Centre for WW1 Internment, Knockaloe and Patrick Community Centre — Local services in Patrick

The Centre for WW1 Internment, Knockaloe and Patrick Community Centre offers a profound and insightful experience for those interested in the history of World War I internment. The centre provides a comprehensive look at the internment camps on the Isle of Man, with well-curated exhibits and detailed accounts that bring this often-overlooked part of history to life. The blend of historical artifacts, personal stories, and informative displays make it an engaging visit for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate, adding depth to the experience with their informative commentary. Set in a welcoming community space, the Centre also serves as a hub for local events, enriching the cultural fabric of the area. Overall, it's a valuable and moving visit, offering both education and reflection on a significant...

We visited the centre as part of family history research into my wife’s great-grandfather who she believed was interned at Knockaloe. We booked a special visit and the reception and service we got from Rachel and Alison was excellent. Rachel had done a lot of research into my wife’s great-grandfather and was able to paint a picture of his internment, life in the camp, repatriation and some of his life after the war. We spent a thoroughly absorbing morning with her and were very grateful for the information she supplied. The centre itself has an amazing set of high quality displays that capture life in the camp as well as telling some of the stories of the internees. If anyone has any interest in WW1, military history or the internment of “aliens” a visit to...

This is a real 'must' for any visitor to the Isle Man. I wasn't at all sure that it would appeal to me - a museum about a 'concentration camp' for 23K + civilian internees during World War I. Unbelievably it was fascinating, humbling and incredibly uplifting. This is a testament to the human spirit, to the determination to make the best of what could break most people, to the power of creativity, the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, of community and of creative thinking and innovation... Amazing too was learning of the brilliant leadership and humanity of Panzera, the...