Manx heritage sites reopen for 2025 season

The Great Laxey Wheel and Peel Castle are among the historical sites on the Isle of Man reopening for the 2025 season.

Visitor attractions run by charity Manx National Heritage (MNH), which runs a total of 16 sites, will be open from Thursday until 2 November.

They include Castle Rushen, the Nautical Museum, Cregneash, Rushen Abbey and the Grove Museum.

Chief Executive for MNH, Connie Lovel, said the charity looked forward to "creating memorable experiences for our visitors".

She said teams, volunteers and supporters would "bring the Manx National Heritage sites to life for the island's residents and visitors to enjoy".

Extended opening hours for the Great Laxey Wheel will be in place from June to August, with longer opening hours also available by request in advance for tour groups.

The charity will also relaunch tours of Castletown from Saturday, which visits the National Museum, Old House of Keys and Old Grammar School.

The opening of exhibition "Knox: Order & Beauty" at the Manx Museum which explores the life and work of renowned Manx artist Archibald Knox, opens on 5 April.

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