Leisure and Entertainment News

Arts project aims to inspire during isolation

Artists and creatives in the Isle of Man are being invited to take part in a project, run by the Isle of Man Arts Council, to celebrate creation in isolation...
Friday, 24 April 2020

Former mining land at Cross Vein closed to public

An area of former mining land in the south of the Island will be closed to the public from Monday 9 March. The Isle of Man Government is restricting all access...
Thursday, 5 March 2020

Record year for Sports Awards nominations as shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the 2019 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Microgaming Play It Forward, has been revealed. The event is one of the highlights of the...
Thursday, 13 February 2020

Anglers encouraged to enjoy Island's scenic and well-stocked reservoirs

Freshwater anglers are being reminded to buy a licence ahead of the 2020/21 season and enjoy fishing in the Isle of Man’s scenic reservoirs and rivers.Daily,...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Wildlife park café to begin new chapter

The café at the Curraghs Wildlife Park will open its doors with new operators on Saturday, following a winter makeover. The newly branded Mangrove café will be...
Wednesday, 5 February 2020

BMX star Shanaze Reade launches Island’s largest multi-sport event

BMX star Shanaze Reade officially launched the 19th HSBC Manx Youth Games at the National Sports Centre in Douglas on Monday. The 31-year-old, who competed at...
Tuesday, 21 January 2020

BMX star Shanaze Reade to launch HSBC Manx Youth Games

One of the most successful British BMX riders of all time, Shanaze Reade, will officially launch this year’s HSBC Manx Youth Games on 20 January at the Sports...
Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival boosts local economy

An exhibitor and visitor research report, compiled by The Marketing Partnership, finds that the annual Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival is worth an...
Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Songs from Frozen and Polar Express to be performed at the Manx Youth Wind Orchestra’s Christmas show

The Manx Youth Orchestra, which consists of 250 young musicians who meet up each week to form various groups, will be giving its annual Christmas Festival...
Monday, 2 December 2019

Over 200 cars booked for inaugural Festival of Motoring

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has worked with local accommodation providers and Scenic Car Tours, the UK’s...
Friday, 1 November 2019