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Cregneash Village
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Cregneash
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| Open: |
Mar 30th - May 25th 2018: Daily, 10am - 4pm
May 26th - Sept 2nd 2018: Daily, 10am - 5pm
Sept 3rd - Nov 4th 2018: Daily, 10am - 4pm
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| Price: |
PRICES FOR 2018
Adult: £6
Child (aged 5-15): £3
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| Disabled: |
Limited Access - Most building accessible with effort. |
| Location: |
Cregneash |
| Parking: |
Ample, close by in Car Park |
History
Cregneash Village was set up as a living museum in 1938, when Harry Kelly's
Cottage was restored and opened to the public. Since then the village
has seen many of its Manx thatched cottages join the conservation. The
Manx National Trust now owns over 300 acres and over 10 buildings, preserving
the area as a site of Manx traditions and way of life.
The villagers of the past lived a varied life. Farming small fields of oats,
rye, barley and wheat. Working as weavers during the dark hours of night
and fishing with fleets from Port St Mary. The small village on an isolated
plateau was self sufficient with people proud to be Manx and speak the
language.
The people living in Cregneash today play an important role in preserving
an old and important way of life. Living in traditional cottages and houses.
Village life continues as it has for hundreds of years. Farms are maintained
with horsepower and much of the livestock roam free. Traditional crafts and
trades are practised and used in everyday life, keeping the past alive.
Location
Cregneash is located in the southwest of the Island on Mull Hill between
Port Erin and Port St Mary.
By Vehicle:
Head to Port St Mary, then take the A31 from Port St Mary to Cregneash.
By Bus:
Plan your journey with our
Bus and Rail Timetables.
By Railway:
Travel on the Electric Railway to Douglas and then on the Stream Railway to
Port St Mary. Take the no. 1 bus route from Port St Mary to Cregneash.
The Site
Harry Kelly's Cottage
Crebbin's Cottage
Weaver's House and Shed
Turner's Shed
Cummal Beg (Little Dwelling), Museum and Exhibition
Smithy
Church Farm
Karran Farm
Farm Trail
Visiting Cregneash Village
To experience and understand more about the Manx people and their past way
of life;
a visit to this village is a must. Some of the houses and cottages are run
for visitors to experience local Manx crafts and trades. To view the living
museum a pass sticker must be purchased, which will allow entrance to the sites
around the village. Most of the opened cottages
have been maintained in whole or at least in part with traditional furnishings
and decoration. Beware that not all the buildings are open to the public.
Some are private residences. No ticket is required to eat at the cafe.
Related News Articles
- Wartime at Cregneash 15 August 2012
This weekend, as part of the Island at War event on the Steam Railway, visitors can travel by free vintage bus service from Port Erin and Port St. [More] - Manx Museum Sunday Opening 26 July 2012
The Manx Museum will once again open this Sunday (29 July) to local residents and visitors, and to welcome passengers from the ‘Quest for Adventure’ cruise ship scheduled to arrive early on Sunday morning. [More] - Hop tu Naa Weekend at Cregneash 25 October 2011
Young visitors with their turnip lanternsAs the rest of the British Isles prepares to celebrate Halloween, the village of Cregneash gets ready for a wonderful weekend of Hop tu Naa celebrations starting at 10am on Saturday 29th October, with ‘Jinnie the Witch and Friends’ and Traditional Hop tu Naa on Sunday 30th October. [More] - Record entry as 1,700 mountain bikers take up End to End Challenge 22 August 2011
A record entry of 1,700 mountain bikers will be tackling the Isle of Man Sleepwell Hotels End to End Challenge on September 18th. [More] - Hop Tu Naa Celebrations at Cregneash 21 October 2010
As the rest of the British Isles prepares to celebrate Halloween, The National Folk Museum at Cregneash will stage the annual traditional Manx Hop tu Naa celebration starting at 10am on Sunday 31st October 2010. [More]
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The Manx Cat (Learning about Cats (Capstone))
Joanne Mattern
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Manx Cats (Checkerboard Animal Library)
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The Manx Cat
Marjan Swantek
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