Guided Walk: Sport, Physical Culture & Pilates at Knockaloe
The development of exercise and sport within the barbed wire of of Knockaloe was critical to maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing for so many of the internees.
As well the internees taking part in so many of the different sports, the legacy of one of those Knockaloe internees is an exercise methodology practised by millions around the world today - an internee named Joseph Pilates.
We are delighted to offer two opportunities to hear about sport and physical culture at Knockaloe, together with an exploration of the WW1 experience of Joseph Pilates, as part of a guided walk through Knockaloe Camp itself linked to our current special exhibition focussing upon this aspect of internment:
Tickets (including welcome coffee/tea) available prepaid in advance ONLY (see below). Please note that spaces for this event are limited to allow for a relaxed introduction within our model room and guided walk through the site of the Camp focussing on Sport, Physical Exercise and Pilates' experience of WW1 internment.
Approximate timings are as follows:
10.30am Registration and coffee/tea
10.45am Introduction by Charity Trustee and Lead Researcher – Alison Jones looking at Joseph Pilates time within our Model Room
11.15am specifically tailored guided tour onto the site of Knockaloe Camp focussing on the development of sport and physical culture at Knockaloe, together with an exploration of the WW1 experience of Joseph Pilates
(Tour estimated to last around 1 ½ hours – please bring suitable clothing and footwear)
1pm approximate finish
Wednesday 13 August 2025 Tickets £10pp
Saturday 16 August 2025 Tickets £12.50pp (private opening for walk attendees only)
Please contact Rachael Wood for tickets via email : e-mail:
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Alternatively, Telephone Office (Monday only - 9.30 – 14.30) : +44 (0) 1624 648477
See also
https://www.knockaloe.im/page_905174.html
Our images include part of the 2025 exhibition in the Knockaloe Visitor Centre Model Room; the Pilates Participants on Knockaloe on our Centre launch in May 2019 as part of BBC Breakfast - class led by Jonathan Grubb, presenter Charles Guard and BBC presenter Rick Faragher) ; Joseph Pilates aged 58.
Also check out other Sports events in Peel, Exhibitions in Peel.
