EVENTS

Throughout the year you can experience the rarest of Manx traditions, which celebrates the beauty of our Islanders in song and culture. In May we welcome the return of summer with our Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival, a day of remembering and retelling old Manx and Norse customs. In July we have our national day, Tynwald Day, a day to celebrate our Island, community and parliament. The Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Festival in July unites cultures from all over the Celtic world with dancing and singing. October sees the celebration of Hop tu Naa, the oldest continuously-existing tradition in the Isle of Man and the Manx equivalent of Halloween – a celebration with songs, dancing, turnip lanterns and curious customs.

Birthplace to athletes and Olympians, the Island hosts a variety of sporting challenges that test your body and mind. The Parish Walk offers participants the opportunity to walk 85 miles around the Island’s parishes within 24-hours, whilst the Lighthouses Challenge encompasses 100 miles and over 2,000 metres of climbing for competitive cyclists.

See Manx heroes come to life in a battle for victory at the world-famous Isle of Man TT Races. Soak up an atmosphere unlike any other, where visitors join us from across the globe and celebrations live for days on end.

Filled with independence and strong community spirit, whatever time of year you choose to visit, there’s plenty happening on the Island. Take a look at our What’s On page to see what’s happening during your stay: www.visitisleofman.com/whats-on

Come rain or shine, our Island is an explorer’s paradise with endless possibilities.

At just 33 miles long and 13 miles wide, the Island has an unrivalled ability to offer a diverse array of attractions and activities within easy reach. Visitors can choose to explore at a leisurely pace or create an action packed short break itinerary taking in the best of the Island.

On the following pages you will find a comprehensive list of all the Island has to offer, guaranteed to add an extra dimension to your visit. One thing’s for certain, here on the Isle of Man, your story will be nothing short of extraordinary.