National Folk Museum at Cregneash

The picturesque village of Cregneash was one of the last strongholds of the traditional customs, crafts, and skills which characterised the Manx crofter’s way of life.

Set in beautiful countryside in the south of the Island you’ll find a number of thatched Manx cottages which are open for you to explore.

Visit Manxman Harry Kelly’s cottage where there’ll be Manx Bonnag cooking on the fire, speak to the village’s joiner and blacksmith and attend a service at St Peter’s Church.

You’ll also see the fields being worked with horse-drawn equipment, villagers thatching the roofs, dying wool, spinning, weaving and wood turning and have a chance to learn about the growing and preparation of Manx food.

In the fields surrounding Cregneash you’ll spot plough horses, shorthorn cows and Manx Loaghtan sheep.

Feel free to amble long the country lanes to the Meayll Circle (a megalithic chambered tomb) or explore the rock formations at the Chasms.

Opening times:
Open daily 29 March to 31 May and 1 September to 3 November 10.00 – 4.00
1 June to 31 August 10.00 to 5.00