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Laxey Wheel Conservation secures prestigious Institute of Historic Building Conservation Award

Laxey Wheel Conservation secures prestigious Institute of Historic Building Conservation Award

Posted on 13 November 2023

Manx National Heritage is delighted to have been awarded the Institute of Historic Building Conservation North West Conservation Award for conservation of the Great Laxey Wheel. The award […]
A New Discovery in The Great Laxey Wheel’s History

A New Discovery in The Great Laxey Wheel’s History

Posted on 09 February 2023

Manx National Heritage has made an important new discovery in the history of the Laxey Wheel. In January 2023 a selection of watercolours from a gentleman’s tour of […]
OFFICIAL REOPENING OF THE WORLD FAMOUS GREAT LAXEY WHEEL

OFFICIAL REOPENING OF THE WORLD FAMOUS GREAT LAXEY WHEEL

Posted on 13 October 2022

Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce the official re-opening of the Great Laxey Wheel, following a major conservation project. The world famous treasured landmark was officially re-opened […]
Re-commissioning the Great Laxey Wheel

Re-commissioning the Great Laxey Wheel

Posted on 22 September 2022

A project to conserve the Great Laxey Wheel, one of the Isle of Man’s most treasured landmark monuments is nearing completion, thanks to a major conservation project funded […]
MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE 2022 SEASON BEGINS!

MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE 2022 SEASON BEGINS!

Posted on 23 March 2022

Manx National Heritage look after many of the nation’s most iconic historic sites including the Laxey Wheel, Castle Rushen and Peel Castle.  From 1 April these sites will […]
LAXEY WHEEL CONSERVATION BEGINS

LAXEY WHEEL CONSERVATION BEGINS

Posted on 13 January 2022

2022 has begun with a flurry of activity at the Great Laxey Wheel, where contractors have commenced work on a project to repair and conserve the iconic waterwheel. […]
CONTRACTORS SOUGHT TO MAKE HISTORY CONSERVING THE GREAT LAXEY WHEEL

CONTRACTORS SOUGHT TO MAKE HISTORY CONSERVING THE GREAT LAXEY WHEEL

Posted on 27 September 2021

Can you help with the conservation of one of the Isle of Man’s best known and loved ancient monuments? Manx National Heritage, the registered charity responsible for the […]
DOORS TO MORE MNH HERITAGE SITES SET TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON 16 JULY

DOORS TO MORE MNH HERITAGE SITES SET TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON 16 JULY

Posted on 12 July 2021

Manx National Heritage (MNH), the charity responsible for the care and promotion of the Isle of Man’s natural and cultural heritage, is delighted to confirm that, thanks to […]
Laxey Wheel Repairs and Maintenance

Laxey Wheel Repairs and Maintenance

Posted on 24 March 2021

MNH is delighted to announce that it has agreed a plan with the Treasury to get the Laxey Wheel running again at the earliest opportunity. The new partnership […]
Laxey Wheel to undergo repair

Laxey Wheel to undergo repair

Posted on 10 September 2020

The Isle of Man’s most iconic historic monument, The Great Laxey Wheel, has temporarily stopped turning after suffering a failure of one of the rods connecting the wheel […]
Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen Open Weekends

Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen Open Weekends

Posted on 21 February 2019

Manx National Heritage, the national heritage agency for the Isle of Man, is delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of Castle Rushen and The Great Laxey Wheel for […]
Weekend Openings at Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen

Weekend Openings at Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen

Posted on 03 March 2017

Following a bumper half term, Manx National Heritage, the national heritage agency for the Isle of Man, is delighted to announce the opening of Castle Rushen and The […]
Opening Times and Admission Charges 2014

Opening Times and Admission Charges 2014

Posted on 03 February 2014

Manx National Heritage opening times and admission charges are now available for 2014. Peel Castle, Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen will open to the public for weekends from Saturday […]
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