Blog (Adventure) - Visit Isle of Man

The Isle of Man has a unique fairy culture, with both modern and historic tales signifying the importance of respecting the mooinjer veggey (Manx for little people).

There are sites dotted across the Island that are particularly special to the fairies, with many stories of enchanting (and daunting) encounters at these locations. We’ve made a list of our favourite magical spots to run into the mooinjer veggey of the Isle of Man.

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.  

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.

The Southern 100 is a unique event to the Isle of Man, a tantalising mass-start road racing event that sees participants competing around the infamous Billown Circuit. The event is held every July and is known locally as ‘The Friendly Races’, in comparison to its counterparts, the TT Races and the Manx Grand Prix. We’ve put together a handy guide to keep you in the know about all things Southern 100 and how to make the most of this year’s event!

We've rounded up 101 things to do on the Isle of Man to make sure you make the most of your visit!