Blog (Holiday) - Visit Isle of Man

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.

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

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.

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!

The north of the Island is one of the most popular areas to watch the bikes during TT, whether you’re spectating from the infamous Ballaugh Bridge, based at Ramsey’s Parliament Square, or have settled yourself in at The Ginger Hall. What many racing fans may not be aware of is the abundance of Manx attractions, areas of beauty, and activities that lie a short distance from their favourite spectator spots.

The east of the Island is the epicentre of the TT action, but is also home to multiple attractions, beauty spots, and activities that you might not have explored before! Alongside some classic TT must-see locations, McGuinness has made a list of alternative places that you should definitely check out during your visit.

The southern part of the Island could be a missed opportunity for TT fans who haven’t strayed away from the course by venturing south. However, you simply can’t visit the Isle of Man and not experience all that the beautiful south has to offer… With some of the finest views and best recreational opportunities, heading south of Peel Road is an absolute must.

The Isle of Man’s west coast has a plethora of intriguing attractions, activities, and areas of natural beauty located in close proximity to the course. The west coast has the best of both worlds, close to the action but removed enough that you can appreciate its authentic appeal and charm away from the TT mania.

While the Isle of Man often delivers top weather conditions for the TT fortnight, it is located in the British Isles after all, meaning no guarantee of every day being sunny. Don’t fear, McGuinness has you covered with his guide to rainy days and race delays, featuring all the fun things that you can do that aren’t impacted by the weather!

Everyone loves to watch the TT Races, the atmosphere, anticipation, and buzz is unrivalled! Some of the most-loved spots to catch the races are the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road, The Bungalow, Gorse Lea, and The Creg Ny Baa. These spectator spots may be well-known but some of the nearby beauty spots and impressive attractions might not be known by TT super fans. Check out McGuinness’s guide to spectating and touring the Island like a TT pro…