Blog (Culture and Heritage) - 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.

Tynwald is over 1000 years old and holds the title of the oldest continuous parliament in the world. We’ve unpacked the history of Tynwald and rule over the Isle of Man, taking us on a journey all the way from Viking warriors to the modern day crown dependency that the Island is today.

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.

Local historian Chris Callow writes about ancestry and genealogy on the Isle of Man for those who are interested in tracing their roots on Manx shores. 

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.

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.  

A selection of the Isle of Man’s Heritage Sites have been recognised for their quality offering by scooping up five Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards, meaning that they’re included in the Trip Advisor top 10% worldwide. Based off genuine feedback collated from visitors over the last 12 months, Travellers' Choice honours businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence, quite the achievement!

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!