Blog (Active & Adventure) - Visit Isle of Man

With its beautiful scenery, seasonal events, and delicious produce, the Isle of Man comes into its own in the spring. Our guide to Easter 2025 on the Isle of Man walks you through things to do with the family, Easter folklore on the Island, and the vast array of events taking place. No matter what age you are or where your interests lie, there’s something for you!

The Isle of Man offers a diverse array of landscapes that feature rocky coastlines, abundant valleys, sandy shores and picturesque peaks. Whether you’re a seasoned stomper or someone who prefers a leisurely stroll, the Isle of Man’s circular routes, captivating views included, cater to all.

The Isle of Man is an undoubtedly unique place… Think otherworldly folklore tales, unexpected wildlife, natural phenomenon, strange cultural practices and more. Here are 30 quirky facts that we bet you didn’t know about the Extraordinary Isle.  

Being in the British Isles, the Isle of Man can’t always guarantee blazing sunshine, particularly in the colder seasons. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of weather-proof attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy, from children on family holidays to couples on a weekend break.

The Isle of Man’s natural beauty and varied landscapes makes for a walker’s paradise. Whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a challenging hike, there’s an incredible range of footpaths and trails to choose from on the Extraordinary Isle.

With an abundance of uplifting, feel-good activities around every corner, on the Extraordinary Isle you’re guaranteed to fill up your wellness cup. 

Sometimes the most interesting places to come across are those that almost feel undiscovered, small villages and towns that home some of the most beautiful places to explore, making you feel like you’ve uncovered somewhere hidden and special.

Sulby fits into this unique category, a small village that packs a punch with its extraordinary scenery, incredible local wildlife, and traditional pubs that are filled with locals, far from a tourist hotspot.  

The Isle of Man is well-known for its stunning glens. These valleys are filled with abundant woodland and often feature a babbling river that might just lead to a secret beach. They’re blissful areas to visit at any time of year, but we’ll let you in on a secret, visiting Manx glens in autumn might just be our favourite time to do so… Read on for our recommended magical glens to explore this autumn.

There are many tales attached to a plethora of sites around the Isle of Man that aren’t well known and are shrouded in mystery, and these are perhaps some of our favourites. We got together with James Franklin of Culture Vannin, one of the authors of ‘A Guide to the Folklore Sites of the Isle of Man’ to bring you ten amazing sites that we bet you’ve not heard of before!

You may be wondering, what exactly is the Southern 100? How does it work and what does the event involve? Don’t fear, we got together with Southern 100 expert Chris Palmer to talk all things mass-start road race and answer your FAQs.