About
The Great Laxey Wheel is the Isle of Man's most iconic landmark and the largest working water wheel in the world. At 72 feet 6 inches in diameter, this extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering has brought tourists flocking to the picturesque village of Laxey for almost 170 years. During your visit, see this magnificent wheel turning and take the spiral stairs to the top to enjoy panoramic views of Glen Mooar Valley. Beyond the wheel, learn about the lives of the Laxey Miners, explore the mine trail and take a trip into the adit to experience life underground. Find out why the wheel is known as Lady Isabella during your visit.
Conserving the Wheel
In 2022, Manx National Heritage completed the first phase of an extensive conservation programme, during which the Lady Isabella was carefully studied and conserved. Old render and defective timbers suffering from decay were replaced, ironmongery repaired and the wheel, housing, railings and viewing platform repainted. Standing static during her conservation, the world famous waterwheel began turning once again last autumn, concluding the first phase of the most comprehensive conservation project completed on Lady Isabella since her restoration almost 40 years ago.
This year, the next phase in this momentous project will see work undertaken on the wheel's rod duct and T-Rocker.
Guide Prices
Adults £13.00
Students £6.50
Children aged under 18 FREE
Concessions available:
- Holiday Passes (£35) - offering unlimited access to all Manx National Heritage sites for up to 14 days from first use, our Holiday Pass is the perfect ticket for your holiday break.
- Group discounts available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors. To book call 01624 648017.
- Annual Passes for Isle of Man residents (£35)
- Go Explore Heritage Passes for use with trams, trains and bus transport (£69)
- Free entry available to members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage, National Trust, English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and organisations holding an agreement with Manx National Heritage. Entry available to the named member only on presentation of a valid membership card. Restrictions may apply. For details, please consult your membership handbook.
Please note: concessions may not apply for special events.
Donations welcome.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking available
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Accepts major credit and debit cards
- Approx length of visit - 1h+
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs Accepted - On lead only
- Group Friendly
- Stargazer Friendly
- Toilets - Cabin style facilities only
Provider Features
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15
