About
Settled on an upland plateau overlooking the Calf of Man, Cregneash village was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and customs which characterised the crofting way of life. Step inside the Manx cottages to see how crofters lived through stories, skills and craft demonstrations. Take time to enjoy the changing seasons and natural history. You may see cats with no tails, four-horned sheep and traditional farming practices in action.
Cregneash Village also offers good sky views in all directions. Cregneash is the perfect place to admire the stars, with some of the darkest skies on Island.
Cregneash Village is one of 26 registered Dark Sky Discovery Sites on the Isle of Man. With the help of Interpretation Boards on site, stargazers can fully enjoy the stunning views on offer in the Manx skies.
Advice and Safety:
The stargazing site is located at the picnic area, in front of the Creg y Shee Café in the Cregneash village. The area is grassed with picnic tables present.
Guide Prices
Adults £14 – all visitors have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 at point of entry
Students £5.50 (over 18 with a valid Student Card)
Children FREE (children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult)
Your admission:
• All admission tickets for Cregneash have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 to Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603). This donation directly supports the ongoing conservation and management of the Isle of Man’s most significant historic buildings, landscapes, archives and museum collections. Should you wish to opt out of this voluntary contribution, please inform a member of staff at the ticket desk at the time of purchase.
• Children aged 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some special events may incur an additional admission charge.
• Student discount is available on production of a valid student card.
• Group discounts are available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors booked 7 days in advance.
• Holiday & Annual Passes – admission is only permitted on production of a valid card. Cards are valid for the named person and are not transferable. ID may also be requested. Free access is for 14 days from the first day of use on a Holiday Pass and 1 Year from first date of use on an Annual Pass for Isle of Man residents.
• Free admission available to children under 18 years of age, persons accompanying a disabled visitor, GO Explore Heritage Friends of Manx National Heritage Card holders & reciprocal organisations.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Leisure Facilities
- Shop
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking available
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Accepts major credit and debit cards
- Approx length of visit - 1h+
- Groups Accepted
- Major credit cards acceptable
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties - Please email groups.mnh@mnh.im for more information
- Dog Friendly
- Event Venue
- Group Friendly
- Stargazer Friendly
- Toilets
- TT & Biker Friendly
Provider Features
- In countryside - What 3 Words: https://what3words.com/soups.blatant.relieving/
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed towards Groups - Please email groups.mnh@mnh.im for more information
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted - Please visit https://manxnationalheritage.im/cregneash-school-visits/ or email schoolvisits@mnh.im for more information
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15