Isle of Knox 2025/26
Throughout 2025 and 2026 visit the Isle of Man to gain experience and understanding of Archibald Knox, the great designer and artist. In partnership with the Archibald Knox Forum and Manx National Heritage there are a number of Exhibitions, Talks, Workshops, Walks and the self-guided Knox Trail taking place all through 2025 & 2026.
As part of the big event the Manx Museum will feature an exhibition from 5th April 2025 to 1st March 2026. Knox pieces are being supplied by many sources thanks to, Manx National Heritage, third party museums, dealers and personal collectors. In the past there have been significant exhibitions of Knox in the UK and the USA but this event will be larger, and more comprehensive. It will showcase Knox, his work and the Isle of Man to the world from the vantage point of the island's importance to his work and spirit.
You will experience wonderful examples of his work, many currently in private collections or not on public display. You will also appreciate how this beautiful island's history, culture, spirituality and scenery inspired and motivated this great designer, artist and teacher.
Archibald Knox Blue Badge Walks
On these immersive tours, you’ll visit key locations in Knox's life in Douglas and also visit Braddan and Douglas Borough cemeteries where 20 of his designed gravesand headstones can be found.
Tours can be booked by clicking here
Other Events Taking Place - Dates and Venues TBC
- Talks by Chris Hobbell - Managing Director of AK Forum
- Lectures by Dr Stephen A Martin & Anthony Bernbaum of the Peartree Collection will be on 5th April 2025
- Countryside walks provided by Blue Badge Guide Catrina Livingston
The walks will be provided by a Manx Registered Blue Badge Guide. If none of these dates suit, please contact Jacqueline Yates - jacquelineyates@icloud.com, to arrange an alternative date.
Details
THE ARCHIBALD KNOX TRAIL
The Archibald Knox Trail has been developed using QR code technology. By using the maps shown below you can plan a visit to see 27 places of Knox interest on the Isle of Man which contain over 60 items of his work, or details about his life.
For example, Braddan New cemetery is one of the 27 places but in the cemetery are 12 graves designed by, or associated with Knox.
As the website maps are of smaller scale than the actual physical map leaflet you may have to try capturing the scan a few times before being successful.
People of the Isle of Man, and visitors, can obtain free Knox Trail leaflets at visitors' centres, hotels, public houses and libraries.
Trail booklets can be purchased at the Manx Museum or via the The Archibald Knox Forum email - akforum@manx.net
If you need any advice about your Archibald Knox break, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What's Included
- Return air or sea travel to the Isle of Man
- Accommodation of your choice
For your peace of mind, a £2.50 per person ATOL Protection Contribution applies to all air holidays
Other Information
The lead-in price quoted for this offer is per person, based on two adult foot passengers sailing from Heysham on the 17th September, staying at the Sefton Express for three nights, and was correct as at 11th June 2024.
This package is operated by Visit IOM. When making a booking you are accepting our Terms & Conditions of business.
There are additional special terms which apply to this holiday. By making a booking, you agree that you accept all of these terms:
- Full payment for your travel arrangements is required at the time of booking. Once booked, the travel costs are entirely non-refundable.
- If you need to make any changes to your travel arrangements, please contact us and we will do our best to assist. However in many cases changes may not be permitted, and any changes which can be made are likely to incur extra costs.
- The quoted package prices do not include transfers between Ronaldsway Airport and your accommodation. Douglas is around 20 minutes by taxi from the airport. A bus service also runs between the airport and Douglas town centre.
- The cost of this break does not include travel insurance, however comprehensive travel insurance is essential. If you need to arrange travel insurance please contact us.
- If you intend to travel with sporting equipment of any kind, please call us on 01624 654654 before making a booking, so that we can check with the relevant carrier whether space is available and whether any additional costs would apply.
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