Tourism

The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is the largest waterwheel in the world. Designed by Robert Casement, it is 22 metres in diameter and revolves at about 3 rpm. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts and named "Lady Isabella" after the wife of the island's governor at that time. Most of the wheel and rod is made of wood; however, key mechanical parts are metal to provide tension and bearing surfaces. Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the Wheel for breathtaking views across the valley.