Leisure and Entertainment News

Reservoir anglers invited to meet with DEFA

With this year’s recreational freshwater fishing season soon to start, the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, in conjunction with Troutlodge,...
Friday, 14 February 2014

New exhibition commemorates 100th anniversary of WW1

On Saturday 8 February 2014, Manx National Heritage opens its new exhibition, ‘This Terrible Ordeal’, at the Manx Museum in Douglas. The exhibition marks the...
Thursday, 30 January 2014

Isle of Man joins tri-partite agreement for movement of horses

The Tri Partite Agreement (TPA) is a formal agreement* between Ireland, United Kingdom and France which provides that certain categories of horses may move...
Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Sayle Gallery to display Biosphere Vannin photographs

A unique celebration of the beauty and diversity of the Isle of Man will be showcased at the Sayle Gallery from 17 January to 2 February. The special...
Monday, 13 January 2014

Isle of Man has largest concentration of Dark Sky sites in British Isles

The Isle of Man has now become the best place to stargaze in the British Isles as the Dark Sky Discovery Network has...
Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Great Savings at Niarbyl and the Coffee Station for Manx Telecom Mobile Customers

Manx Telecom Mobile customers now benefit from three exclusive offers thanks to a new partnership with Manx National Heritage’s caterers at the House of...
Tuesday, 7 January 2014

An Image A Day

The Isle of Man Arts Council is delighted to announce that Manx artist Juan Moore has been commissioned for a special project during Island of Culture 2014....
Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Waymarked natural trails developed with Manx Mountain Bike Club

The Department of Economic Development has developed a series of waymarked mountain bike trails through the Island's plantations in conjunction with the Manx...
Thursday, 12 December 2013

High quality of Islands visitor economy showcased at 2013 Tourism Awards

The 2013 Tourism Awards were announced this week and showcased the growing increase in quality offered by businesses in the local visitor economy.  Laurence...
Wednesday, 4 December 2013

The ultimate present idea

Isle of Man Railways will be offering Ultimate Driving Experiences in 2014.  The UDEs give members of the public the chance to drive one of the historic...
Monday, 25 November 2013