The National Trust for Jersey hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year that offer unique opportunities to enjoy our island in a special and memorable way.
Our varied programmes include countryside walks and tours, concerts, workshops, black butter making and festivals to suit every taste. These events provide exciting and inspiring opportunities to enjoy Jersey to its full potential. To learn more about specific events please choose an event from the slider menu below or select an event from the calendar.
Volunteers are invited to The Elms to participate in the community apple peeling from 10.00am until late!The peeled and cored apples will be added to a large ‘bachin’ (copper basin) and cooked over a wood fire which will be lit in the early hours of Friday morning. The apple mixture will be stirred continuously all […]
Embrace the community spirit as you participate in the ancient art of making Black Butter – peeling apples from 2 to 5pm at The Elms.Enjoy a cup of tea, a piece of a cake or a Jersey Wonder and lots of conversation while you work!Free Parking is available at The ElmsKindly supported by Rathbones
Strolling through this beautiful valley we shall try and find the 9 mills which once played such an important role in JerseyHear stories and learn about the families that owned and worked these mills.Time: 10:15 a.m.Meeting/Parking: The ElmsThis is a linear route and the bus will be used to take us back up the valley,Duration: […]
Join botanist Tina Hull, on a wildflower walk around the National Trust headquarters at the ElmsLearn about the folklore, science, myth and magic of all the wonderful wildflowers you will see on this short stroll. Plants that heal as well as plants that harm. Uneven and wet ground with some steep steps. Wellingtons or waterproof […]
Come to the Pressoir at The Elms and learn how to make a beautiful flower display .Join local florist Claire Evans from Eden by Claire – Flowers by Design and learn how to make a beautiful flower display using locally grown peonies, ranunculi’s and other spring flowers. This workshop aims to be as environmentally friendly […]
Join Environmentalist and ‘Little Green Man’ Alcindo Pinto in the orchard at The Elms and learn how to make a garden obelisk .Come along to the headquarters of the National Trust for Jersey and learn how to make a garden obelisk out of natural materials such as hazel or willow. Enjoy a cup of tea […]
Join the Helier Morris Men for dancing in the courtyard at The Elms and then enjoy a picnic underneath the blossom in the orchard.May Day is an ancient festival marking the first day of summer. Dancing singing, May Day baskets of flowers and cake usually form part of the festivities! Bring a picnic and a […]
Join botanist Tina Hull, on a wildflower walk around the National Trust headquarters at the ElmsLearn about the folklore, science, myth and magic of all the wonderful wildflowers you will see on this short stroll. Plants that heal as well as plants that harm. Uneven and wet ground with some steep steps. Wellingtons or waterproof […]
Come along to the Pressoir at The Elms and learn the art of making ‘Jersey Wonders’ with Jenny Le Maistre.Come along to the Pressoir at The Elms and learn the art of making ‘Jersey Wonders’ with Jenny Le Maistre. Jersey housewives traditionally cooked their wonders as the tide went out. If they cooked them on […]
Come along to The Elms and enjoy learning how to sand, paint and upcycle with Deborah de Jesus from Decorare using Frenchic paintsDeborah will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about upcycling and restoring furniture and painting wooden pieces and pre-loved objects. As a practice you will paint a beautiful bird box for […]
An introduction to orchard pruning with Vincent Obbard.Have you ever wondered how orchards can keep producing high yields of exceptional fruit from well structured and healthy trees, or why do we manage orchards in the first place? Please join us for a morning introduction to orchard pruning with supervision and instruction given by Vincent Obbard […]
Enjoy an evening of creativity and conviviality with textile artist Beverley Speck.Come along and stitch a beautiful ‘Forget Me Not’ heart to treasure or give away. It is completely suitable for beginners so if you would just like to give sewing a go this is perfect for you. No need to bring anything other than […]