Jersey War Tunnels

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Jersey War Tunnels The true story of life in Jersey during the German occupation, as told in the place it happened. Open daily 10-5
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The story of the German Occupation of Jersey is as compelling as it is strange to think that this small area of Britain was Occupied by the Nazis and forced to fly the Swastika for five dark years. Dug deep into the hillside within St Peter’s Valley, the Tunnels were originally intended to be a barracks and ammunition store for the occupying forces. Today they tell the story of the Occupation, looking at how all sides coped under such extreme conditions and examining the daily dilemmas that were faced by island residents and the authorities, whether Jersey, British or German. Transport:

- Fly to us: http://www.jersey.com
- Boat to us: http://www.condorferries.co.uk/home.html
- Bus to us: http://www.libertybus.je/routes_times/timetables/8/TRUE
- Drive to us: http://www.europcarjersey.com
- Come and find us: http://maps.google.co.uk

14/10/2026

Did you know there was a mortuary planned inside Jersey War Tunnels?

In 1944, as the tunnels were being converted from artillery barracks into a casualty clearing station, this section of the complex was intended to become the mortuary.

But it was never completed.

During excavation, a severe cave-in blocked the passage between both sides of the tunnel. With Jersey’s German garrison increasingly cut off from supplies following the Allied invasion of occupied France, construction was already becoming extremely difficult.

The decision was made to abandon the work and seal the doorway.

Today, you can still see the unfinished mortuary from the opposite side of the complex as you make your way through Jersey War Tunnels.

Just one of the many unfinished spaces that reveal what was planned here – and how dramatically circumstances changed during the final year of the Occupation.

Jersey War Tunnels is a place to learn, but it is also a place to pause.Our Garden of Reflection sits above the tunnel c...
13/10/2026

Jersey War Tunnels is a place to learn, but it is also a place to pause.

Our Garden of Reflection sits above the tunnel complex and offers a quiet space to consider the human cost of Occupation and war. Sixty-four plaques commemorate Jersey residents who died as a direct consequence of the Occupation, while further plaques encourage reflection on occupation and conflict more widely.

Please take care on the uneven ground when visiting.

12/10/2026

Jersey War Tunnels has recently been helping to tell the Island’s story to an international audience.

We welcomed to the site to film material for a new documentary, using the extraordinary tunnel complex and our wider site as part of the project.

It was a privilege to share the history of the site with the production team and to see the Tunnels through a filmmaker’s lens. We look forward to sharing more details when we can.

A keepsake, a gift or the next book for a history enthusiast...Our shop brings together Jersey War Tunnels merchandise, ...
11/10/2026

A keepsake, a gift or the next book for a history enthusiast...

Our shop brings together Jersey War Tunnels merchandise, carefully selected books, toys, games and locally made products. It is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and you are welcome to browse without visiting the exhibition.

What always catches your eye when you visit a museum shop?

History feels different when you can stand inside it.At Jersey War Tunnels, younger visitors can walk through an origina...
09/10/2026

History feels different when you can stand inside it.

At Jersey War Tunnels, younger visitors can walk through an original Occupation site, explore personal stories and begin to understand how global events changed everyday life in our small Island.

It is thought-provoking, sometimes challenging and an important opportunity for families to learn together.

Planning an autumn visit? Allow plenty of time to explore.

07/10/2026

New to the entrance of the Tunnels is this anti-aircraft gun and searchlight.

Here Mike Billings explains a bit more about it ...

Avocado and poached eggsChef Zack has been busy - and this one was definitely worth waiting for! 🥑Poached eggs served wi...
07/10/2026

Avocado and poached eggs

Chef Zack has been busy - and this one was definitely worth waiting for! 🥑

Poached eggs served with avocado purée and chorizo jam on sourdough toast.

Creamy, rich, a little smoky and perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

£11.95

Available now at the Jersey War Tunnels Café.

A new special has landed at the Jersey War Tunnels Café! 😍Goats’ cheese and beetroot arancini, served with rocket and wa...
06/10/2026

A new special has landed at the Jersey War Tunnels Café! 😍

Goats’ cheese and beetroot arancini, served with rocket and walnut pesto and finished with parmesan crisps.

Colourful, full of flavour and available now!

£5.99

Who’s tempted?

06/10/2026

More than 1,000 metres of tunnels.
More than 50 metres below the hillside.
More than 5,000 forced and slave labourers involved in their construction.

The scale of the complex is striking, but its human history matters most. The Tunnels stand as evidence of the cruelty of the N**i regime and the suffering endured by those forced to build the fortifications of occupied Jersey.

Their experience must remain central to the story we tell.

Crisp autumn walk, warm coffee and a little time to pause. Our café is open daily from 10am to 5pm, serving breakfast, l...
04/10/2026

Crisp autumn walk, warm coffee and a little time to pause.

Our café is open daily from 10am to 5pm, serving breakfast, light lunches, homemade bakes and afternoon treats. You do not need to visit the Tunnels to join us, so whether you are meeting a friend or exploring St Lawrence, you are very welcome to stop by.

Address

Les Charrieres Malorey
Saint Lawrence
JE31FU

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+441534860808

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