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• Iconic Heritage Sites Open Winter Weekends 11 January 2013
  For some great days out this winter, Peel Castle, Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen are open to the public for weekends from 9 February 2013. [More]
• Isle of Man in TV Spotlight 20 June 2012
  The Isle of Man is set to gain some great TV coverage following recent visits from two high profile TV crews. [More]
• Lady Isabella opens for Mother’s Day Weekend 16 March 2012
  Make this Mother’s Day weekend extra special with a visit to the Great Laxey Wheel, the world’s largest working waterwheel and iconic symbol of our Island. [More]
• The Laxey Wheel gets a Birthday Makeover 1 April 2011
  To celebrate Manx National Heritage’s 125th anniversary, staff have treated our famous Laxey Wheel to a wonderful birthday makeover. [More]
• Discover ‘Accredited’ Manx National Heritage sites in 2011 23 March 2011
  Now’s your chance to rediscover the Island’s heritage treasures with an early Spring visit to a national heritage site. [More]
• Where were you on 10:10:10? 14 October 2010
  The Laxey Wheel was bustling with activity last Sunday as the One World Centre and Manx National Heritage worked to place the Island on the 10: [More]
• 10: 10: 10 – Putting the Isle of Man on the Map 23 September 2010
  On Sunday 10th October 2010, people across the world will be taking practical action to reduce carbon emissions. [More]
• The Great Laxey Bug Hunt 9 June 2010
  There are lots of creepy crawlies to be found in and around the glen at the Great Laxey Wheel. [More]
• Laxey Wheel keeps turning! – Thanks to the dream catcher appeal 11 May 2010
  On Saturday 1st May 2010 Manx National Heritage was joined by Peel resident Joan Caine who became one of only a handful of people to have the honour of turning on the Laxey Wheel - an opportunity which Mrs Caine enjoyed courtesy of her family’s generosity in placing the winning bid in the Manx Radio Dream Catcher auction in October last year. [More]
• Laxey Wheel Birthday Celebration 23 September 2009
  On Sunday 27th September 2009, Manx National Heritage will be hosting an activity day at the Great Laxey Wheel to mark the birthday of this historic site. [More]
• Boredom buster discovery trails launch this summer! 11 August 2009
  Manx National Heritage has launched two new discovery trails this week aimed at 5-11 year olds. [More]
• Laxey Wheel - ‘better than the London Eye’! 29 June 2009
  The Great Laxey Wheel received a visit from the BBC earlier this month, to film for the first episode of the 2010 series of ‘Coast’, which begins in the Isle of Man and will feature the Laxey Mines and the Island’s most historic waterwheel. [More]
• MNH and IOM Railways launch 'Laxey Wheel Rail Explorer' 26 May 2009
  On Saturday 30th May 2009, Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Railways will launch a new ticket incorporating travel on the Manx Electric Railway and admission to the Great Laxey Wheel, one of the Isle of Man’s most iconic sites. [More]
• MNH Acquires Historic Mining Artefacts 16 October 2007
  Manx National Heritage has recently acquired two fascinating objects connected to the Island’s mining history. [More]
• Manx National Heritage and Manx Transport Museum Group 1 March 2007
  The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) has given special awards to Manx National Heritage and the Manx Transport Museum Group for their care and presentation of the Isle of Man’s heritage. [More]
• Mnh Wins National Heritage Accolade 11 December 2006
  Manx National Heritage has won a major award for the outstanding way it informs and involves the public at the Laxey Wheel. [More]
• Conservation Work At the Great Laxey Wheel 18 October 2006
  After a short period of conservation work during the summer period the Great Laxey Wheel, is once again fully operational. [More]
• Tower Insurance Join Friends of Manx National Heritage as Corporate Members 27 June 2006
  Tower Insurance are the latest corporate member to join The Friends of Manx National Heritage corporate scheme. [More]
• Treasure Hunt Winner 27 September 2004
  A visitor from Liverpool has won the Great Laxey Wheel Treasure Hunt. [More]
• Great Laxey Mines Railway 12 August 2004
  DoLGE is to give approval for the Great Laxey Mines Railway Ltd to carry passengers. [More]
• National Archaeology Day 13 July 2004
  Manx National Heritage will National Archaeology Day at the Great Laxey Wheel on Sunday 18th July. [More]
• Treasure Hunt at Wheel 30 April 2004
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is launching the Great Laxey Wheel Treasure Hunt on May 1st. [More]
• 800 Celebrate Easter at Laxey Wheel 18 April 2004
  Visitors turned out in their hundreds on Easter Monday to celebrate Easter at The Great Laxey Wheel. [More]
• Easter at the Laxey Wheel 7 April 2004
  Manx National Heritage begins the celebrations of 150 years of the Laxey Wheel on Easter Monday. [More]
• New Pipes for Snaefell Wheel 10 February 2004
  The Water Authority is lending its support to the project to restore the Snaefell Wheel. [More]
• New Brochures 27 October 2003
  The Government starts distributing its 2004 brochure today. [More]
• Laxey Wheel Stops Turning 18 September 2003
  Major work has commenced on the Laxey Wheel in preparation of its 150th birthday next September. [More]