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: £10.25 - £15.45
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.
- February:
-
10th February 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
17th February 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
24th February 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - March:
-
3rd March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
10th March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
17th March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
24th March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
31st March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - April:
-
7th April 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
14th April 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
21st April 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
28th April 2026
10:00 - 13:00
- May:
-
5th May 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
12th May 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
19th May 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
26th May 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - June:
-
2nd June 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
9th June 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
16th June 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
23rd June 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
30th June 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - July:
-
7th July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
14th July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
21st July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
28th July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - August:
-
4th August 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
11th August 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
18th August 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
25th August 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - September:
-
1st September 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
8th September 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
15th September 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
22nd September 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
29th September 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - October:
-
6th October 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
13th October 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
20th October 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
27th October 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - November:
-
3rd November 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
10th November 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
17th November 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
24th November 2026
10:00 - 13:00 - December:
-
1st December 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
8th December 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
15th December 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
22nd December 2026
10:00 - 13:00 -
29th December 2026
10:00 - 13:00
- Indoor
Location
La Hougue Bie
La Route de la Hougue Bie
Jersey
Grouville
JE3 9HQ
You might also like
La Hougue Bie Museum
A truly memorable experience that is both thought provoking and peaceful. Unlike many other dolmens, you can stand inside its chamber and feel the atmosphere of this profoundly sacred space. The passage grave is one of the ten oldest buildings in the world.
Jersey Heritage
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage.