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Today Wed 14 Oct

NSC leisure pool

Published change today: Lane swimming: deep end only from 19:45 for the 20:00–21:00 session. Regular times: Fun sessions 16:30–19:00. Quiet beach pool 09:00–15:45.

Weekly swim timetable & any day ↓

Family events coming up

Fri 23 OctIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest. ↗South Barrule Forest, Foxdale
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 NovMyths & Magic at Peel Castle ↗Peel Castle, Peel
Sat 24 OctRoom on the Broom Day ↗House of Manannan, Peel
Mon 26 OctLittle Spooky Cinema – Casper ↗Manx Museum, Douglas
Wed 28 OctTiny Turnips Festival 2026 ↗Cregneash
Fri 30 OctLittle Spooky Cinema – Coco ↗Manx Museum, Douglas

All family events in the calendar →

Details checked 11 October 2026 · prices in GBP. Sessions, seasonal hours and availability can change; each listing links to its source.

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5 places to explore

SwimmingDouglas · Indoor

NSC swimming

A splash in Coral Cove, the beach pool or a family fun session. Flumes have a minimum height of 1.2m.

All ages · adult supervision rules apply

When to go

Session timetable below. Pool hours differ from the sports centre’s opening hours.

Prices Ages 0–3 Free · more

Ages 0–3: Free
Ages 4–7: £2.85
Ages 8–15: £3.95
Ages 16–64: £5.70
Ages 65+: £3.95

No booking normally required. Busy weekends and school holidays may use 90-minute sessions. Check adult-to-child admission ratios before travelling.

Manx Sport & Recreation ↗Call venue Pool admission rules

Soft playSt John’s · Indoor

Tree Top Tumble

Baby sensory play, a toddler area and a bigger climbing space at Tynwald Mills.

Baby & toddler areas · main play area up to 11 years / 1.45m

When to go

Daily, 10:00–17:00, in the sessions below.

10:00–12:00
13:00–15:00
15:00–17:00

Prices Under 2 £3.50 · more

Under 2: £3.50
Over 2 (venue wording): £5.50

Prices cover up to two hours. Confirm the age-two price with the venue. Parents supervise their own children; baby changing is available.

Tynwald Mills ↗Call venue

Soft play & gamesOnchan · Indoor

Manx Fun Farm

A rainy-day mix of the Fun Barn, ten-pin bowling, Laserblast and roller skating on Whitebridge Road.

Soft play & bowling · Laserblast over 5s

When to go

Fun Barn: Monday–Saturday. The 16:30–18:00 session requires advance booking. Roller skating: Friday–Saturday, or Monday–Saturday in school holidays.

10:30–12:00
12:00–13:30
13:30–15:00
15:00–16:30

Prices Fun Barn Call for current admission price · more

Fun Barn: Call for current admission price
Bowling · child 11 & under: £5.50 / 1 game · £10 / 2
Bowling · adult: £6.50 / 1 game · £11 / 2
Laserblast: £5 per person / game
Roller skating: £7 · £5 with own skates

Published by Visit Isle of Man; confirm with the venue before setting off. Bowling and Laserblast bookings: 01624 673710. Games and skating have separate sessions.

Visit Isle of Man ↗Call venue Book games by phone

Animals & outdoorsBallaugh · Outdoor

Curraghs Wildlife Park

Animals, play areas and a walk through the curragh. A full day out in the north of the island.

All ages

When to go

Until 2 November 2026: daily 09:30–17:00, last admission 16:00. Winter: Thursday–Sunday, closing at 16:00; confirm winter admission times.

Prices Adult · 16+ £13 · more

Adult · 16+: £13
Child · 2–15: £9.50
Under 2: Free
Concession: £10.50
Carer: Free · evidence may be needed

Listed paid day tickets include an optional £1 conservation donation, which you can decline. Seasonal hours and weather closures apply.

Curraghs Wildlife Park ↗Call venue Day tickets

Explore & discoverDouglas · Indoor

Manx Museum

Viking treasures, natural history and the island’s story. A free indoor option for a change of pace.

All ages · ages 16 & under need an adult

When to go

Daily 09:30–16:30. The venue describes 09:30–11:30, except Saturdays and school holidays, as generally quieter.

Prices General admission Free · more

General admission: Free
Donation: Optional · £10 suggested

Special events may have separate charges. The Bay Room Café is currently closed; check the venue for updates.

Manx National Heritage ↗Call venue

Pack the goggles

NSC swim planner

Leisure pool · 7 September–22 December 2026

Choose a day

Choose a date to see its regular sessions and any published exceptions.

Fun sessions cover the leisure pool. Quiet times below are for the beach pool; the flow pool has separate lessons and restrictions. This is the regular weekly timetable, subject to holiday changes.

Day	Fun sessions	Quiet beach pool
Monday	16:30–19:00	09:00–15:45
Tuesday	16:30–19:00	09:00–15:45
Wednesday	16:30–19:00	09:00–15:45
Thursday	16:30–19:00	09:00–12:00
Friday	16:30–19:00	09:00–15:45
Saturday	12:30–14:00 · 14:30–16:00	09:00–12:00
Sunday	12:30–14:00 · 14:30–16:00	09:00–12:00

Full leisure timetable (PDF) ↗Training pool (PDF) ↗Closures & timetable changes ↗

Checked 11 October 2026. Read the latest exceptions before travelling. A regular session is not confirmation of space.

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