic views over St. Helier, whilst the hall is Biodegradable confetti permitted transformed into an impressive and elegant reception Biodegradable confetti permitted Wedding receptions can be held in a marquee in the venue for up to 250 guests. Red wine permitted shade of mature trees in the grounds. Red wine permitted

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Holiday LETS

By hiring a heritage holiday let you can discover, Sleeping from four to thirty people, some from the inside-out, some of Jersey’s finest forts, properties are fully furnished with Egyptian castles, towers and follies. From self-catering cotton linen and power-showers; others are apartments to basic coastal tower accommodation basic coastal towers with bunks and logs for the these landmarks are available to book all fire. Whatever their differences, each property year round. has been taken from the brink of decay and lovingly and sympathetically restored. These properties are not only remarkable for their architecture, history or wonderful location, By staying at a Jersey Heritage property you not but all are really special places to stay. only guarantee that these and other historic Whether you stay for a fortnight, a week buildings will be protected for years to come, or a weekend, you’ll enjoy the unique but your support will help Jersey Heritage to experience of staying in some of Jersey’s promote Jersey’s rich and distinct heritage. most iconic, historic landmarks. For further information, for details of prices and availability or to make a booking, please visit our website or contact the Jersey Heritage Remarkable Heritage Holiday Lets Lets Team using the details below.

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The Radio Barge Tower aground Corbière, St Brelade St Ouen’s Bay, St Ouen

Sleeps up to six people in three Sleeps up to six in four adult double beds. size bunk beds and one double 6 6 sofa bed.

Set on a cliff top overlooking Corbière lighthouse their own adjacent shower room / WC. A fitted This boat-shaped seaside folly built in the 1930s is The décor has a 1930s theme, with walnut on Jersey’s south-west tip, the Radio Tower is kitchen and additional toilet occupy the fifth currently the only self-catering accommodation wooden floors and some original 1930s furniture. a striking observation tower built during the floor where a winding spiral staircase leads up property with direct access to the beautiful five Adult twin bunk rooms are located in the ‘stern’ Second World War. Restored in the German to the lounge/diner with spectacular views. mile bay of St Ouen. Barge Aground sits in the of the property; the kitchen and bathroom modernist Bauhaus style, the tower is over six rugged landscape of the dunes in Jersey’s only leads off the large lounge / diner, which has a The Radio Tower is close to Corbière lighthouse. floors and boasts a 360-degree view from the national park, close to the nature reserve. double sofa bed in the ‘prow’. Double doors open During periods of very poor visibility the panoramic windows in the lounge/diner. In early summer a walk will take you through onto a large terrace that overlooks the bay. lighthouse foghorn will sound at regular intervals. the field of native orchids and throughout the The tower has three identical double bedrooms, Barge Aground is close to many beachfront cafés year the area teems with birdlife – watch out all with fitted wardrobes, handmade beds and and restaurants. The Jersey surf school is close by for the Marsh Harriers who live in the area. and two golf courses are a short distance away. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 33 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 34

La Crête Fort Fort Bonne Nuit, St John Leicester Bouley Bay, Trinity

Sleeps up to eight people Sleeps up to four adults plus one child 8 4+1

This magnificent 19th century fort sits above the Fort Leicester can be adapted to sleep eight guests. Set on the headland at the end of a track this La Crête Fort comprises a double or twin bedroom, picturesque harbour of Bouley Bay. Built to The master bedroom has a double bed with two tranquil property is found on Jersey’s rugged north a single bunk room and spacious shower room defend Jersey against French invasion, the fort additional single beds, there is a double sofa coast, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The and large lounge/diner with sofa bed. A flight of is split across three levels with a large private bed in the lounge and a bunk room with adult property dates from 1830 but sits on a site that stone steps will take you up to a large granite room garden and terrace. A fully fitted kitchen and size bunks. Patio doors open from the lounge/ was first militarised in the 16th century. There are with a vaulted ceiling with access to a secluded lounge/diner is on the first level, on the second kitchen diner onto a terrace with stunning views breathtaking views from the fort that looks out private garden sheltered by granite walls. level a separate twin bunk bedroom and bathroom across the bay. A pub, a beach café and a popular over open seas to Guernsey, Sark and the coast of and on the third, a very large bedroom with a diving school are located in Bouley Bay. Due to its location there is no TV reception France. A secluded beach is close by, popular with wood burning stove. All rooms, including the in the property. local bathers and surfers. Wonderful sunsets can Due to its location there is no TV reception bathroom, are housed in separate buildings and be enjoyed while sitting out in the walled garden. in the property. guests will need to go outside to move from one to the other. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 35 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 36

Elizabeth L’Etacqu er el Castle Fort Apartment Trinity St Aubin’s Bay, St Helier

Sleeps up to six people 6

Set on an islet in the sea, in the grounds of a during castle opening hours, 9.30am to 5.30pm, Can accommodate 30 overnight castle, and cut off by the tide every 12 hours, an amphibious vehicle runs at high and low tide guests in sleeping bags in the there is nowhere better for a secluded holiday. every 30 minutes. At the time of your booking 30 guardhouse and 60 guests in When the castle gates close, you’ll have the please discuss your travel arrangements with daylight hours whole castle to yourselves, making this one a member of Jersey Heritage staff. They will L’Etacquerel Fort was built in the mid-18th well (water not fit for human consumption). of the most exclusive properties in Jersey. be able to advise you on tide times and the century on a cliff side on the north coast of This coastal tower accommodation is not connected amphibious vehicle service to the castle. Jersey. Situated along a steep coastal path, access to any utilities, however there are composting toilets. The apartment sits within one of Jersey’s most is across the dry moat on a high wooden bridge. historic locations. Jersey’s capital St Helier is Two members of Jersey Heritage staff live at the Local regulations insist that there should This property offers complete peace and quiet, named after the hermit who lived on the islet in castle in a separate apartment. Elizabeth Castle be no tents erected on site. Guests must ideal for families or get-togethers with friends. the 6th century. The castle was built during the opens as an attraction to the public from April bring their own sleeping bags. reign of Queen Elizabeth I and served as a military through to November. All trips on the amphibious The property has space for 60 people (inside and base until 1924. Over two floors, the apartment is vehicle are free of charge to Jersey Heritage holiday A sign informing the public that the fort is in use outside) but local regulations insist that only in the old barrack block off the parade ground. guests. The amphibious vehicle service runs from should be fixed on the bridge during your stay. 30 people can sleep in the main guardhouse The main bedroom can sleep up to four people April through to November but the service may overnight. This back to basics property has basic and the large lounge has a double sofa bed. be cancelled in extreme weather conditions. All rubbish should be cleared from the fort on tables and benches in the guardhouse where your departure. Please do not leave rubbish there is also a large fireplace for which logs are Due to its location the apartment is only accessible An on-site café is open during castle opening hours. in the car park as there is no collection provided. A fixed BBQ is found outside near the by foot at low tide (a 15 minute walk); service from this remote location. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 37 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 38

Lewis’s Tower Seymour St Ouen’s Bay, St Ouen Tower Royal Bay of Grouville, Grouville

Can accommodate up to seven guests on bunks with an 7 additional sleeping area for the Seymour Tower guide.

Can accommodate 10 overnight Seymour Tower sits two miles offshore on one Seymour Tower is perfect for anyone wanting guests in sleeping bags and 20 of the largest inter-tidal reefs in the world. Built an adventure. Use it as a base for low water 10 guests in daylight hours. as part of Jersey’s coastal defences, this square fishing, guided walks at low tide, bird watching tower dates from the 18th century. Seymour and fishing. Completely isolated, a stay in the Tower’s isolated location means access is tower is a unique experience –you’ll see the Built in 1835 to help fortify Jersey’s coast, Lewis’s and makes a perfect base for an active beach trip. dependent on tidal conditions and all guests force of the incoming tide and experience Tower is one of many Martello towers, or gun Lewis’s Tower is close to many beachfront cafes must be accompanied by an accredited Seymour Jersey’s marine wilderness first hand. towers, built around St Ouen’s Bay at that time. and restaurants. The Jersey surf school is close-by Tower Guide (more information available from Split over three levels, this granite tower is basic and two golf courses are a short distance away. Guests must carry all of their own food, Jersey Heritage) who will guide your trip to and coastal tower accommodation with electricity and clothes and sleeping bags out to the tower from the tower and stay with you overnight. Barge Aground, one of Jersey Heritage’s self- lighting, but is not connected to any utilities. for their stay. In addition all waste (including catering properties, is just a hundred yards away Public toilets (open 24 hours) are located close by. The accommodation in this coastal tower is spread bagged toilet waste) will need to be brought and can be rented in tandem with Lewis’s Tower. There is access by ladder to the roof, which is over two floors; solar panels on the roof generate back and disposed of on shore. ideal for sunbathing or looking at the view enough power for lighting and a fridge. A gas Local regulations insist that there should be no Please note the tower is only available to rent when across the bay. stove for cooking, basic crockery and cutlery are tents erected on site or in the surrounding area. tidal conditions allow safe and manageable access provided. Bunk beds accommodate seven guests Guests must bring their own sleeping bags. Lewis’s Tower sits in the rugged landscape of the by foot and guests are limited to one overnight stay. (sleeping bags not provided). Seymour Tower has dunes in Jersey’s only national park, close to the Rubbish must be cleared and removed from the tower. no running water, but drinking water is provided nature reserve. The Tower has direct beach access along with logs for the wood burning stove. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 39 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 40

Archirondel La Tour Tower Cârrée Archirondel Beach, St Martin St Ouen’s Bay, St Ouen

Sleeps up to ten people in Sleeps up to eight in 10 sleeping bags. 8 sleeping bags.

Archirondel Tower was built on a rocky outcrop There is no running water or toilet facilities at La Tour Cârrée sits amongst the sand dunes close There are no utilities or toilet facilities at in St Catherine’s Bay in 1792 and was used as a Archirondel Tower, however there is a beach to Jersey’s only national park and close to the La Tour Cârrée. Guests will need to bring garrison for artillery soldiers. This red and white café 100 yards away with 24 hour access to toilets nature reserve at St Ouen’s pond. The square their own sleeping bags and equipment. tower is now linked to the shore by the abandoned and showers. Guests will need to bring their own tower overlooks the sea; just above the sea wall, Barge Aground, one of Jersey Heritage’s southern arm of St Catherine’s Breakwater. sleeping bags. The tower has electricity and lighting. it has direct beach access. It’s a perfect place for self-catering properties, is close by, as is Close to St Catherine’s woods, the impressive surfers, kite surfers, wind surfers or people just Local regulations insist that there should be no another coastal tower – Lewis’s Tower. St Catherine’s Breakwater and secluded beaches, wanting to spend time on one of Jersey’s best tents erected on site or in the surrounding area. Archirondel Tower provides a perfect venue to beaches. La Tour Cârrée is close to many Local regulations insist that there should be no stay while you explore Jersey’s eastern tip. beachfront cafés and restaurants. The Jersey surf Rubbish must be cleared and removed from the tower. tents erected on site or in the surrounding area. school is close by and two golf courses are a

short distance away. Rubbish must be cleared and removed from the tower. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 41 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 42

La Rocco Kempt Tower Tower St Ouen’s Bay, St Ouen St Ouen’s Bay, St Brelade

Can accommodate up to seven The Tower sleeps up to 12 guests guests on bunks with an additional in an open plan bunk area. 7 sleeping area for the guide. 12

This tower is a striking landmark in the Bay of base for fishing, bird watching and exploring Kempt Tower in St Ouen’s Bay on the west coast of up to 12 guests. The basement houses a fully St. Ouen. Dating from 1800, La Rocco Tower Jersey’s marine wilderness at low tide. the Island was built in 1834 as a defensive tower appointed kitchen and shower rooms. The was the last coastal tower in Jersey to be built against possible French invasion. Constructed middle floor is a spacious and comfortable The Tower has been sensitively restored to following the Conway design. It comprises a with Jersey granite, the ground floor was used to contemporary reception and open plan sleeping provide basic bunk accommodation for up to fortified central tower with large surrounding gun store weapons and ammunition whilst the upper area with an open fire. The easily accessed roof seven guests. The offshore location means access platform, built in an elevated position on top of floor housed ten troops and their commanding provides a unique view of the sweeping bay of is dependent on tidal conditions and all guests an offshore rocky outcrop, and was built as part officer. A cannon was fixed to a rotating St. Ouen and is the perfect spot to enjoy evening must be accompanied by an accredited guide. of the Island’s extensive coastal defence system. platform on the roof. It is a Martello Tower and drinks, dinner or a barbecue as the sun sets. the only one of its kind surviving in Jersey. La Rocco Tower is only available to rent when the A stay in this property is a truly unique The Tower sleeps up to 12 guests in an open plan tide allows safe and manageable access on foot. experience. Completely surrounded by sea The Tower has been sensitively restored to create bunk area and is available for rent throughout twice a day, La Rocco Tower offers a fantastic a stunning, unique self-catering property for the year. Parking is available close by. Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 43 Heritage Holiday Lets • Page 44

Fisherman’s Hamptonne cottage apartments Havre des Pas Beach, St Helier Stable Apartment & Cider Barn Apartment

St Lawrence

Stable Apartment: Cider Barn Apartment: 4 Sleeps up to 4 people in a 6 Sleeps up to 6 people in 2 double bed and a twin bunk. double beds and a twin bunk. Sleeps up to four people. 4 Located in the heart of Jersey’s countryside, and has a cosy open plan reception room Hamptonne is a beautifully restored farm and kitchen, along with a shower room. with a collection of thatched granite houses, The Cider Barn Apartment sleeps up to six guests in Fisherman’s Cottage in St. Helier dates from The Cottage benefits from its own private stables and meadows. It is an idyllic rural site, two double bedrooms and one twin bunkroom and between 1740 – 1760 and overlooks the bay of La garden, which overlooks the coast. One offering a traditional and memorable setting for has an open plan kitchen/reception room, a shower Greve D’Azette. It has been sensitively parking space is provided for guests. a relaxing family break or romantic getaway. room and toilet and additional cloakroom. restored to a very high standard to create a The cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 guests Two well-appointed, comfortable self-catering comfortable well-appointed self-catering cottage, There is ample adjacent parking. and is available for rent throughout the year. apartments have been created amongst the thatch complete with one double bedroom, an open plan It is just a ten minute walk from the town and granite of Hamptonne’s historic architecture. lounge/kitchen with sofa bed and shower room. Hamptonne operates as a visitor attraction and centre and there are shops and restaurants the public will be on-site during opening hours. The Stable Apartment sleeps up to four guests close by, along with a safe swimming beach. Evening events may also be held at the site. in a double bedroom and twin bunk room Andy Le Gresley Photography Carol’s Florist - Flowers by Lucie

An experienced documentary wedding Whether you dream of a fairy wintery or a bright photographer, Andy brings a fresh and creative summery wedding, Lucie can help you with every approach to wedding photography. His style is aspect of floral decoration. If you are celebrating a natural, discreet and informal. He will capture more birthday, an anniversary, a ball or having any type of than the events of your wedding – he will tell your function, we can work around your special event. story, as it unfolds. The series of images he will produce will keep alive the beauty, the emotion and You will receive all the advice you need about floral those special moments of your day. “It is my goal arrangements from bouquets to centre pieces and Au rum of Jer sey to tell the story of your wedding, not dictate it for many more. If you work within a budget or a theme, you. I am very passionate about providing authentic a large or an intimate event, we can take care of it documentary images within a luxury album that all. You will be in the hands of our qualified and you can treasure for the rest of your lifetime”. experienced florists taking care of every detail. Aurum of Jersey is a local family business with over 40 years’ experience and an enviable reputation in fine jewellery design and manufacture, with exclusive in-house designs using rare precious metals and gemstones. In addition to exquisite bespoke jewellery, Aurum’s team of craftsmen offer objets d’art with an exclusive Jersey theme in solid sterling silver, hand crafted and designed on the premises.

Our newest range celebrates Jersey landmarks, including several Jersey Heritage sites. Presented upon a base of agate, granite or wood, models of Seymour Tower, Jersey Round Towers, La Rocco Tower, Mont Orgueil, La Hougue Bie, Gronez and Fort William make an original gift to commemorate and recapture happy memories of a special occasion.

Also offered within our Genuine Jersey silver range are our modern interpretation of traditional parish crest spoons, our Jersey Crapaud range of cufflinks, pendants and bracelets, Jersey interlocking pendants inspired by historical granite date-stones, and the spectacular limited edition Bailiwick chess set, depicting the friendly rivalry between Guernsey and Jersey and (01534) 732 037 island characters from history. 07797 787 128 [email protected] [email protected] (01534) 736 182 Aurum of Jersey www.andylegresley.com St Saviour’s Road, JE2 4LA [email protected] 2 Charing Cross www.aurumjewellers.co.uk St Helier, JE2 3RP Search Carol’s Florist – Flowers by Lucie www.facebook.com/ 2 Charing Cross, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RP | www.aurumjewellers.co.uk | +44 (0) 1534 736182aurumofjersey Classic Catering Colin Cruickshank Photography Delta Production Services Jersey Prestige

Classic Catering provides unrivalled personal service Let Colin Cruickshank tell the story of your special Whether you’re planning a wedding, a party or a Jersey Prestige is a proud catering partner to combined with stunning, mouth-watering food day by capturing all the fun and emotion that makes more intimate private celebration, Delta will work Jersey Heritage and operates hospitality facilities for your special day. Our fantastic team are full of your wedding day a special and unique occasion. with you to design a beautiful bespoke event which is at Mont Orgueil Castle, Elizabeth Castle and inspirational ideas, with a choice of bespoke menus truly memorable. Hamptonne Country Life Museum. As a family and beverage packages tailored to suit all budgets Colin’s unique approach of reportage and creative run service, Jersey Prestige feels best placed to offer and requirements. photography, together with his unobtrusive style and The Delta team is highly experienced and quality hospitality for weddings and other special keen eye for detail, will provide you with stunning passionately proud of the outstanding events they events that call for fresh local ingredients prepared Our chefs have experience of creating food with images for you to treasure for years to come that will create. No matter the size, no matter the budget, no on-site by experienced chefs. We like to showcase the passion and flair and offer the very best in modern reflect your true personalities. matter how complicated the brief - breathtaking is best of Jersey, for example when providing meals at British cuisine. We provide an unparalleled flexible what they do best. Mont Orgueil Castle we love to include herbs grown Wedding Catering Service within the Island for a Colin has a wide range of wedding photography in the Castle Herb Garden. We believe that our 25 maximum of 200 people at the venue of your choice. packages available and would love to hear from you Take a look at some of the exceptional events Delta years’ experience in hospitality provides added value to discuss your big day in more detail. has designed at www.delta-av.com to your special day.

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Whether you are holding a garden party, a wedding Setareh Yurts offer beautiful, handmade, organic or a corporate function, the Marquee Solutions structures for celebrations, special occasions, team will ensure that your needs are dealt with weekend getaways and events. They provide simple in a professional and enthusiastic manner. yet sustainable spaces that complement everything The distinctive style of our marquees is from weddings to weekend retreats. Their interiors complimented by our wide range of interiors that can be custom-designed and are naturally conducive reflect and enhance the atmosphere and image of to starry skies and healing breaths. Setareh Yurts the occasion, creating an unforgettable experience can combine the unique qualities of an overnight erch ant Hous e Bras for guests and hosts alike. yurt escape with adventure activities like kayaking, The M serie coasteering, and bush walks, as well as offering We can turn your ideas into reality – perfect from holistic therapies, wild food menus and personally- start to finish and totally problem free. tailored excursions. Experience Jersey from the wild The Merchant House at Jersey Museum offers diners traditional and robust side with Setareh Yurts. British dishes served in relaxed, modern surroundings.

Fresh produce is always used to create a varied seasonal menu offering imaginative and delicious cuisine, with an extensive wine list available ensuring perfect combinations.

The Merchant House can offer a special and unique venue for your wedding or event working in conjunction with Jersey Museum. In the summer you can celebrate in the walled alfresco courtyard and during the winter you can celebrate in the intimate surroundings of our restaurant. You are also able to extend your function into the Jersey Museum Concourse creating an unusual party venue.

For your special day, you can bring a little Jersey history to your wedding with a civil ceremony in the drawing room of the 19th century Merchant’s House followed by reception drinks in the courtyard and wedding breakfast in the restaurant. (01534) 861005 [email protected] (01534) 780 720 www.marqueesolutions.je 07797 905 193 (01534) 510069 Merchant House [email protected] [email protected] Brasserie The Hi Ho Barn, La Rue de Bel Au Vent, www.setarehyurts.com www.merchanthousebrasserie.co.uk Jersey Museum, St Lawrence, JE3 1NE The Weighbridge, St Helier, JE2 3NF Corporate & Private Hire • Page 52

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1 Mont Orgueil Castle 12 Elizabeth Castle Apartment 2 Elizabeth Castle 13 L’Etacquerel Fort 3 Hamptonne Country Life Museum 14 Lewis’s Tower

4 Jersey Museum 15 Seymour Tower

5 La Hougue Bie 16 Archirondel Tower

6 Maritime Museum 17 La Tour Cârrée

7 Jersey Archive 18 La Rocco Tower

8 Radio Tower 19 Kempt Tower

9 Barge Aground 20 Fisherman’s Cottage

10 La Crête Fort 21 Hamptonne Apartments

11 Fort Leicester 22 Victoria College

St Ouen 13 11 St John St Mary 21 14 3 Trinity 9 St Peter 16 St Martin

17 St Lawrence 19

St Saviour 5 1 18 St Brelade

St Helier

Grouville 22 8 4 7 6

12 2 20 St Clement

15 Notes Become a member

As a member of Jersey Heritage, you are able to enjoy year-round benefits, that cover the cost of your initial membership many times over. To say a big thank you for supporting your heritage and for helping us protect it for future generations, we also offer a number of exclusive offers to our members:

• 15% discount on Jersey Heritage Holiday Lets • Free entry to Jersey Heritage Discovery Days (November to March only) and 25% discount on Jersey Heritage Coastal Tower accommodation. • Exclusive member-only events and activities

• 15% off wedding venue hire • Booklet of more than 40 vouchers* to use at Jersey Heritage sites and partner organisations • Free/discounted entry to all Jersey Heritage sites, events and exhibitions • Free guest passes to use at Jersey Heritage sites

Minimum 12 month contract. *Available to Students, Adults & Seniors

As a charity, Jersey Heritage needs to raise more than £2 million per year and over 15,000 voluntary hours to nurture, protect and animate the Island’s heritage. Your support helps us to protect this legacy, ensuring our heritage is passed on for future generations.

You can apply online at: www.jerseyheritage.org/memberships