Tours
Longhouse Tour and Fire Lighting at La Hougue Bie
Learn about the Neolithic Longhouse at La Hougue Bie and watch one of our volunteers light a fire using authentic techniques. Every Tuesday, a member of the volunteer team lights a fire in the Longhouse using authentic techniques. This adds warmth to the building but also stops any insect infestation in the traditional straw roof. During your visit, the volunteer will also talk about the traditional methods used and the lessons learned during the build.
Duration: 1-2 hrs
Price: £8.15 - £12.50
More Information
This 20-metre long replica Longhouse was built over two years by volunteers, with oversight from Ancient Technology expert Luke Winter. Since it was officially opened in 2019, volunteers have performed day-to-day maintenance tasks using authentic techniques and tools, and act as guides, demonstrators and interpreters to explain the project to visitors. They are also continually researching, experimenting and training to acquire more Stone Age skills to share, including basket-making and flintknapping.
If speaking to a Longhouse volunteer is going to be the highlight of your trip to La Hougue Bie, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 before you visit to check they are confirmed for that date.
Please note that the fire lighting occurs in the morning only.
- April:
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30th April 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - May:
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7th May 2024
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14th May 2024
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21st May 2024
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28th May 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - June:
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4th June 2024
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11th June 2024
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18th June 2024
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25th June 2024
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2nd July 2024
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9th July 2024
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16th July 2024
10:00 - 16:00
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23rd July 2024
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30th July 2024
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6th August 2024
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13th August 2024
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20th August 2024
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27th August 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - September:
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3rd September 2024
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10th September 2024
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17th September 2024
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24th September 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - October:
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1st October 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
8th October 2024
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15th October 2024
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22nd October 2024
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29th October 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - November:
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5th November 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
12th November 2024
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19th November 2024
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26th November 2024
10:00 - 16:00 - December:
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3rd December 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
10th December 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
17th December 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
24th December 2024
10:00 - 16:00 -
31st December 2024
10:00 - 16:00
- Indoor
Location
La Hougue Bie
La Route de la Hougue Bie
Jersey
Grouville
JE3 9HQ
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