EVENT DETAILS
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2.Folklore tour of Glen Mona with Culture Vannin
Saturday 30 September, 1pm & 3pm Approx. 1.5 hrs
A buggane, moddey doo, tarroo ushtey, glashtyn, witches, miraculous bells and “The Big King of the Hill” – Glen Mona has it all! Join Culture Vannin’s James Franklin for a short walk around the village to find out about the area’s traditional Manx folklore.
Meeting Point: Dhoon School Car Park, Glen Mona, Maughold what3words/// broom.regiment.frontman
4.Watch and Ward: a Viking Age ‘early warning system’ for the defence of the Isle of Man
Friday 29 September, 1pm & 2.30pm Approx. 1hr
Manx National Heritage’s archaeologist Andy Johnson describes new research into how the Island’s coastline at Maughold Head was protected from the time of the Vikings until 1700s.
Meeting point: Maughold Head National Trust carpark (signposted off the road to the lighthouse) what3words /// hammers.temptation.seafloor
1.Knock-e-Dhooney –Ice Age to the Vikings
Saturday 30 September, 2pm
Friday 6 October, 2pm
Sunday 8 October, 2pm
Approx. 2hrs
Join Dave Martin, Manx National Heritage ViceChairman, for a walk around parts of Knock-eDhooney Farm. You will have the opportunity to look at the effects of glaciation, the Keeill and the famous Viking ship burial
Meeting Point: Knock-e-Dhooney Farm (grid ref NX 406 024) what3words /// yachts.just.seating
3. Manx Single Malt Whiskey – Ushtey Bea Fynoderee
Saturday 30 September, 11am
Saturday 7 October, 11am Approx. 1.5hrs
A detailed talk and tour of The Fynoderee Distillery explaining the production from grain to bottle of their Isle of Man single malt whiskey.
Meeting point: The Fyn Bar & Shop, Parsonage Road, Ramsey what3words /// costumed.suitably.mules
5.Vintage Vehicle Running Day
Sunday 1 Octoberopen from11am to 4pm
Come along to Jurby Transport Museum and climb aboard a selection of vintage buses for trips around the local area as part of a free vintage vehicle running day. No need to book, bus tours will depart throughout the day from the Museum at Hangar 230.
Meeting point: Jurby Transport Museum,Hangar 230, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, IM7 3BD what3words /// lids.indeed.handler
6.Albert Tower Open Day
Saturday 30 September and Saturday 7 October, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
Approx. 30mins
Find out who built the tower, how they did it and why. You will enter the Albert Tower and go up the stairs to the top floor. The roof access and top of the Tower are open to those who are fit enough to safely navigate the steep steps and ladders. Those who are not can enjoy amazing views out of the window instead.
Meeting point: Waterworks/Ballure carpark
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8. Exploring the Upper Cornaa Valley and Keeill Woirrey
Sunday 1 October, 1.30pm
Approx. 4hrs
This 4 mile walk along the lower slopes of North Barrule will explore the nineteenth century ruins of Park Llewellyn and the twelfth century remains of Keeil Woirrey.
Meeting point: Beside lime kiln on road from Hiberian to Gooseneck
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7. Centuries in Smeale
Saturday, 30 September, 2pm
Approx. 1.5hrs
Smeale Farm is slowly revealing its history. Come and hear the story covering over 1,000 years, based on the buildings, family textiles, documents and finds of the area. Enjoy a cuppa and a cake.
Meeting point: Smeale Farm, Andreas, IM7 3EB what3words /// novelist.busload.rugs
9.Peace, Poetry and the Past at Ballaugh Old Church
Friday 29, Saturday 30 September & Sunday 1 October, 9am – 5pm
Please join us for an audio experience of poetry, music and stories of the past, celebrating the rich history of this iconic church. The audio experience will play throughout the day on the hour, starting from 9am, lasting 40 minutes. No ticket required. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: Ballaugh Old Church, The Cronk, Ballaugh, IM7
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10.Discovering the Cradle of Manx Christianity
Saturday 30 September, Sunday 1, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October Tours at 2pm & 3.30pm
Approx. 1hr
The tour focuses on the Island’s 5th Century patron saint, the development of a monastery and cathedral, as well as the growth of pilgrimage and shrine rivalry with Rushen Abbey.
Meeting Point: Kirk Maughold Church, Maughold Village, IM7 1AS
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11.Guided Tour of King William’s College
Saturday 30 September, 2.30pm
Approx. 2hrs
Guided tour of King William’s College with tea in the Barrovian Hall.
Meeting Point: Old Reading Room – south front entrance main building
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12.Guided Tours of the Manx Aviation and Military Museum
Friday 29 September, 10am
Saturday 30 September, 10am
Friday 6 October, 10am
Saturday 7 October, 10am
Approx. 1.5hrs
Tour will include stories behind some of the museum’s exhibits and a chance to handle some of the many objects not normally on display.
Meeting Point: Manx Aviation and Military Museum, Ronaldsway Airport, Ballasalla
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14. Guided Tour of Manx National Heritage’s Large Object Store
Saturday 7 October, 10am & 12pm Approx. 1-1.5hrs
Join Manx National Heritage Curators Katie King & Hannah Murphy on a guided tour around some of the larger social history objects in the national collection. From the Derby Castle muse to the Bonnie Lass, there are plenty of interesting stories to discover.
Meeting Point: MNH Large Object Store, Balthane Industrial Estate. Ballasalla what3words/// grading.squealing.statue
16.A History of the Southern 100 Race Control and timekeeping
Sunday 1 October, 1pm
Sunday 8 October, 1pm Approx. 30mins
Hear about the history and progression of the S100 Race Control with retired Clerk of the Course, Peter Oates, and S100 & TT Timekeeper, Kevin Brookes.
Meeting Point: Opposite S100 Race Control on Castletown bypass, parking on grass. what3words /// slack.places.fads
13.Quilliam’s Castletown
Friday 6 October
Tours at 10am & 2pm Approx. 1.5hrs
A short walk around Castletown with a blue badge guide, speculating on the key characters, buildings and developments in the time that Captain John Quilliam was an MHK.
Meeting point: Outside the Old House of Keys, Castletown
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15. Golden Meadow Mill Tour
Saturday 7 October, 10am & 12.30pm
Sunday 8 October, 10am & 12.30pm
Approx. 45mins
Take a short guided tour of Castletown’s watermill. A fascinating historic building dating back to 1816. The mill played an important role in the social and industrial life of the south for generations. Refreshments available after the tour
Meeting Point: Golden Meadow Mill, Alexandra Rd, Castletown, IM9 1TF
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17.Devotion, Deemsters and a little bit of disco with Manx National Heritage
Friday 29 September, 11.30am & 1.30pm
Friday 6 October, 11.30am & 1.30pm
Approx. 1hr
Find out what archaeological excavations tell us about the life of people within the Abbey grounds. Led by Manx National Heritage's Curator of Archaeology, Allison Fox, this tour will explore over eight centuries of life at Rushen Abbey.
Meeting Point: Rushen Abbey visitor centre what3words /// whips.savvy.shelter
18. Living with the Wire: Rushen Camp
Saturday 30 September, 11am
Approx. 1.5hrs
Join Yvonne Cresswell, former Social History Curator at Manx National Heritage, on a guided walk around Port Erin looking at its role during the Second World War as part of the Rushen Civilian Internment Camp.
Meeting Point: Port Erin Railway Station, Station Road, Port Erin what3words /// inquest.shoeless.buzzword
19. Artists of Rushen Exhibition
Friday 29 September, 10am to 4pm
Saturday 30 September, 10am to 4pm
Friday 6 October, 10am to 4pm
Saturday 7 October, 10am to 4pm
An inspiring exhibition featuring the art & crafts from amateur and professional artists living within Rushen taking place at Rushen Heritage Centre. Free entry.
Meeting Point:1 Bridson Street, Port Erin
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20. Behind the Scenes Tour of Tynwald
Friday 29 September & Friday 6 October Tours at 10am Approx. 1.5hrs
From Thingvöllr to Tynwald, your tour guide will explain how Tynwald has evolved and you will discover the unique history of the oldest continuous parliament in the world.
Meeting point: Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas what3words ///apple.wage.wages
21. Why have all this stuff? An exploration of the Natural History Collection
Friday 29 September & Friday 6 October Tours at 11am Approx. 1.5hrs
The Manx museum has around 10,000 objects within its natural history collections and only a small proportion of these are on display. Come and have a look at what we have, why we have it and how we look after everything. With Laura McCoy, Manx National Heritage Curator of Natural History.
Meeting Point: Manx Museum reception what3words /// movie.takes.drive
22. Tour of Government House
Friday 29 September. Tours at 11am & 2pm Approx. 1hr
Join local historian Peter Kelly for a rare tour of the State Rooms of Government House as well as the Loch Library and below stairs. This is a unique opportunity to be guided through one of the Island’s most historically significant 18th Century properties. A visit to the magnificent gardens is available to ticket holders at the end.
Meeting Point: Front door of Government House, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1RR what3words///rules.magnifying.irons
23. Guided Tour of Manx National Heritage’s Art Store, Manx Museum
Saturday 30 September
Tours at 10am & 11.30am
Friday 6 October
Tours at 10am, 11.30am & 1pm Approx. 45mins
Join Manx National Heritage Curator Katie King on a guided tour of the Art Store. Explore the art collections and find out how they are cared for.
Meeting point: Manx Museum reception what3words /// movie.takes.drive
24.Guided Tour of MUSEUM 100 Exhibition with Manx National Heritage
Friday 29 September. Tour at 11am Approx. 45mins
Join Manx National Heritage Curator Katie King on a guided tour of the MUSEUM 100 Exhibition. The Manx Museum is home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts and archives that help tell the story of the Isle of Man and its people.
Meeting point: Manx Museum reception
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26.The Great Walls of Laxey
Saturday 30 September
Tours at 11am and 2pm - Approx. 1hr
A rare opportunity to explore the extraordinary dry stone walls in the Laxey Valley with Charles Guard. You will also see the long abandoned remains of Laxey Wheel’s water supply. Access by kind permission of Mrs Pat Jackson.
Meeting point: Ballacowe House and Farm, on the road to Agneash. Park in the yard behind the house.
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28.Behind the Scenes Tour Library and Archives Conservation with Manx National Heritage
Friday 29 September
Tours at 11am and 2pm. Approx. 1hr
Join Manx National Heritage’s Library and Archives Conservator, Emma Le Cornu, for a look behind the scenes at how the Library and Archives collection is cared for.
Meeting Point: Manx Museum reception, Kingswood Grove
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25. Born In A Boarding House
Saturday 7 October
Tours at 11am and 2pm - Approx. 1hr
Join Charles Guard for a nostalgic walk past the boarding houses of Queen’s Promenade. Archive photos will be available along with lots of fascinating details about running a boarding house, the internment camp period and life on the prom in the 1950s including the saga of the Pig under the Bed.
Meeting point: Queen’s Promenade (Douglas) at the start of Palace View Terrace
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27. St Thomas’ Church Murals and Organ
Sunday 1 October and Sunday 8 October Tours at 2pm and 3.15pm Approx. 1hr
Join Charles Guard for a chance to see the great Manx artist John Miller Nicholson’s unique murals as well as the amazing mechanism inside the Island’s largest church organ. Free afternoon tea included.
Meeting point: St Thomas’ Church using the main door.what3words /// icons.cover.apply
29.A Ramble in Braddan Cemetery, Douglas
Sunday 8 October
Tours at 2pm and 3.30pm
Approx. 1hr
Beginning with a short talk in the Cemetery Chapel and a chance to view the window designed by Baillie Scott, representing the ‘Tree of Life’. Then a walk around the older part of the cemetery looking at some interesting graves.
Meeting Point: Cemetery Chapel in Braddan Cemetery, not Old Kirk Braddan. Please park in Braddan School car park.
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30. Introducing the TT Gallery; The stories and conservation behind the Manx Museum’s newest gallery
Friday 29 September, Friday 6 October 4pm start. Approx. 40mns
Matthew Richardson, Curator of Social History, and Chris Weeks, Conservation Manager, will introduce some of the stand-out stories and objects at the heart of the new TT Gallery.
Meeting Point: Manx Museum reception
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32. Guided Tour and Open House at the Gaiety Theatre
Friday 29 September
Guided tour at 6.30pm. Approx. 1.5hrs
Saturday 30 September
Open House at 2pm. Approx. 2hrs
The tour includes a trip under the stage into the amazing ‘trap house’, one of the Gaiety’s best-kept secrets, along with a chance to see our costume display and historical lighting museum.
Meeting Point: Gaiety Theatre front doors
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34. Discover the history of your home with Manx National Heritage
Friday 29 September, Friday 6 October
Running from 4pm-5pm Approx. 1hr
Ever wondered about the history of your home on the Isle of Man? Join this short beginners introduction in the Manx National Heritage Library and Archives.
Meeting Point: Library and Archives, The Manx Museum, Douglas what3words /// movie.takes.drive
31. Laxey Skiff Building Community Project
Saturday 7 October, Sunday 8 October
From 10am - 4pm both days
Approx. 30min
Discover the Laxey Skiff Building Project. See the fascinating art of constructing the rowing boats and join our guided talks and workshop tours. Learn about the project’s objectives, construction techniques, and ways to get involved.
Meeting Point: Skiff shed beside Laxey promenade public shelter, IM4 7DF
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33. Molly Corrooin’s Cottage, Onchan
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September
Sunday 1, Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October Open 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
300 year old small traditional cottage near Onchan Parish Church reflects 19th century living. The last occupier was Molly Corrooin who lived here for 30 years.
Meeting Point: The Butt, Church Road, Onchan, IM3 1BF
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35. Pub Walk and Visit to a Working Cellar
Sunday 8 October Tour at 2pm Approx. 1.5hr
Join Heron and Brearley for a brief history of their quayside pubs in the trading heart of early Douglas. Wet your whistle with a little of their local brew of pure perfection and visit working cellars including one from the mid-18th Century!
Meeting Point: Railway Hotel, Banks Circus, Douglas
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36. All Aboard! A Journey Through Isle of Man Heritage Railways
Friday 29, Saturday 30 September, Friday 6 October. Tours of the archive at 10am and 2pm. Approx. 40mins
Drop-in exhibition open 10am - 4pm
On our tours you will be able to view a selection of treasures in our archives, and discover the role the Public Record Office plays in preserving our unique heritage.
Meeting Point: Unit 40A, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas IM2 2QS
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38.Living with the Wire: Hutchinson Camp
Friday 29 September – 2pm Approx. 1.5hrs
Join former Social History Curator for Manx National Heritage, Yvonne Cresswell, and discover more about how Jewish and political refugees, including many leading academics and artists, found themselves labelled as ‘enemy aliens’ and behind barbed wire on the Isle of Man during the summer of 1940.
Meeting Point: Drury Terrace and Marathon Road, Douglas what3words /// hello.ranks.button
40.150 Years of Steam Railway Workshop Tour
Sunday 1 and Saturday 7 October 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm Approx. 45mins
Join Isle of Man Railway’s expert volunteers on a fascinating and insightful guided tour of the historical and much loved railway workshops, steam sheds and signal box. See first-hand how they have been skilfully maintained for the last 150 years!
Meeting Point: Douglas Railway Station, North Quay, Douglas
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37.Living with the Wire: Onchan Camp
Friday 29 September. 11am Approx. 1.5hrs
Join former Social History Curator for Manx National Heritage, Yvonne Cresswell, and discover more about how Jewish and political refugees fleeing Nazi persecution found themselves behind barbed wire on the Isle of Man in the summer of 1940.
Meeting Point: Bus Stop for Royal Avenue and Port Jack Glen top entrance what3words /// gravel.myth.started
39.Meet the Trammers
Open Day
Saturday 30 September and Sunday 8 October, 10am – 3pm
Visit Summerhill Stables to learn more about the history of our unique Horse Tramway that first opened in 1876 as well the wonderful Clydesdale and Shire Horses who currently reside there over the summer months. Bring a small supply of polo mints or freshly chopped carrot batons and apple wedges if you would like to feed the ‘trammers’!
Meeting Point: Summerhill Stables Front Car Park what3words /// hill.olive.scared
41.Short Operational Video & Tour of the Recycling Facility
Saturday 30 September 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Approx. 1hr
Video and talk with the opportunity to ask questions about recycling in Douglas. See the process of baling material that is collected as part of the kerbside scheme.
Meeting point: Reception at Douglas Borough Council Service Centre, IOM Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, IM2 2QY
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42. Peel RNLI Lifeboat Station History Open Day
Sunday 1 October – 11am - 2pm
Immerse yourself in the Peel RNLI Lifeboat station, learning about its fascinating history, lifeboats, the kit and the crew. Hear stories, look at objects, watch films and see pictures of events from the past. We also welcome you to share your own stories and memories of t e Peel Lifeboats.
Meeting Point: RNLI Peel Lifeboat Station, West Quay, Peel what3words /// ember.decorate.troubles
43.Watch and Ward: a Viking Age ‘early warning system’ for the defence of the Isle of Man (Peel)
Saturday 7 October
Tours at 11am and 12.30pm - Approx. 1hr
Manx National Heritage archaeologist Andy Johnson will describe new research into how the Island’s coastline was protected by a system of watchstations and beacons from the time of the Vikings until the 1700s.
Meeting point: Peel Castle entrance what3words /// waddled.quicker.collide
44.Moore’s Traditional Smokehouse Factory Tour
Saturday 30 September, Sunday 1
October, Saturday 7, Sunday 8 October
Tours at 11am
Approx. 1 hour
Originally built in 1882 for the Island’s thriving kipper industry, the smokehouse is the only traditional kipper yard surviving in the world. Come and join us for a ‘behind the smoke screen’ tour.
Meeting Moore’s Traditional Smokehouse, Mill Road. Peel. what3words /// delight.infuses.incoming
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