Here's what else is coming up

Tuesday, 13th January

• Douglas Cemetery – Archibald Knox Tour

  • Tue 13th Jan
  • Arts
  • Public Art

  Join Manx Registered Tour Guides for a short town walk around Douglas Borough Cemetery across the road from the iconic TT Grandstand. Archibald Knox (1864 to 1933) was an extraordinary artist and designer who was born in the Isle of Man and spent much of his life here. He studied and taught at the D...

• Archibald Knox Tour - Douglas Cemetery

  • Tue 13th Jan
  • Community
  • Historical

  Join Manx Registered Tour Guides for a short town walk around Douglas Borough Cemetery across the road from the iconic TT Grandstand. Archibald Knox (1864 to 1933) was an extraordinary artist and designer who was born in the Isle of Man and spent much of his life here. He studied and taught at the D...

• Walking Hockey

  • Tue 13th Jan
  • Community
  • Sport

  Get fit and have fun at the same time – try Walking Hockey! There’s no running allowed… but don’t be fooled, walking hockey is more than a gentle stroll around the pitch! Whether you’ve played hockey before or you’re just keen to try something new, Walking Hockey is for you. No special equipment nee...

Saturday, 17th January

• Archibald Knox: 'The Deer's Cry'

  • Sat 17th Jan
  • Arts
  • Talks & Speaking

  Join Yvonne Cresswell, former Manx National Heritage Curator: Art & Social History, for a fascinating exploration of Archibald Knox's beautiful, illuminated manuscript The Deer's Cry.

• Archibald Knox: ‘The Deer’s Cry’

  • Sat 17th Jan
  • Arts
  • Museum & Exhibition

  Join Yvonne Cresswell, former MNH Curator: Art & Social History, for a fascinating exploration of Archibald Knox’s beautiful, 'The Deer's Cry' Archibald Knox: ‘The Deer’s Cry’ – 17th January 2026, 2pm Inspired by the ancient prayer known as 'St. Patrick’s Breastplate' or 'The Deer’s Cry', the ma...

Sunday, 18th January

• Winter Wedding Fayre

  • Sun 18th Jan
  • Community
  • Charity & Causes

  The Empress Hotel is hosting a Winter Wedding Fayre on Sunday 18th January 2026 from 12 noon to 3pm. Free entry. Meet Island wedding suppliers, view our function rooms and the fabulous Penthouse Suite too. The 2027 Wedding Brochure will also be available.

Wednesday, 21st January

• Walk in the Footsteps of Archibald Knox – The Cronk, Killane Mill and Bollyn Road

  • Wed 21st Jan
  • Community
  • Walking Tours

  Join Catriona Livingstone for a walking tour through the beautiful Manx countryside to see the landscapes that inspired Archibald Knox’s work. 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 creativi...

Saturday, 24th January

• Knox in Focus: Archibald Knox’s Grave and Recent Memorial Restoration

  • Sat 24th Jan
  • Arts
  • Talks & Speaking

  Knox in Focus: Chris Hobdell, the managing director of the Archibald Knox Forum, will be delivering insightful talks on three fascinating subjects Chris Hobdell, the managing director of the Archibald Knox Forum, will be delivering insightful talks on three fascinating subjects related to the life a...