Local Events

Night Orienteering

One hour to locate as many posts with orienteering symbol as you can, in whatever order you choose. This is a free-order event in which participants have 1 hour to visit as many of the orienteering control flag locations marked on their map and pin-punch their score card to prove they have visited the control […]

October 24, 2025

South Barrule Car Park

Christmas City Lights – Douglas

The whole of Douglas will light up with the Christmas lights switch on at 7pm. Ice sculptures, live music and carol singing, children’s Fairground in Villiers Square, Artisan market on Marina Road and Santa’s grotto in the Strand shopping Centre.

November 20, 2025

5:30 pm

Santa and Mince Pies Trains-Groudle Railway

Get onboard and meet the big man himself. Mince Pie Trains run on boxing Day – 11am – 3.30pm TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY. Various times for tickets go to Buy tickets – Groudle Glen Railway (tickettailor.com)

December 13, 2025

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Groudle Glen Railway