Swiss Chalet in Glen Helen given new lease of life

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 06:28

Isle of Man Farm Shop officially opened over the Easter weekend

The iconic Swiss Chalet in Glen Helen has been given a new lease of life, reopening as a community farm shop.

It's after the former restaurant was gutted by fire in 2020.

Stocking fresh Manx produce and artisan goods, the Isle of Man Farm Shop officially opened over the Easter weekend.

The man behind the venture, Matt Harrison, says there's much more to come:

You can hear more from the opening in the latest edition of Countryside available as a podcast now.

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