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Since 2019, Jersey War Tours (JWT) and Jersey Seafaris (JS) have been partnering on a series of WW2 tours to tell the WW2 history of the Occupation, focusing on the local stories that tie into the significant events of the Second World War. This is always mixed with local maritime history, wildlife and set with the beautiful backdrop of our island.

In October 2023, Ports of Jersey invited expressions of interest from businesses with viable ideas for the St Catherine's Bunker and Tunnel complex after the previous leaseholders gave notice that they would be ending their long association with the site. 

The St Catherine's Bunker and Tunnel would allow us to create an interactive educational museum experience and preserve a unique Second World War fortification. The external space could be utilised as a visitor welcome centre and provide us with a space from which our tour operations can launch. So, JWT and JS jointly applied to be the new leaseholders. 

In December 2023, we were successfully chosen by Ports of Jersey to take on the lease and the challenging project to preserve and open this unique site to the public.  

We plan to share the progress of this project using social media and this website. We are also welcoming any support or volunteering you may want to offer.  A contact form can be found in the About Us section of the website or email  [email protected]  

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A time capsule from the Cold War era

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Group viewings or tours by appointment only, please complete this enquiry form .

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Cost Your Cold War Bunker tour is lead by an experienced guide and will last approximately one hour.

Minimum 1 or Max a group of 10.

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Between 10am and 5pm

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From St Helier, drive along Rouge Bouillon, turn left at the traffic lights by the Robin Hood pub. Head towards Waitrose, turn right into the second entrance, approximately 50 yards from the pub. The entrance to the bunker is about 20 yards in front of you.

• Address The bunker is behind houses on Springfield Crescent, opposite Dongola Road, off Trinity Road, St Helier
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Hidden in a street in the heart of St Helier, this Jersey command centre was kept a secret from the public for years, as the world waited for news of nuclear war.

This bunker was a communications centre, passing and receiving messages to and from other bunkers around the UK and Europe. The threat of nuclear war with catastrophic loss of human life and destruction of the planet was a real danger in the years after the Second World War. To help prepare for such an event, a network of hundreds of bunkers was built throughout Britain and Europe. Messages would be sent and received from other similar bunkers in France, the UK and the other Channel Islands, giving details of radiation levels and survivors.

The Government of Jersey planned how to react in the event of a nuclear war. Essential personnel would be evacuated to this Second World War German communications bunker in Springfield, which had been transformed into a Cold War nuclear fallout bunker, equipped with blast-proof doors, emergency rations, protective clothing and radiation equipment.

From here, messages would be sent and received from other similar bunkers in France, the UK and the other Channel Islands giving details of radiation levels and survivors.

From gas masks and radiation suits to Geiger counters, maps and emergency procedures, the bunker has been frozen in time since it was abandoned when the threat had passed.  The bunker is a reminder of the impact the Cold War and the threat of a nuclear attack had on the lives of the Islanders and the rest of the world.

Jersey Heritage looks after this bunker and its contents as one of the 30 historic sites it maintains around the Island, ranging in date from the Ice Age to the Cold War and in materials from granite masonry to reinforced concrete.

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World War Two plays an important part in Channel Islands life and 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of not just the end of the global conflict but the liberation of Jersey and Guernsey after five years of German occupation.

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Liberation Square was developed in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of Jersey’s Liberation

Liberation Day is marked every year on May 9 in both Jersey and Guernsey (it’s May 10 in Sark and May 16 in Alderney), and a multitude of special events are planned to commemorate the islands’ freedom. There are reminders all over the islands of their World War Two past and the Germans belief that when they invaded on June 30, 1940, they would be a stepping stone to invading the mainland.

Many of the fortifications have now been turned into fascinating tourist attractions on both Jersey and Guernsey and here are some of the best things to do.

Liberation Day is marked every year on May 9 in both Jersey and Guernsey and a multitude of special events have been planned to commemorate the islands’ freedom

Jersey War Tunnels

Jersey War Tunnels is an underground museum telling the story of this dark period in the island’s recent past. Under Nazi Occupation a tunnel complex was built more than 50 metres below ground by 5,000 slave workers from across Europe.

The museum is broken down into different exhibits, including Jersey before World War Two, the breakout of hostilities, as well as life under German occupation. Real stories of how Jersey families struggled to survive are told within the interactive exhibits. Don’t forget to pack a coat as the tunnels are always cold no matter the weather outside.

There are also two escape rooms where working as part of a team you have an hour to find and solve clues, puzzles and codes to successfully make your bid for freedom.

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The Channel Islands Military Museum is housed in a German bunker on St Ouen’s Bay that once formed part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defences. Inside you will find rooms full of both military and civilian artefacts from the era.

And when you have had your fill of wartime history, you can even order a crab or lobster sandwich or fresh oysters from the nearby Faulkner Fisheries which itself occupies a bunker at the northern end of St Ouen’s Bay.

Walk around the mound and you’ll find a German bunker housing a moving memorial to the slave labourers who were forced to build it

Tours are also offered of many of Jersey’s bunkers for those who want to delve even further into the island’s wartime past. To help crowdfund research and ongoing maintenance of the wartime sites as well as keep the local stories alive, Jersey War Tours offers the chance to explore bunkers, tunnels and towers. Walk around the mound and you’ll find a German bunker housing a moving memorial to the slave labourers who were forced to build it.

Overall this island is a fantastic and interesting place to visit whatever time of the year. With its world-class attractions and amazing things to see and do, Jersey does not disappoint.

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A non-profit group in Jersey which has special access to some Second World War fortifications have acquired the keys to another.

Jersey War Tours is run by volunteers who are passionate about informing visitors about the German Occupation and impact it had on the island.

Philip Marett, one of the tour guides, took ITV News reporter Marina Jenkins around two of Jersey's least-explored fortifications.

The Napoleonic tower at Greve de Lecq was modified by German soldiers at the start of the war.

Philip said: "It looks like for four years it was a bit of a holiday camp for the folks stationed here.

"They've arrived here [Jersey] and won the lottery about where they could have been posted. It could have been the Russian front or the Norman front but they've ended up here."

But on 6 June 1944, the Battle of Normandy began and the tower sprung into action.

The soldiers would have seen hundreds of allied planes fly past, from England to the north coast of France.

Philip said: "The anti-craft gunner on the roof is going to see this but there's not enough power to actually hit them as they're too far away.

"The American troops will cut the peninsula in half and by 13 July [1944] any view from the tower is now American-occupied France and not German-occupied France.

"The Germans are now facing the enemy and an invasion is likely at any point."

There are more than 500 fortifications in Jersey including bunkers, towers and fortresses.

Many sit in plain sight and are passed every day by islanders. But there are some which lie in much more secluded spots.

The Germans decided to build their battle headquarters in Jersey on the border of St Lawrence and St Peter parishes.

It was strategically built here as the furthest point of any potential invasion on their army.

Jersey War Tours, along with the Channel Islanders Occupation Society (CIOS) have recently got the keys to the site.

The bomb proof fortress spans two floors and contains offices, communication rooms and living quarters.

The thick concrete walls are even lined with wooden paneling.

Philip said: "It was very well hidden and originally disguised to look like a house. It has chimney pots on the side and it would've had fake French windows.

"The wooden paneling makes it a bit more homely for them. They can pin things up and draw things on it. But it also acts to absorb shrapnel if there's an explosion."

CIOS and Jersey War Tours are working together to restore the bunker. Once complete, Philip and his team are looking forward to including the site in their tours.

Philip added: "We can take more visitors to sites that they wouldn't normally get to see. Hopefully the funds coming into places like this through the tours will help add more value to preserving it and restoring it for the future.

By preserving fortifications, Greve de Lecq's tower and the battle headquarters, the hope is that more islanders and visitors can learn about the history of the German Occupation.

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The top visitor attraction in the British Channel Island of Jersey is The Jersey War Tunnels  (also known as the German Underground Hospital). This network of tunnels gives a unique insight into life in the Channel Islands during almost five years of Nazi occupation in World War II – the only part of the British Isles to be captured.

I was raised in Jersey, and this moving Channel Islands military museum was an essential visit for most school children (especially those of us studying German). 

This post includes everything you need to know about visiting the Jersey War Tunnels and discovering the true story of the occupation of Jersey in this far from ordinary museum.

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About the Jersey War Tunnels

German troops and slave workers constructed more than 25 tunnels around the coast and in the hills of Jersey. The Jersey War Tunnels are just one tunnel system created during this dark time in the island’s history.

Planned as part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall fortifications, these tunnels are well-preserved, sobering, and worth visiting.

Visitors can learn about the brutal treatment of slave labourers by the “Organisation Todt”, who built the tunnels and about life in Jersey before and during the German occupation.

The occupying forces built the Jersey war tunnels as an artillery repair facility and barracks store. By 1944, however, with the fortunes of war changing, the Germans feared an attack on the island.

They converted the tunnel complex into a Casualty Receiving station or emergency hospital, capable of sheltering and treating up to 500 casualties, safe from gas and air attack.

The Start of the Jersey War Tunnels Tour

Located about four miles northwest of St Helier – Jersey’s main town – the Jersey Underground Hospital is in the heart of St Peter’s Valley. Invisible from the road, the gate to the tunnels only reveals itself as you follow the signs to the entrance from the car park.

On the approach to the tunnels, there’s a collection of imposing copper panels. One panel bears the original German name of the tunnel – Ho8 (Höhlgangsanlage 8). The others have quotes from key political figures of the day, including Churchill, Anthony Eden, and Alexander Coutanche (the Bailiff of Jersey).

Ho8 (Höhlgangsanlage 8) was just one of the tunnel complexes built on Jersey, taking almost three years to build.

It would be impertinent for any country that has not suffered occupation to pass judgement on one that did Anthony Eden (British Prime Minister 1955-1957)

What to Expect When Visiting the Jersey War Tunnels

The museum is impressive with engaging exhibits that follow the timeline of World War Two and illustrate the pressures of living under occupation.

As the war dragged on, the islanders’ plight became more critical, as Churchill refused to send supplies, believing that this would help starve the Germans out. Eventually, the Red Cross delivered parcels for each Islander on the strict understanding that these were not for the German occupiers.

The most compelling aspect of the Jersey War Tunnels is that you get to think like the Jersey residents living under the Nazi regime. You get to think about what you would do in their situation.

Tips for Visiting the Jersey War Tunnels

Take a jacket : The Jersey tunnels are cold inside, even on the warmest days.

Plan at least 90 minutes of exploring : The tunnels are chilling and thought-provoking, with lots to take in. It’s not unusual for visitors to spend at least three hours here.

Wear comfortable walking shoes : The tunnel complex is more than 1 kilometre long.

Top Tip: As you buy your tickets, pick up an identity book for one of the islanders – issued by the occupying Germans. Look out for mentions of the person in your identity book during your visit, then find out what happened to that person in the cafe after your tour. Did they survive the Occupation? Did they become famous or infamous? What was life like for them?

What to See in the War Tunnels

As soon as you step inside the war tunnels, it’s like you’ve travelled back in time to the 1940s. You’ll walk past a replica Stug (Sturmgeschutz III) tank and take in the chill of the bare concrete walls.

A Threatened Island

When World War Two broke out in 1939, Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor appealed to the UK government for coastal defence and anti-aircraft guns. This area of the museum throws light on why the UK did not grant this request.

Learn how island life carried on much as before in the early months of the war until the rapid advancement of German forces through Belgium and France, and the mass evacuation of British troops from the beaches in Dunkirk, in June 1940.

Top Tip: Look out for the telegram which arrived from London on the 19th of June 1940, dashing the hopes of islanders that the British Government would provide any protection to the Channel Islands during World War 2.

The Channel Islands will not, repeat, not, be defended against external invasion by sea or air Winston Churchill 19th June 1940

To Stay or Leave

What would you do if you had just 24 hours to pack and evacuate from your home or find yourself living under Nazi rule? Here you get to find out why 23,000 people registered to leave, but only 6,600 people left Jersey, out of a population of about fifty thousand.

I will never leave, and my wife will be by my side. Alexander Coutanche, Bailiff of Jersey (1935 – 1961)

The Operating Theatre

Seriously wounded soldiers were to receive immediate care at the Underground Hospital before either being returned to battle or transported to the Jersey General Hospital (if possible).

This part of the museum explains why the hospital was never used.

You can explore many stories of oppression and hardship that islanders experienced, with every aspect of their lives dictated by the occupying Nazi forces.

There are moving video clips of what life was like during the war in Jersey and lists of things Jersey people were not allowed to do, including fishing, cycling in groups, and owning a radio.

Day-to-day life was challenging for islanders under Nazi rule. They made clothes made from curtains and experimented with “Ersatz” foods. Would you want to try a tea made from bramble leaves or carrots, coffee from acorns, or blancmange made from seaweed? And what about wearing shoes resoled out of wood or old tyres?

Top Tip: Watch out for all of the interactive displays. One holds a sign saying, “Would you say hello to a German soldier?” In another, a young German soldier offers chocolate to children and asks how you would feel about this.

Would you be angry or worried, or would you consider that this soldier might have left family at home and may not have joined the army willingly?

Whispers and Lies

Local girls who formed relationships with German soldiers, enjoying special privileges, parties and presents, and jobs for their loved ones – were branded as “Jerry Bags” by other Islanders, who mistrusted them. After all, what secrets might they share with their boyfriends?

As conditions worsened and supplies dwindled on the island, mistrust was rife amongst Islanders, with the German forces actively encouraging people to inform on each other.

This section of the Jersey War museum has copies of anonymous letters written by informers and talks about some of the fatal consequences.

Once more, the old saying is proved true “When patriotism touches a man’s pocket or his stomach, it often evaporates.” Edward Le Quesne. President of the Jersey Labour Department during the Occupation

Cooperation and Resistance

This area in the Jersey Nazi Hospital highlights the fine line between cooperation and collaboration and shares stories of attempts at resistance – both successful and unsuccessful. There are plenty of real-life stories shared.

Would you have risked resistance knowing that you would be putting your life – and the life of your family – in danger? Many Islanders arrested for resistance activities were deported to concentration camps, where they perished.

The Unfinished Tunnel

This gloomy space gives an insight into the appalling conditions suffered by the forced labourers on their 12-hour shifts. The holograms of labourers toiling in dark, dangerous conditions amidst falling rocks are very chilling.

Under Siege

After the D-Day landings of British troops in June 1944, Jersey folk held out high hopes for an end to the occupation of their island. As the months dragged on and French ports fell, conditions on the Channel Islands got even worse.

Stocks of the most essential goods will be exhausted by the middle of November 1944 Alexander Coutanche, Bailiff of Jersey (1935 – 1961), in a message to the German Military Commander

Islanders faced starvation as the occupying forces felt that providing supplies for civilians was not their responsibility. At the same time, Churchill refused to send supplies to Jersey, wanting the German garrison to be starved into submission – even though the Islanders would also suffer.

Let ’em starve Winston Churchill

Liberation Day

After the unconditional surrender of the German forces at the end of the war on 7th May 1945, Islanders in Jersey has two more days to wait for their liberation. This part of the Jersey War Tunnels uncovers exactly what happened during those two final days of occupation and how the Islanders celebrated once their freedom finally came.

Freedom is not just a word to those who have lost it Frank Keller

After your tour, don’t forget to pop into the gift shop and try the excellent cakes in the Jersey War Tunnels cafe. Alternatively, you might like to take a quiet moment to gather your thoughts in the peaceful Garden of Reflection.

How to Get to the German Underground Hospital

Liberty Bus Route 8 : Monday to Saturday, all year round

Liberty Bus Route 28 : Monday to Sunday   

Parking at Jersey War Tunnels is free and plentiful.

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Accessibility

The Jersey War Tunnels complex (including the Visitor Centre and Cafe) is fully equipped for disabled visitors, with wheelchairs available – free of charge.

Visitors can also use their own wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the tunnels.

Guide dogs are allowed in the War Tunnels.

Plan Your Visit to Jersey War Tunnels

Opening Times : In Spring and Summer, the War Tunnels are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 3:30 pm)

Cost : £16 (Age 16+); £13 (Age 65+)

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How to Visit Jersey

Getting to jersey.

Several airlines fly to Jersey from the UK, including Easyjet, Jet2.com, FlyBe, and Blue Islands, offering good value travel options. Skyscanner is the best place to search for great deals and flight-inclusive holidays.

Alternatively, Condor Ferries operates from the UK, Guernsey, and France to Jersey.

Getting around in Jersey

Hiring a car is probably not the best way to explore if you’re only visiting Jersey for a quick break. The local bus service –  Liberty Bus  – visits all the main tourist attractions, offers good value  1,2,3, and 7-day passes  and saves you from worrying about finding somewhere to park.

Watch out, though – taxis in Jersey are relatively expensive, and there is no Uber!

Alternatively, Jersey is the perfect place to cycle, with a network of “green lanes” with a limit of 15 mph. There are several places where you can hire a bike.

Staying in Jersey

Jersey is a popular place to visit – both with tourists and business travellers, so there’s an abundance of good quality places to stay. Over the years, I’ve stayed or dined at most of them, so here are some of my favourites:

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In Conclusion

If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful island of Jersey , visiting the Jersey War Tunnels is an absolute must. There’s so much food for thought at this unique tourist attraction, which is a permanent reminder of the German occupation of Jersey during the second world war.

The perfect blend of facts tells the story of the island, an impregnable fortress and one of the most difficult periods in the history of Jersey. Your visit to the German occupation museum is sure to leave a lasting impression on you.

Coralie Thornton, the owner and author of Grey Globetrotters, has been a traveller for more than four decades. Today, she helps others experience the UK, Europe and bucketlist destinations with meticulously crafted guides and affordable luxury itineraries, Her passion for adventure has led her through over 40 countries, seeking cultural experiences, delicious foods, and hidden gems.

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Jersey Employment Trust

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The Association of Jersey Charities

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