Located in the centre of the village across from JR's Tea House, burials were conducted there as…read moreearly as 1705 but many of the old stones no longer exist. There are upwards of 459 monuments that have been located in the old yard. The burial ground is adjacent and north of the current church building which replaced the original church in 1876. There is also a "New" graveyard just to the east of the old one. The old church was adjacent and to the north of the burial ground. Final resting place of British Comedian Norman Wisdom. Died 2010 at a ripe old 95 years of age.

One of the most important historical buildings on IOM. There has been a church on this site since…read more12th Century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1781, and two years later a substantial north wing with a raked floor - much more an auditorium than a transept - was added and the entire interior filled with box pews. A gallery was added for the Billowne family in 1818. Not only does the interior retain the customary box pews of an eighteenth-century church, it is an odd-shaped space, a T-plan which forces some members of the congregation to face the organ rather than the altar. The stone font is medieval. The chancel, with a bell turret added c1770. Outside, Kirk Malew Church has one of the largest church yards in the island, leading it to become known as 'the Westminster Abbey of the Isle of Man' as it has archives and memorials that attract attention from all corners of the world. These include the ancient Malew Celtic crosses, extensive family histories, and many memorials to famous Manx families, including the Manx hero Illiam Dhone. The Church has also recently installed a new memorial to commemorate those lost in the World Wars. During the Pre-TT Races in June and the Southern 100 in July, Malew Church also provides a spectacular vantage point known as the 'Church Bends' where visitors can get an up-close view of the riders as they make their way around the 'S' bend at hair-raising speeds. The building is open from 9:30 until dusk everyday (except when during extreme weather). As you enter the Church yard to the left, you will see one grave surrounded by chains. The peculiar resting place is cornered by four iron stakes and draped in heavy iron chains. There is also a heavy slab over the grave - ominously cracked - for what appears to be extra protection - but from what? The grave is that of Matthew and Margaret Hassal whose memory has been tarnished somewhat by bizarre tales of Vampires being buried here.

What an amazing event venue! I attended the press launch of Belfast Fashion Week and initially when…read moreI found out where it was going to be hosted I was surprised. I thought Belfast's fashionistas would have chosen a more opulent venue but once I entered the Life Church i was blown away by what was on offer. Firstly the location is amazing, about a five minute walk from GV Street Station and opposite a car park it couldn't have been any more accessible if it tried. To get into life church you must first walk under an arch, today the arch was beautifully decorated with fairly lights creating a lovely ambiance on entry. Once inside the venue was much more spacious than I expected although the low roof and exposed beams make it a more intimate feeling. Today we were watching a presentation and the sound carried perfectly. I believe that Fashion week had decorated the venue, and they did a great job. This is somewhere I had previously not been but I am very impressed by what I have seen.

Have been here on Sunday evenings and for other events. Including the great women's groups wants…read morethey run;breakfasts,talks,discussions... They clan there are very very welcoming and friendly. You will not be over looked in this place and will be made to feel at home. The decor is creative and vintage and is constantly updated. The music and preaching is vibrant and lively. They have a nice cafe facility.

Top notch spiritual experience. I'm a regular here. I…read moreparticularly like attending cafe church at 12noon Sundays. Good coffee and tray bakes,teaching and social.

Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle is like marmite. Interestingly, I didn't dislike it, but I…read morecertainly didn't love it. That said, I've established before that my middle name is indecisive, so I'm sure you're not surprised. Love it or loathe it, you have to admit that the Tabernacle is totally breathtaking, and for me, it was incredibly overwhelming... Imagine five dozy teens jammed into the one car, speeding up the motorway, desperately trying to find the turnoff a mere five minutes before the church service begins. [And blast...we missed it.] Cue elaborate plan to somehow get us all back on track towards our destination. The now sweaty, agitated teens manage to somehow evaluate the situation agreeably, and eventually land in the church car park, fifteen minutes late. All of a fluster, the five teens leap out of the car and make a mad dash for the church building. (To say that the Tabernacle is humongous is really an understatement. I've never seen anything quite like it.) People are still rapidly coming in in their droves - unequivocal mayhem. Front foyer is incredible, and the massive gold fountain in the front foyer is really far too elaborate, representing the extent of the church's extravagant ornateness. Welcomed by a series of ushers, the five teens are quickly introduced to their seats on the balcony, staring in awe at the numerous people around them and on the floor below. The choir is magnificent; the band play well; the preacher is all 'hell, fire and damnation', and exceedingly scary; communion is passed around in an elaborate bowl and cup holder, and the service is over. That's honestly how it felt, so overwhelmed was I by the whole experience. The visit was not a negative one, but I am absolutely certain I could not attend Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle every week. It is far too extensive and formidable for my liking. Beautiful church though, and an experience that I didn't forget in a hurry, and one you should try.

If you love The Lord , want a special A M service well worth a visit , to those who don't know my…read moreSaviour you will find him here . Gospel is faithfully preached, opportunity given to the unsaved here at Whitewell .

I think I've just found the church I want to get married in...I'm telling you, St Malachy's is…read moreseriously beaut, incredibly stunning, and downright impressive. Actually, make that seriously Beaut, incredibly Stunning, and downright Impressive. Just wow. Tell me I've been reading too many Jane Austen novels (the hopeless romantic that I am), but Hillsborough Parish wouldn't look out of place in one of her tales as the sight of an upper-class wedding...ooh la la. This striking Georgian church lies upon a small hill, with the pathway leading up to it lined with leafy green trees, which even on a horribly wet day look so incredibly picturesque. My sister and I decided to take that grand walk up towards the church, both of us agreeing that it would be a perfect location to get hitched, and my sister imagining herself approaching it in a carriage, and stepping out in her beautiful white dress. Yes guys, we do speak of these things. Both of us desperately wanted to take a sneak peek, and the door was open, but with no-one around, the fear of uncertainty came over us, and we (sadly) did not get a chance to pop in. I can only imagine that the interior mirrors the remarkable beauty of the exterior. Walking back down the path, we noted the well-kept graveyard to our right, as well as the two entrance gates with their charming lodges further down. Every aspect of its location is simply charming. Stuff Austen, fairy-tales are where it's at, certainly for Hillsborough Parish anyway...