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Arts & cultural | Family friendly | Outdoor

Discover Dragons on Discovery Day

Discover the island's best stories with some creative family fun! Our Discovery Day events bring the best of storytelling, arts and crafts, trails and dressing up. Step back into medieval times and discover dragons and mythical creatures at Mont Orgueil Castle.

  • Seasonal opening

Price: £10 - £1535

More Information

Find out about the legends of dragons and other mythical beasts and whether these creatures really existed and what they might have looked like. St George, one of the most famous dragon slayers, celebrates his feast day on 23 April and Mont Orgueil has a Chapel dedicated to St. George.

Design your own fantasy creature and explore the castle on the dragon hunt! Discovery days are perfect fun for families with children under 10 years old.

All children under 6 go free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Normal entry fee applies. Free for Jersey Heritage Members.

Location

Mont Orgueil Castle
Castle Green
Gorey
Grouville
JE3 6ET

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