Leisure and Entertainment News

New Manx Museum Exploratorium display set to evoke Isle of Man seaside holiday nostalgia

A new gallery at the Manx Museum in Douglas is set to inspire nostalgic recollections of the Island's seaside holiday boom. The newly displayed Exploratorium...
Friday, 1 May 2015

Isle of Man unsuccessful in bid to host the British Cycling Championships in 2016

The Isle of Man has been unsuccessful in its bid to host the 2016 British Cycling National Road Championships. The Isle of Man did, however, make it to the...
Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Record numbers for Fire and Rescue Memorial Walk

The annual Sara Killey Memorial Walk was a great success with a record number of participants taking up the challenge and walking the 50 kilometres from Peel...
Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Camping permits can be purchased online from today

Permits for use of the Sulby Claddagh campsite can be purchased online from today.  Campers will pay a £15 fee for a permit from this year, a measure agreed in...
Monday, 27 April 2015

Successful year for the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre

The financial performance of the Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre complex was under budget for the fifth successive year in 2014/15 helped by £2.2million of...
Friday, 24 April 2015

Walkers and cyclists encouraged to use new heritage trail

Excavated material from the Peel Road refurbishment has been recycled to create a heritage trail cycleway on a section of the old steam railway line between...
Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Excellent angling opportunities could further boost economy

The Island’s excellent angling opportunities can further boost visitor numbers and the economy.  That’s the view of Richard Ronan MHK, Minister for...
Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Countryfile coverage 'valuable for Island' says Minister

The Island will be seen by up to eight million TV viewers when it features on BBC1 TV programme Countryfile this Sunday (22nd March). Presenter Adam Henson and...
Thursday, 19 March 2015

Children 'run for fun' as national event returns to Island

The Isle of Man has again been chosen to host a national sporting event for children.  INEOS GO Run for Fun visits the Isle of Man on Tuesday 21st...
Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Manx National Heritage enters stunning Viking pendant find for National competition

Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, has nominated the Viking Horse Bridle...
Friday, 13 March 2015