Jersey Heritage Pass: 6 Museums & Castles Unlimited Entry

Summary

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You’ll wander through castles perched above the sea, step quietly inside ancient tombs at La Hougue Bie, watch local life at Hamptonne Country Life Museum, and find yourself tracing stories in tapestries stitched by islanders. With unlimited entry for seven days and easy re-entry, you set your own pace across Jersey’s six heritage sites.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I bought the Jersey Heritage Pass mostly because I couldn’t decide between the castles — Mont Orgueil or Elizabeth Castle? Both looked like something out of a storybook. The pass covered both, plus four more places I hadn’t even heard of. That first morning at Mont Orgueil, it was windy enough that my scarf kept slapping me in the face. A local volunteer named Jean pointed out where France would be if the sky wasn’t so stubbornly grey. She had this way of telling stories about sieges and secret rooms that made me forget about my cold fingers for a while.

The next day we tried Hamptonne Country Life Museum — honestly, I didn’t expect much but ended up loving it. There was this smell of wood smoke near one of the old farmhouses, and some schoolkids were giggling as they tried to churn butter (I didn’t dare try). The pass let us just wander in without fuss, which felt weirdly freeing. We ducked into La Hougue Bie when it started raining — standing inside that Neolithic tomb with the damp stone pressing close around us, I got goosebumps. Not from the cold this time.

We used our Heritage Pass again for the Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery — I’d never seen anything quite like that tapestry, every panel stitched by islanders who’d lived through the war. It’s hard not to get quiet looking at all those tiny threads making up big stories. Last stop was Elizabeth Castle (open March to October), which you reach by a little ferry if the tide’s in — we timed it wrong and had to wait on the slipway, but honestly watching kids splash around made me smile. The pass meant we could come back later anyway, no stress.

If you’re on Jersey for a week and want history without a schedule breathing down your neck, this is probably the easiest way in. You just show your pass and wander where you feel like — sometimes twice if you missed something (I did). It’s not flashy or fancy; it just works. I still think about that view from Mont Orgueil on a windy morning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Jersey's key cultural sites

• Explore Mont Orgueil Castle
• Visit Hamptonne Country Life Museum
• Tour La Hougue Bie Museum
• See Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
• Discover Elizabeth Castle
• Visit Jersey Museum and Art Gallery

Top questions

How long is the Jersey Heritage Pass valid?

The pass is valid for 7 days from your first visit to any included site.

Which attractions are included in the Jersey Heritage Pass?

The pass includes Mont Orgueil Castle, Elizabeth Castle (March–October), Hamptonne Country Life Museum, La Hougue Bie Museum, Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery, and Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.

Is re-entry allowed with the Heritage Pass?

Yes, you can enter each site as many times as you wish during your 7-day validity period.

Are there any accessibility concerns?

Elizabeth Castle and Mont Orgueil involve stairs; check access statements on Jersey Heritage website for details.

Does the pass include transportation?

No transport is included but public transportation options are nearby each site.

Can infants or small children join?

Yes; infants and small children can use prams or strollers at most sites.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes; service animals are permitted at all included attractions.

Is lunch or food included with the pass?

No meals are included; only unlimited entry to six heritage sites is provided.

What’s included

Your week includes unlimited entries to six top Jersey Heritage attractions—Mont Orgueil Castle, Elizabeth Castle (March to October), Hamptonne Country Life Museum, La Hougue Bie Museum, Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery, plus free entry to Jersey Museum & Art Gallery—with full flexibility to come and go as you please for seven days straight.