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Railway 200 Isle of Man Manx Heritage Transport Festival Events

Railway 200 Celebrations at the Manx Heritage Transport Festival

2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, born in Britain in the 19th century!

The Isle of Man is renowned for its exemplary heritage rail network, so of course there is plenty to look forward to for rail enthusiasts on the Isle of Man this year! The Manx Heritage Transport Festival will take place from the 22nd July to the 27th July 2025 and sees a lot of new and exciting events taking place across the Island. 

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  • Railway 200 Isle of Man Manx Heritage Transport Festival Events

    Railway 200 Celebrations at the Manx Heritage Transport Festival

    2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, born in Britain in the 19th century!

    The Isle of Man is renowned for its exemplary heritage rail network, so of course there is plenty to look forward to for rail enthusiasts on the Isle of Man this year! The Manx Heritage Transport Festival will take place from the 22nd July to the 27th July 2025 and sees a lot of new and exciting events taking place across the Island. 

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  • The Great Laxey Wheel Isle of Man

    The History of the Great Laxey Wheel

    The Great Laxey Wheel holds the title of being the largest working water wheel in the world! Measuring 72 feet and 6 inches, with 96 steps to the top, it’s an impressive example of Victorian era engineering and makes for an extraordinary tourist attraction today.

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  • Peel Castle and St Patrick's Isle

    The History of Peel Castle and St Patrick's Isle

    Peel Castle is built on St Patrick’s Isle, a small islet off the coast of Peel. Its namesake comes from Saint Patrick, who it is told visited the islet and brought Christianity to the Isle of Man in around 550 AD. Visiting Peel Castle is a wonderful thing to do for any visitor to the Isle of Man, especially those interested in Manx history and culture!

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  • Isle of Man Fairy Culture Hotspots

    Fairy Culture Hotspots on the 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.

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  • Sulby Isle of Man

    Exploring Sulby on the Extraordinary Isle

    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.  

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