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Watch a Sitting
Anyone may watch a sitting of Tynwald the House of Keys or the Legislative Council from the public galleries located in each chamber.
Details of the sitting dates are found in the Session Timetable - https://tynwald.im/business/sittings
Recess periods - when there are no scheduled sittings of Tynwald or its Branches, the House of Keys and the Legislative Council - will be added shortly.
On sitting days the times are as follows:
Tynwald Court - 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 to 18.30, including a 30 min break around 16.00.
Please note that timings are approximate and sittings may continue later than 18.30 and also into Wednesday and Thursday.
House of Keys - Tuesday (except 3rd in each month) 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.15 - 17.30 or earlier if the business is concluded.
Legislative Council - Tuesday (except 3rd in each month) 10.00 - 17.30 or earlier if the business is concluded.
Order Papers for the sitting in progress are available to the public from the Messengers in the Lobby. The public may come and go freely during sittings provided there is no disturbance caused and the rules of conduct for Tynwald Court and the House of Keys are followed.
Accessibility
Tynwald and Keys Chambers have a hearing aid loop system which is activated when sittings are in session. The full access guide can be read here - https://www.tynwald.org.im/visit/access-guide
Tours
Weekly Tours in Douglas
Regular tours are held each week (excluding public holidays) on:
Monday at 2.00pm, Wednesday at 2.00pm (May - September only) and Friday at 10.00am
There is no charge for tours and they usually take approximately an hour and a half.
It is not usually necessary to book but if you wish to reserve a place you may do so by calling on (01624) 685500 or emailing enquiries@tynwald.org.im.
It is also possible to pre-book tours at other times, including evenings and weekends. To request this please call or email giving an indication of the requested date, time and number in your party and we will contact you to confirm.
