Foxdale Heritage Centre

Small volunteer-run museum in the old railway station at Foxdale on the history of the village and its lead, zinc and silver mines.

Opening hoursFree admission Partially accessible

Directions

Limited operations. The centre opens only occasionally, normally on the first Sunday of the month in summer, and it asks visitors to check before travelling.

About the museum

Foxdale lies in the hills between Peel and St John’s and was once the centre of the island’s richest mining area, where lead, zinc and silver were worked from the 1700s into the early 20th century. The Foxdale Heritage Centre occupies the former railway station on Mines Road, which once served the village by rail.

The museum was opened by local volunteers in 2004 and was renovated in later years. Its displays record village life, the mines and the people who worked them, and the railway that served them. It is staffed by volunteers and opens only occasionally, normally on the first Sunday of the month in summer and on the Manx National Heritage Open Days, and by arrangement for groups.

Highlights

Former Foxdale railway station building
Displays on the lead, zinc and silver mining industry
Village history and railway memorabilia
Opens on the first Sunday of summer months and on Heritage Open Days

Permanent exhibition

Foxdale mines and railway – Displays on the history of Foxdale, its lead, zinc and silver mines, and the railway that served the village.

Founded: 2004
Operated by: Foxdale Heritage Centre (volunteer-run)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free; donations are welcome.

Accessibility

Partially wheelchair accessible
Elevator: no information
Accessible restroom: no information
Accessible parking: no information
Service dogs welcome: no information
Tactile models & exhibits: no information
Sign language tours: no information
Easy-to-read materials: no information
Audio description: no information

Most wheelchairs can pass through the double doors when they are open, and there is a small lip at the front door that is manageable with a helper. Visitors with specific needs should contact the centre in advance.