Manx Interest

Diesel & Electric Day

A chance to see the Island’s oldest Battery Electric locomotive ‘Polar Bear’ together with diesels Maltby and the 1952 Walrus.

May 11, 2025

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Groudle Glen Railway

Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering

Yn Chruinnaght  is a celebration of Manx culture and the Island’s relationship with the other five Celtic countries (Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Events include arts, crafts, dance, language, lectures, singing and music. Originally created in 1924, Cruinnaght Vanninagh Ashoonagh (‘Manx national gathering’) was largely the idea of William Cubbon, the first director of […]

July 21, 2025

Peel

Southern Agricultural Show

The best of the best, is on show at the Southern. Saturday is the main judging day when the Supreme Champion is chosen in the Cattle, Goat, Horse and Sheep Categories. Varied competitions include Horse Riding, Dog Handling and Meg Lambs.

July 26, 2025

Orrisdale Farm

Summer Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Celebrating 150 years of steam and 130 years of the electric railway. Tours of Workshops and Sheds, Photo events, Lectures by Mike Buttell, Rob Jones and Andrew Scarffe. Unusual trains and trams. Dining on the train events. Travelling Post Office train service. The Tram Horses will be at the Southern Agricultural Show.  

July 26, 2025

Isle of Man Steam Railway

Royal Manx Agricultural Show

The Island is a beautiful place and we are lucky to be surrounded by so much countryside. The Royal celebrates this and our hard working farmers who make it possible. Over two days there are show rings of livestock, vintage transport and agricultural machinery, craft displays and shows and the Manx Food Court showcasing everything […]

August 08, 2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Knockaloe