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Hamptonne is a country life museum that shows the history of the Jersey farmers and culture in the 15th century. It contains different areas for visitors to explore and learn about, including, the apple orchard, houses, bakehouse, playground and animal farm.
History
Hamptonne got its name in 1633 when Laurens Hamptonne purchased the farm. It is also known as ‘La Patente’, as is the name of one of the roads that passes it, after the Grants by Letters Patent received by its owner Richard Langlois in 1445, and by King Charles II to Laurens Hamptonne in 1649.
Cider Apple Orchard
The Cider Apple Orchard is one of Hamptonne’s most popular attractions due to all the different apple trees which provide a good balance for cider making when mixed together.
Every year, Hampttone holds a cider-making festival where all the apples from the trees are collected at the beginning of October, then turned into cider. The old cider press is used and people come to enjoy the traditional food, music, games and cider.
Living History Characters
Inside the houses and around the farm you will meet different performers acting like the people who used to live and work at the farm in the 15th century. These people wear old traditional clothing and you are able to interact with them and learn more about what it was like to live in Hamptonne. These characters are available from late March through to October and they include: the Goodwife, Blacksmith, Wool Spinners, Knitters and Dyers.
Tom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy is a local jersey photographer that uses natural lighting in order to create painting-like photographs of the characters and make them seem more natural and like they are in the characters’ time periods. He was influenced by 17th-century painters including Rembrandt and Vermeer.
