La Hougue Bie

About La Hougue Bie

Around this compact and tranquil site you will discover traces of life in Jersey over six millennia, from one of Europe’s finest Neolithic passage graves to a concrete bunker from the German Occupation of 1940 to 1945.

The La Hougue Bie passage grave was constructed by some of Jersey’s earliest inhabitants, as both a tomb and a place for the living to engage in rituals and ceremonies. Unlike many other dolmens, you can stand inside its chamber and feel the atmosphere of this profoundly sacred space. The tomb is so aligned that the interior is illuminated by the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox.

With a name that’s derived from the Old Norse of the Vikings – haugr meaning a mound and byr - that’s bound up with a medieval legend of a dragon and a knight, it’s no surprise that La Hougue Bie is a magical and surprising place creating a truly memorable experience, home to one of the ten oldest buildings in the world.

Top Five Things to Do at la Hougue Bie

• Go inside Europe's finest example of a Neolithic Passage Grave - one of the ten oldest buildings in the world
• Explore the new Neolithic Longhouse, built by our volunteers
• Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
• Take some time to reflect at the Memorial to the Forced Workers
• Visit the fantastic on-site Tearooms

Why not book our History & Heritage package. For details check here

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Where can I park?

There is a car park on-site.

Is there disabled access?

There is limited disabled access at the site. No dogs, except guide dogs.

Can I get the bus?

There is a bus stop outside the main entrance at La Hougue Bie. LibertyBus run a regular service from Liberty Station, for route numbers and times please contact LibertyBus, tel: 01534 828555.