Onchan is a district and the name of a parish which historically
included parts of the capital Douglas. Onchan has a thriving shopping
centre and a large pleasure park, as well as glens and nature walks.
The name Onchan was derived from Kirk Coonachan, a church named after a Celtic
Saint. Lieutenant Buckle Reeves is buried in the churchyard of Onchan's Parish Church
(St Peter's) and was the last surviving officer to have sailed with Nelson on
the Victory. Captain Bligh of the Bounty married a local girl in an earlier
church on the same site.
Events
Dates:
Sunday 04 April 2010 - Monday 05 April 2010
Description:
Easter Bunny Specials. Easter Bunny Specials on the Groudle Glen Railway, from 11am until 4.30pm. King Edward Road, Onchan.
Dates:
Tuesday 11 May 2010 - Wednesday 12 May 2010
Description:
IOM Postal History Society. Postal Auction will be held on Wednesday 12th May. Viewing at 8pm on Tuesday 11th May at the Archibald Knox, Onchan. Contact Bernard Osborne (823373) regarding lots for the Auction. Archibald Knox, Hillberry Road, Onchan.
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)
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