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A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France
Opening times
- Last entry is one hour before closing time
- 2024
- 1 November to 31 December Daily 10am to 4pm
- Closed 24, 25, 26 and 31 December
Pricing
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Children aged under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16+
- 2024
- Adult (16+) £18.95
- Child or student £10.95
- Senior (65+) £17.95
- Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or students) £53.80
- Children under 6 FREE
Location
- Address Castle Green Gorey St Martin, Jersey JE3 6ET
- Phone +44 (0)1534 853 292
- Parking There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte
- Parking in Jersey For guidance read this
- Bus route 1, 1a 2 and 13
- Cycle route 1 and 3
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Facilities
- Access Read our access statement here
- Visual story Read our visual story here
- WIFI Available on site
- Gift shop The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on-site
- Payment Can be made by debit, credit card (not Amex), in sterling
- Cycle racks Available
- Dogs No dogs allowed, except assistance dogs. Read our policy here
- Take a break bags Fidget and sensory toys to help anyone who needs to take a break whilst on-site
Groups
Prices
Discounted entry is applicable to booked groups of 10+ or more adults or seniors (combination thereof). There is no requirement to book if your group is fewer than 10 people.
Adult £16.10
Senior £15.25
Child/Student £10.95
Jersey Schools
Please email us.
Group Tours
Private guided tours can be arranged by advanced booking – £65 per tour – duration approx. 1 hr.
Leaflets available at entrance (£1) provide a brief history and guide to the site.
There is no coach parking on-site. Please speak with your coach operator regarding drop-off and pickup points.
Interpretation language
External and internal signs in English and some French
Film in English with French and German subtitles
Visitor booklet (£1) in English, French and German
Discounts
10% discount for non pre-booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors (at our discretion)
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission rate we also offer free admission for up to two carers.
Jersey Heritage offers free or reduced price entry to the following groups:
- Museums Association members
- International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
- Société Jersiaise members
- Friends of Manx National Heritage
- Réseau des Musées de Normandie – Muséopass Card
Refreshments
The café at Mont Orgueil Castle provides the ultimate ‘brew with a view’ location with the outdoor seating area providing stunning views of the beautiful Gorey Bay. We have carefully sourced the best local suppliers to provide delicious cakes and savoury light bites, which accompany our freshly prepared sandwiches, salad boxes and daily specials.
10% off for Jersey Heritage Members (please show your Fob or Patron/Benefactor card when making your purchase).
From Monday, 11 November 2024 until January 2025 Mondays and Tuesdays. During these closures we provide the complimentary tea and coffee flasks, a donation for this service is very welcome.
At over 800 years old this Castle is a symbol of Jersey’s identity, its history is a story of the Norman conquest, French invasion and Jersey’s long standing connection to the English crown.
Mont Orgueil Castle, (or Gorey Castle) is an amazing place to explore, there are almost 200 steps to the top of the Castle, where you can take in one of the best views in Jersey. As you explore the network of staircases, towers and secret rooms, you’ll discover hidden treasures and gruesome stories of castle life through specially commissioned artwork. In the turrets you’ll find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’, and in the cellars ‘the witches in hell’. High on the battlements with a view of the surrounding countryside and distant French coast, you’ll stand shoulder to shoulder with wooden soldiers who ‘guard’ the Castle from invasion. Don’t miss world-renowned artworks “The Queen” and “Equanimity” in the Medieval Great Hall, by artist Chris Levine and holographer Rob Munday, commissioned to celebrate Jersey’s relationship with the monarchy.
Arrival
How to get to Mont Orgueil Castle
Mont Orgueil Castle (or Gorey Castle as it is sometimes called locally) is located in the east of the Island. Pedestrian access is from La P’tite Ruelle Muchie, Gorey Harbour Pier and via the main entrance at the Castle Green, off La Route de la Côte. There is disc and paycard parking at Gorey Harbour and on Gorey Coast Road. A free public car park can be found at Long Beach.
Read our access guide for more information.
Learn the History of Mont Orgueil Castle
For centuries, the major strongholds in Jersey were its castles. Mont Orgueil Castle was built on a site that had been fortified since prehistoric times. The construction of the present castle began in 1204 but wasn’t named Mont Orgueil until occupation by the French during the War of the Roses in 1462. The Castle would then be extended and refurbished several until the late 15th and 16th centuries, when it was substantially refortified as an artillery fortress.
Mont Orgueil was well placed to defend, with cliffs on three sides, and the sea on the fourth. But defence castle builders struggled to compete with the advances of gunpowder and cannon and by 1600, Mont Orgueil had been replaced by Elizabeth Castle as the seat of military power in the Island. Read more…
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History
Castles of Jersey
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