Monday 19 - Friday 23 February
Half Term History Hideaway Presents People and Planet
sponsored by HSBC
Jersey Museum
How does the darkness make you feel? Is fire comforting or dangerous? Are animal’s friend or foe? Explore the world humans survived in during the past.
Look at the world through the eyes of your ancestors…

Saturday 17 March
Behind the Scenes at the Archive
Jersey Archive
This Open Day at the Archive offers a rare chance to see behind the scenes, including the Conservation workshop and the repositories. Come and enjoy
one of Jersey’s cultural gems – a purpose-built centre of learning and information masquerading as a beautiful and iconic building.

Saturday 31 March & Sunday 1 April
Jokers and Jesters
Mont Orgueil
A rib-tickling event over two days at Mont Orgueil to mark the opening of the
2007 season and April Fool's Day. A weekend of fun, laughter, bad jokes - in
the best possible taste - jesters, clowns and tricks for the whole family. Join in the Joker's Trail to win fabulous prizes and avoid falling for the April Fools or take home a booby prize.

Saturday 28 - Monday 29 April
Open days at Barge Aground, Radio Tower and
Fort Leicester
(subject to the opening to the public of Bouley Bay pier)

Saturday 5 - Monday 7 May
Soldiers Through the Ages sponsored by Jersey Tourism
Mont Orgueil
Mont Orgueil Castle has stood the test of time for over 800 years and was Jersey’s first fortress of defence against the French in 1204 up to the German Occupation in 1945. Meet the soldiers who lived there during that period and learn about their tactics, weapons and lifestyle.

Wednesday 30 May - Sunday 3 June
Pirates sponsored by David and Anne Crossland
Maritime Museum
Pirates will invade the Maritime Museum throughout the half term week. Come
and discover the life of a pirate, learn how to talk like a pirate, dress up like a pirate, take part in pirate crafts and find their flags. There will be pirate treasure hunts throughout the week and lots of pirate adventures.

Saturday 30 June - Sunday 1 July
Storytelling sponsored by David and Anne Crossland
La Hougue Bie
La Hougue Bie will be transformed into a theatre for fabulous stories and fantastic storytellers. Hear tales being told and sagas being sung. Come and hear a master storyteller weaving his magic of incredible epics and mysterious myths. You will be able to join in the stories and find out more about the characters who live in them.

Saturday 11 August
Secrets and Spies sponsored by David and Anne Crossland
Mont Orgueil
The themes of espionage, spies, detection, clue finding and codes will be explored at this one-day event. Have a go at being a history detective or an historical spy with activities involving codes, forgery and disguises. Find the clues around the castle and discover the secrets of Mont Orgueil.

Sunday 26 - Monday 27 August
English Civil War
Elizabeth Castle
Elizabeth Castle has been seized by the New Model Army. Cromwell’s men will be demonstrating the weapons and armour of the 17th century, from the polearm to the cannon. In the days leading up to the event, they will be ‘billeted’ at Hamptonne, showing how soldiers and their families lived in England and the similarities with the island.

Saturday 22 September
Fete des Dolmens sponsored by Jersey Tourism
Dolmens
Island wide tour of archaeological sites. Hop on the special dolmen bus and take a trip back 6,000 years to visit the Islands ancient ritual sites. Come and explore these magical places and find out who built them and what they were used for. Lots of fun activities for all the family.

Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 October
La Faîs'sie d’Cidre sponsored by Jersey Tourism
Hamptonne
A traditional event where Jersey’s rich heritage of apple growing and cider making is celebrated and all ages will find lots to see, do, learn and enjoy. Magnificent sights – a horse crushing the apples, then the juice extracted on the twin-screw press – plus apple-themed games, entertainment, quizzes, arts and crafts and of course ciders to taste.

Dates are subject to change occasionally. Please check these pages prior to event or call 633300 for confirmed details closer to the date.