WHAT’S ON @
Guernsey Museums & Galleries
(Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery)
 2009 |
Exhibitions | Events | Living History | Outdoor Theatre |
CASTLE CORNET FESTIVAL OF LIVING HISTORY
(Guernsey 'History in Action' Company)
Dead Good - Living History! Step into Guernsey's past with stories, costumed characters, games and demonstrations over the Easter weekend.
For further information please contact Guernsey Museum: +44 (0) 1481 726518
Mediaeval horseplay at the 2004 Festival of Living History
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS
An evening of special events at the Museum.
Details available from the Museum +44 (0) 1481 726518 or the Guernsey Information Centre +44 (0) 1481 723552 in May.
THE BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
FREE ENTRY TO GUERNSEY MUSEUMS
To mark the official birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Guernsey Museum will be opening their doors without charge on this day.
For further details please contact Guernsey Information Centre on +44 (0)1481 723552
HM Queen Elizabeth II at Castle Cornet in 2001, to open the 201 Squadron RAF Museum
MERRIE MIDSUMMER
The gates of Castle Cornet will again be thrown open for a Midsummer event. Come along for what promises to be a fun day and evening with a Tudor theme. Entry fees will be reduced for anyone in costume.
For further details please call Guernsey Information Centre on +44 (0) 1481 713888
CASTLE NIGHTS
Castle Nights are back with a series of four Friday evenings with free admission to Castle Cornet and a varied programme of musical entertainment. Why not bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere. More information to be released nearer to the time. Contact Jane Livermore Absolute Marketing +44 (0) 1481 243667
Contact the Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518
Castle Cornet, Guernsey; oblique aerial view looking south
Fri 17 & Mon 27 July 2009
(provisional entry - to be confirmed)
LIVING HISTORY - BURNT AT THE STAKE
The story of three Guernsey women accused of heresy in 1556 recorded in Foxes Book of Martyrs. You are invited to join the townspeople of St Peter Port as they follow the unfortunate women being led to their fate.
(Starts 6:15 p.m. at the Picquet House). For further information please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518
ROCQUAINE REGATTA
The Rocquaine Regatta has a long and distinguished reputation for fun. A full day (and evening) of free entertainment and activities for both the young and young at heart, including beach and stage events, sandcastles, inshore swimming and sailing, as well as raft races, 5-a-side football and volleyball and even a mini-macho contest. Held on Guernsey’s beautiful southwest coast, there is also free entry to Fort Grey, Maritime Museum.
Rocquaine Bay, Guernsey, oblique aerial view from the south
Fri 20 November - Thu 31 December 2009
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Lukis Room
A Victorian Christmas
Featuring Victorian themed Christmas displays and activities for all the family.