Visit Us

Visit Us - Take a Tour or Watch a Sitting
Tours
Tynwald Library Regular tours are held each week (excluding public holidays) on:
  • Monday at 2.00pm
  • Friday at 10.00am
 It is not usually necessary to book but if you wish to reserve a place you may do so by calling the Tynwald Library on (01624) 685520 or emailing library@tynwald.org.im. There is no charge for tours and they usually take approximately an hour and a half.

It is also possible to pre-book tours at other times, including evenings and weekends. To request this please call or email the Tynwald Library giving an indication of the requested date, time and number in your party and we will contact you to confirm.

Please be aware that due to the age of the building, some parts of the tour are accessible only via stairs. Mobility impaired visitors can be accommodated via a different route but prior notice would be appreciated.
Watch a Sitting
Tynwald 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.
On sitting days the times are as follows:
  • Tynwald - 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10.30 - 13.00 and 14.30 to no later than 20.00, including a 30 min break around 17.00. Please note that timings are approximate and the sitting may continue into Wed and Thu.

  • 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) 10.30 - 13.00 and 14.15 - 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 are followed.

Please consult the How to Find Us - Location Map for directions and location of the nearest public car parks.