Children from Ballacottier School enjoying Warp and Weft Workshops at the House of Manannan

Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce an inspiring programme of interactive workshops for schools, designed to bring history, culture, and creativity to life for Isle of Man students.

Running from September 2025 to March 2026, the programme offers a diverse range of educational experiences at iconic heritage sites, tailored for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learners. From exploring toys of the past to stepping inside a Victorian classroom, pupils will discover the Isle of Man’s rich history and heritage in exciting, memorable ways.

Anthea Young, Education Officer at Manx National Heritage said:

“We are thrilled to launch this exciting series of workshops to inspire young people to connect with the Isle of Man’s past. Each workshop combines storytelling, play, and hands-on discovery, ensuring that pupils not only learn about history but experience it first-hand.”

Workshops in the programme include:

• Towers, Turrets & Tales
  Castle Rushen, 22–24 September 2025 (KS1 & KS2)
  Unlock the history and architecture of Castle Rushen with an adventurous castle exploration.
  Booking code: Tower2025
• Seaside, Sandcastles & Suitcases
  Manx Museum, 29 September–2 October 2025 (KS1)
  Step back to the golden age of Island holidays with souvenirs, postcards, and Punch & Judy.
  Booking code: Seaside2025
• Knox – Landscapes, Light & Legacy
  Manx Museum, 14–16 October 2025 (KS2)
  Discover Archibald Knox’s artistry before creating your own Knox-inspired masterpiece.
  Booking code: Knox2025
• Rocks & Relics
  Manx Museum, 4–7 November 2025 (KS2)
  A hands-on geology workshop exploring fossils, sediments, and the Giant Deer.
  Booking code: Rocks2025
• Settlers & Stones
  Manx Museum, 17–20 November 2025 (KS2)
  Journey through Manx prehistory from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to the Iron Age.
  Booking code: Stone2025
• A Victorian Christmas at the Grove
  Grove Museum, 2–11 December 2025 (KS1 & KS2)
  Decorate a traditional tree, sing carols, and experience a Victorian family Christmas.
  Booking code: Grove2025
• Terrific Treasures
  House of Manannan, 19–22 January 2026 (KS2)
  Discover national treasures including coins, jewellery, and ceremonial artefacts.
  Booking code: Treasures2026
• Warp and Weft – Raiders and Traders
  House of Manannan, 3–11 February 2026 (KS2)
  Explore Viking textiles and sagas through creative weaving and storytelling.
  Booking code: Warpweft2026
• Victorian Schooldays
  Old Grammar School, 23–26 March 2026 (KS1 & KS2)
  Experience life in a Victorian classroom, complete with lessons, playtimes, and costumes. Booking code: School2025

In addition to the workshops, a range of loan boxes, guides and resources are available to bring learning to life on subjects including Vikings, WWI and WWII, Early People in Man, Playful Pasts and Lives at Sea, with resources available in both English and Manx Language. A wide range of downloadable resources are also available to support learning at home and in the classroom. 

To find out more, book a workshop for your school or discover the range of resources available, visit http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/learn