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Courtyard Gallery


Open: All Year (NOW CLOSED AND MOVED):
   Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
   Sunday, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
   Tuesday - Friday, 11.30am - 5pm
Price: FREE
Disabled: Limited, Stairs - Chair Lift Available
Location: Tynwald Mills, St Johns
Parking: Ample, close by in Car Park

History

A registered charity, run by artist for artists. The gallery is run completely by volunteers, none of which receive a salary. The Courtyard Gallery artists are a group of over 50 and represent a variety of different styles. Each year the gallery promotes a new Manx artist, offering an opportunity, which otherwise may not have been available to them. Practising artists also hold workshops covering a variety of areas for any ability or age.

Location

The Courtyard Gallery is at Tynwald Mills, which is located along the road to Ballig. Taking the road beside Tynwald Hill in the village of St Johns near Peel in the midwest part of the island.

By Vehicle:
St John is near Peel along the A1. Take the road next to Tynwald Hill and proceed to the crossroads, follow the signs.

By Bus:
St John can be reached by the following bus routes: 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8, 10, X5. Travelling from Douglas, Peel and Ramsey. Take the road next to Tynwald Hill and follow it to the crossroads, 10 minute walk.

By Railway:
St John is not accessible by the Railways.

The Courtyard Gallery
Tynwald Mills
St Johns
Isle of Man
IM4 3AD

Tel +44 (0) 1624 801108

Visiting

The Courtyard Gallery offers visitors a unique chance to view and support the works of local Manx Artists. Many leading Manx Artist work with the gallery. There is a high standard of work produced on the Island, which may be completely unknown to the general public. The Gallery wishes to bring local art to local people and annually stages exhibitions covering a large area of works from crafts to one person shows. Whatever the art, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors a year, don't miss out.


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Note

This attraction has been renamed to "Sayle Gallery" now moved to the Villa Colonnade, Douglas.


Courtyard Gallery, Tynwald Mills, St Johns

Courtyard Gallery, Tynwald Mills, St Johns

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