About
The Centre for WW1 Internment tells the story of the Knockaloe Internment Camp, its guards and staff and over 30,000 German, Austro-Hungarian and Turkish civilian men who were held as internees behind its barbed wire between 1914 and 1919.
Based in Patrick Village, near Peel, in the west of the Isle of Man, the area was the site the largest ever WW1 Internment Camp and was central to the British Government's Enemy Alien Policy.
Exhibition: With audio visual interpretation, many original artefacts from the Camp and a 1:500 interactive scale model of the Camp, find our more about what life was like behind the barbed wire of Knockaloe Internment Camp over 100 years ago.
Walk: From the Centre of the Old School (former Courthouse to the Camp), you can explore the former Camp itself, the graveyard and the 'Garden of Barbed Wire'. The Walk is guided by our free app and map leaflet which can be picked up at the Visitor Centre.
Database: Our database collates and retells the stories of all WW1 internees and their families from all WW1 Internment Camps across the British Isles, for future generations.
The Charity would love to hear stories from descendants of Knockaloe internees or guards. If you are a Knockaloe descendant please contact our research team before visiting on info@knockaloe.im to ensure that advance research can be carried out prior to a visit and that Trustee and lead researcher, Alison Jones, can be there personally to meet you during your visit and find out what is available about your family story.
Please E-mail info@knockaloe.im for further information.
Entrance Fees:
Individuals: Entry to the Centre is FREE however we very much welcome DONATIONS which allow us to cover our ongoing running costs of the Centre, and will allow us to continue to develop it.
Groups: For commercially organised groups where visitors are paying an overall fee for their trip and/or guide, there is a charge of £6.00 per person (or £7.00 per person to include a tea/coffee), payable by the tour operator/coach driver/guide before or upon arrival.
For Groups of 20 people or more who would like a full guided tour of the Centre, graveyard and site of the former camp (we suggest you allow a minimum of 2 hours for your visit), there is a charge of £10.00 per person (this also includes complimentary tea/coffee). For groups less than 20 people requesting a full tour, a minimum charge applies.
For further information and to make a booking please E-mail info@knockaloe.im
The Knockaloe Charitable Trust
Registered Charity Number 1272
Guide Prices
Individuals : Entry to the Centre is FREE however we very much welcome DONATIONS which allow us to cover our ongoing running costs of the Centre, and will allow us to continue to develop it.
Groups : For commercially organised groups where visitors are paying an overall fee for their trip and/or guide, there is a charge of £6.00 per person (or £7.00pp to include a tea/coffee), payable by the tour operator/coach driver/guide before or upon arrival.
For Groups of 20 people or more who would like a full guided tour of the Centre, graveyard and site of the former camp (we suggest you allow a minimum of 2 hours for your visit), there is a charge of £10.00 per person (this also includes complimentary tea/coffee). For groups less than 20 people requesting a full tour, a minimum charge applies.
For further information and to make a booking please E-mail info@knockaloe.im
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp / Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - The Research Room is open to descendants by appointment all year round, please E-mail info@knockaloe.im for further information.
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties - For large parties it is advisable to let us know in advance please E-mail info@knockaloe.im
- Available for wedding receptions - The Community Room is available for private hire for further information please contact info@knockaloe.im
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs Accepted - Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- Event Venue - The Community Room is available for private hire for further information please contact info@knockaloe.im
- Group Friendly
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction - Walk: From the Centre of the Old School (former Courthouse to the Camp), you can explore the former Camp itself, the graveyard and the 'Garden of Barbed Wire'. The Walk is guided by our free app and map leaflet which can be picked up at the Visitor Centre.
- Village Location
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Guided tours for large groups are available if booked in advance please E-mail info@knockaloe.im for further details and to discuss availability.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Guided tours for descendants of Knockaloe internees and guards are available upon request. Please Email info@knockaloe.im for further details and to discuss availability.
