The artist and designer, Archibald Knox, was anonymous and elusive, an intensely private man who did not seek to promote himself, but whose soul and creativity live on in his extraordinary art and designs. These walks will take us into the Manx countryside where you can experience for yourself the place that inspired Knox and deepen your understanding of the man himself. Walking is a sensory way to experience a place and a visceral way to appreciate Knox and his work. As we walk and talk about Knox’s life and legacy, there will be time to pause and take in the wonder of the light and the views, that are not that much different now, than as he experienced them.
Castletown Harbour & Castle Area
10am – 1pm, 7 December 2025
A stroll through historic Castletown. The harbour, seafront and Castle are as they were when Knox captured them in his paintings. The route follows the Silverburn River, the inner harbour area and along the seafront to Scarlett Point.
- Start Point: Castletown Town Hall
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- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Toilets: At start point
- Walking Terrain: Urban roads and coastal and river footpaths
- Distance: 4.6 miles
Image: Low Tide, Inner Harbour, Castletown by Archibald Knox (MNH 1954-5668)
Prints of images by Archibald Knox are available to purchase here
If you would like more detailed information about the event, or to book a private group walk, please contact: Catriona Livingstone at catriona@manxwalks.im
Please note: Ticket sales are non refundable, more information available here
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