Isle of Man Guide

Cregneash Village

Cregneash

Open:	Low Season = Mar 31st - May 31st 2012 & Sept 1st - Nov 4th 2012: Daily, 10am - 4pm (last entry 4pm) High Season = Jun 1st - Aug 31st 2012: Daily, 10am - 5pm
Price:	PRICES FOR 2012 Adult: £4.50 Child (aged 5-15): £2.25 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £11 Groups (adult, pre-booked): £3.60 Groups (adult, un-booked): £4 FREE: Holders of a valid 5 Site Pass, 10 Day Heritage Explorer Pass, ACE Card holders and reciprocal agreement members.
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:
Cregneash is served by the no. 1 bus route from Douglas, Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary.

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.

Events Dates: Friday 26 October 2012 - Sunday 28 October 2012 Description: Hop tu Naa Ghost Trains. Ride the Ghost Train to the Castle of the Cursed or learn about some Manx folklore and visit Jinny the Witch and friends at Cregneash. ,, 01624663366. Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

Publications The Manx Cat (Learning about Cats (Capstone)) Joanne Mattern Capstone Press, Library Binding, July, 2002 ISBN: 0736813012 List Price: £11.93 New Price: £11.93 Used Price: £8.19 Third Party Price: £7.90 Buy Now More Info Manx Cats (Checkerboard Animal Library) Stuart A. Kallen Abdo&Daughters Publishing, Library Binding, September, 1995 ISBN: 1562394495 List Price: £11.10 Used Price: £20.46 Third Party Price: £11.28 Buy Now More Info The Manx Cat Marjan Swantek Tfh Pubns Inc, Hardcover, June, 1987 ISBN: 0866227245 List Price: £9.92 Buy Now More Info