La Hougue Bie Museum
One of Europe's finest passage graves, set in beautiful surroundings, where you can learn about life in Jersey's neolithic community 6,000 years ago.
A medieval chapel sits on top of this prehistoric mound and dolmen dominating this tranquil and spiritual site.
Considered one of the finest examples in Europe , the dolmen is over 6,000 years old. Unlike many other dolmens you can actually stand inside the ancient chamber and find the heart of this place of worship.
Ancient treasures are waiting to be discovered in the geology and archaeology museum on site, including coin hoards, axes, swords and spears.
Also on site, a command bunker built during the German Occupation houses a unique memorial to the memory of the slave-workers in the Channel Islands during the Second World War.
La Hougue Bie has a large picnic area where you can enjoy a day out amongst the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening times:
From 1 April 2010
Open daily from 10am to 5pm
Admission:
Child - £4.20
Student - £4.20
Adult - £6.70
Senior - £5.70
Family - £19.50
The Jersey Pass is accepted at La Hougue Bie.
Payment On arrival
cash (Sterling or Euros accepted),
credit/debit card (not Diners Club or American Express)
cheque (with banker’s card)
Entrance and parking
Car park on site
Buses and cycle routes
Bus route 3a and Island Explorer green route
Jersey cycle routes 3 and 8
Refreshments
Hot and cold drinks and ice creams available
Gift Shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs relating to site and to Jersey is located on site and is open to visitors and non-visitors.
Access arrangements
There is limited disabled access at the site
Dogs
No dogs allowed, except Guide Dogs
Green Management
The green management of Elizabeth Castle is sponsored by Ogier
La Hougue Bie (Visitor Attraction) has achieved a Silver level in the Green Tourism Scheme
The Perfect Wedding Venue
Civil wedding ceremonies can be held on the beautiful rose covered veranda at La Hougue Bie. Wedding receptions can be held in a marquee in the shade of mature trees in the grounds. This historic site offers idyllic surroundings for your Jersey wedding.
Address:
La Route de la Hougue Bie,
Grouville,
JE2 7UA
EVENTS:
Medieval Music & Verse, Calligraphy, Illumination and Embroidery with Cally Noel and Berna Fontaine, Living History Volunteers
Thursday mornings 10am to 12pm
13 May , 20 May, 27 May, 2 September, 9 September, 16 September, 23 September and 30 September
Experience the sounds of Medieval Music played on the Medieval Lap Harp, Psalterie, Dulcimer and Sopranino with Medieval Musician Cally Noel. Also learn about the ancient art of Calligraphy and Illumination and watch Medieval Manuscripts and music being written. For Poetry Lovers get the chance to listen to Poetry and Verse expertly recited by Berna Fontaine with musical accompaniment, and experience the beautiful art of Embroidery that she has mastered to perfection.
Neolithic demonstrations and Handling Sessions
10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
17, 18, 24, 25, 31 July and 1 August
Visit our Neolithic house at La Hougue Bie and discover some of the activities that the Neolithic people might have done. Have a go at making a clay pot or a shell necklace and find out about how the Neolithic house is made. There will also be a chance to view and handle some of the archaeology objects in the Jersey Heritage collection.
Archaeological Apprentice
19 to 23 July and 26 to 30 July
Become an apprentice archaeologist at La Hougue Bie and learn the skills you need to be an archaeologist. Pick up a pack at reception and follow the trail around the site to discover recording, measuring, drawing sites and discovering different objects and materials. Take part in the time travellers quiz and travel through time at La Hougue Bie to discover different periods of archaeology and of people who have shaped and lived at La Hougue Bie. Discover some of our amazing objects in the La Hougue Bie gallery and take the object trail around the gallery. Find a woolly rhinoceros skull, stone tools, bronze weapons and coins that tell amazing stories about Jersey's past
Guided Tours
Discover the history behind one of the finest dolmens in Europe and the medieval chapel, which sits above it, as well as the many stories and people as they are revealed by our guided tours.
Guided tours are available throughout the season, for times see the on-site blackboard.