Tynwald Day 2023
Tynwald Day 2023 will follow hundreds of years of tradition with Tynwald Hill takes the spotlight for the day, from the start of formal proceedings in the morning with the Schools Parade through the village to the bottom of Tynwald Hill, up until the Manx Anthem is played atop the Hill at 10pm. The formal Ceremony also revolves around the Hill with the procession from the Royal Chapel to Tynwald Hill following hundreds of years of tradition to hear each Act of Tynwald being read out in Manx and English by the Deemsters, in the presence of all Tynwald Members, officials, guests, and the King’s representative His Excellency Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man.
Running alongside the formal proceedings on the Hill there will be the traditional fair on the Back Fairfield with a variety of stalls from local charities, traders and food vendors. After the Ceremony, family friendly events continue to be the focus for the rest of the day with a wide range of attractions and entertainment across St John’s including the Viking encampment in Cooil-y-Ree, the Grand Manx Dance on the Front Green, local choirs in the Chapel and evening dancing and music at the TynwaldFest Marquee.
Read the poem Tynwald Day by Michael Manning the Eighth Manx Bard.
Watch Highlights
The broadcast of the Tynwald Day ceremony was live on Wednesday 5th July 2023 at https://tynwald.live/
| Watch highlights on the Tynwald YouTube Channel
Acts for Promulgation
Acts for Promulgation - Tynwald Day 2023
Manx Care (Amendment) Act 2022
AN ACT to amend the Manx Care Act 2021 so as to enable the Department of Health and Social Care to make updated provision in respect of complaints in respect of services provided and functions performed under the National Health Service Act 2001, the Social Services Act 2011 and the Children and Young Persons Act 2001
Income Tax Act 2022
AN ACT to confirm the Income Tax (Substance Requirements) Order 2021; to amend the Income Tax Act 1970; and for connected purposes
Capacity Act 2023
AN ACT to make provision relating to the property, financial affairs and health and welfare of persons who lack capacity and for establishing the principles to
be applied for such purposes, for lasting powers of attorney, and for connected purposes
Energy Act 2023
AN ACT to amend the Energy Act 1980; to amend the Gas Regulation Act 1995; and for connected purposes
What's On and Entertainment
The entertainment on Tynwald Day before and after the Ceremony is always a focal point for friends and family. The entertainment will start at 9am with all day activities happening in Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, Cooil y Ree as well as the stallholders on the back Fairfield.
Click to view map of activities and full timetable in PDF.
Ceremony and Guests
The open-air sitting of Tynwald on 5th July continues a tradition which has lasted for over a thousand years. The ceremony’s roots are in the Viking customs of those who settled in the Island in the tenth century. Tynwald invites honoured guests from off-island to attend the religious service in the Chapel and the ceremony on Tynwald Hill itself showcasing Tynwald and the Isle of Man.
The traditional Tynwald Day ceremony begins when the participants in the parade assemble at St John's School ready to march up to line the processional way. The Lieutenant Governor arrives and receives the Royal Salute and inspects the Guard of Honour before laying a wreath on the War Memorial.
Following the service the outdoor part of the ceremony begins with processions to Tynwald Hill. During the ceremony on the Hill the Acts are promulgated, Coroners are sworn in and there is an opportunity to present Petitions for Redress. Those assembled then process back to the church for a sitting of Tynwald, during which the Acts are captioned.
Full details of the ceremony on Tynwald Hill and the sittings in the Chapel will be detailed in the Tynwald Day programme. This is available free to Grandstand ticket holders or for £2 from the Information and Ticket point on Tynwald Day.
Official Guests 2023
His Excellency Teodoro L. Locsin Jr
Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with concurrent jurisdiction over Ireland, Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey
Cathaoirleach Senator Jerry Buttimer
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Ėirann
The Rt Hon Sir Roger Gale MP
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons and Chairman of the Ways and Means
Sir Timothy Le Cocq KC
Bailiff of Jersey
Mrs Janet Finch-Saunders MS
Member of the Welsh Senedd for Aberconwy
Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Senedd Commissioner
Sir Richard McMahon
Bailiff of Guernsey
Ms Ruth McQuillan-Wilson
Summerland survivor and author
Mrs Sheryll Murray MP
Conservative Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall
Mr Peter Simpson
Executive Chair of Loganair
Mr Stephen Twigg
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Mr Martin Vickers MP
Conservative Member of Parliament for Cleethorpes
Dr Sam Willis
Award-winning historian, archaeologist and broadcaster
Transport and Parking
Bus Services
Due to road closures, please note that the last departures to serve the Tynwald Inn stop before the Ceremony are the 0922 departure from Douglas, Lord Street and the 0920 departure from Peel Town Hall. On Tynwald Day the Public Holiday bus service operates with additional journeys to serve the National Festivities at St. John's.
Services for Tynwald Day can be accessed here: Bus Vannin Tynwald Day Services
Parking
Parking for the general public will be available at St John's - see map.
Parking passes should be displayed in car windows to assist those directing traffic.
Please obey all traffic restrictions and follow all directions given by the Scouts who assist with traffic management on the day
Disabled Parking
There will be a designated area at St John’s for reserved parking for persons in possession of a disabled badge. If you wish to apply for a parking pass (free of charge) please contact the Office on tel 685500 or enquiries@tynwald.org.im The passes will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis and despatched two weeks prior to the Ceremony.
Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions
4th July - Tynwald Ceremony Rehearsal
08.30 - 09.30 CLEARWAY along Station Road, St John's from its junction with the A30 Patrick Road to its junction with the A1 Douglas to Peel Road AND along the A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road
09.30 - 11.00 Station Road, St John's from its junction with the A30 Patrick Road to its junction with the A1 Douglas to Peel Road
09.30 - 14.00 or until such time as the Rehearsal is finished A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road
5th July - Tynwald Day
Road Closures
10:00-14:00: A1 Ballacraine to St Johns Main Road, extending westwards from a point opposite the west gable of the former Ballacraine Hotel to its junction with Station Road.
14:00-16:00: A1 from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road.
10:00-16:00: Glen Mooar Road from the A1 Douglas to Peel Road to its junction with Brack and Broom Lane.
10:00-10:30 and 12:30-13:30: Station Road from the Tynwald Inn junction to the Patrick Road junction for the forming up and dissolution of the parades.
17:00-23:00: Glen Mooar Road from the A1 Douglas to Peel Road to a point at the rear of Tynwald Hill indicated by barriers.
Traffic Restrictions
09.30 - 14.00 or until such time as the Ceremony is finished Clearway A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's (both sides) to its junction with Station Road to the bridge with the exception of Bus Vannin Vehicles
08:00-22:30: Clearway Glen Mooar Road, length of Glen Moar to its junction with the Poortown Road.
16:00-22:30: Glen Mooar Road from its junction& with the Glen Mooar Loop Road to its junction with Brack and Broom Lane, one-way traffic system - Southerly.
16:00-22:30: Brack and Broom Lane from its junction with the Glen Mooar Road to its junction with the Glen Mooar Loop Road, one-way traffic system - North-Westerly.
16:00-22:30: Glen Mooar Loop Road from its junction with Brack and Broom Lane to its junction with the Glen Mooar Road, one-way traffic system - North-Easterly.
Grandstand Tickets
Tickets for a grandstand seat are £5 each which includes a Tynwald Programme. Family tickets (two adults and any number of children) are available.
Grandstand tickets will be available to buy from the reception area in Legislative Buildings, Douglas - telephone 685500. Tickets can be ordered over the phone with a card payment. Please be aware that the Office in Douglas will not be open on Tynwald Day. Tickets can be collected from the Information and Ticket point in St. John's on 5th July.
Tickets for Grandstand seating will also be available to purchase on Tynwald Day from the Information and Ticket point until 10.15am. The Information and Ticket point is located on the back fairfield behind the Grandstand.
Petitions of Redress
There are two ways to submit a petition to Tynwald, a public petition and a Petition for Redress. If you wish to submit a petition please contact the Clerk of Tynwald first so that he can advise on how to ensure your petition is in order.
For more information about petitions please click this link - https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/petitions
Petitions should be in accordance with the Standing Orders of Tynwald and Guidance for potential petitioners is available at https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/petitions.
Please note that the Standing Orders were amended during the May 2023 Sitting of Tynwald.
Media
More information for Media Representatives
Accreditation
As in previous years passes will be required for anyone attending the Tynwald Ceremony in the capacity of journalist/photographer on Wednesday 5th July 2023. Persons who are not accredited will not be permitted to enter the ceremonial precincts. In order to apply for accreditation, please contact this office - enquiries@tynwald.org.im
Please note that applications must be received as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday 21st June 2023. We cannot guarantee that applications received after this date will be processed.
1. Only accredited media representatives may photograph, film, record or broadcast within the ceremonial precincts during the Tynwald Ceremony at St John’s on Wednesday 5th July 2023.
2. Accredited media representatives must conduct themselves appropriately with the precincts, taking care not to cause any disruption or obstruction to proceedings.
3. Accredited media representatives must treat parliamentary staff and ceremony ushers with courtesy and consideration.
4. An appropriate standard of dress must be observed (office wear and ties for men).
5. Accreditation should be applied for annually and is not granted on a continuing basis.
6. Media Passes must be worn and visible at all times throughout the Ceremony.
Interviews
1. Tynwald Members may make themselves available for interview prior to 10.15 am.
2. Accredited media are asked not to attempt to interview Members of Tynwald or Official Guests from 10.15 am until the completion of the Ceremony.
3. The Ceremony does not end until after the departure of the Lieutenant Governor.
Access within the Ceremonial Precincts
Access is permitted to accredited media representatives within certain areas of the Tynwald Ceremonial Precincts. Access will still be restricted on the Hill, in the Chapel. the War Memorial and the Ceremonial Way.
Link to News Reel > https://youtu.be/tE322HcrWmM
Tynwald Day Social Media
The Tynwald Day social media accounts will provide up-to-date information and images from events:
