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Laxey
The "Washing Floors" were built in 1848 and situated in the area now known as the Valley Gardens, where the Great Laxey Mine Railway has its terminus. Nearly three hundred people worked on the Washing Floors in the 1870s, including a number of…
Laxey
Join the Snaefell Mountain Railway at Laxey and travel to the summit of Snaefell. From here, at over 2,000 feet and on a clear day, it is said you can see seven kingdoms at a glance, unless of course the legendary Manannan cloaks you in mist.
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413 reviewsDouglas
Take a nostalgic journey along Douglas Promenade on the world's oldest horse drawn tramway. Trams depart regularly from Derby Castle throughout the day.
Situated in a small picturesque glen just north of Douglas is the Groudle Glen Railway, which runs through the glen to the Sea Lion Rocks Tea Rooms. Trains on this Victorian tourist attraction run on Wednesday evenings and all day on Sundays…
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Onchan Park, Onchan, IM3 1HUTelephone
+44 (0) 1624 675564Onchan
A popular leisure attraction for visitors and residents alike, Onchan Pleasure Park has its own boating lake complete with bumper and motorboats, go-karts, a crazy golf course and large children’s playground.
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The Washing Floors, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7NHTelephone
+441624862007Laxey
Located in the village of Laxey, this restored railway runs from the old washing floors to the entrance of the Great Laxey Mine and once carried lead and zinc ore but now carries passengers!
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Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine, IM46AJBaldrine
The Ballanette Reserve includes a series of lakes with at least one bird watching hide. It is also a registered Dark Skies Site with an Interpretation Board to ensure that visitors can enjoy the stunning stargazing on offer.
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Douglas Head, DouglasDouglas
Marine Drive is situated on Douglas Head linking Douglas with Port Soderick. Douglas Head is a popular picnic spot with magnificant views over the bay.
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Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7PELaxey
King Orry's Grave is the most complete of the Island’s megaliths and is a superb example of a Neolithic Chambered tomb.
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Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, IM4 7ARTelephone
+44 (0) 1624 861395Laxey
Art Gallery showing a variety of solo, joint or group exhibitions by local artists of all genres; plus a Gallery Shop displaying a wide variety of artwork, prints, ceramics, photography, jewellery, wood carving and many more unique pieces by local…
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Douglas Promenade, DouglasDouglas
The Tower of Refuge, also known as St. Mary’s Isle, is a small structure erected upon a partially submerged reef, originally for the purpose of offering shelter to shipwreck victims until help could arrive.
The small Groudle River runs through the mature woodland of Groudle and Molly Quirk’s Glens. There is good, easily accessible angling here for wild brown trout.
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Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1624 648047Douglas
The Island’s main museum featuring an orientation film, superb displays, and the Island’s main document and digital archives.
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Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 1JHTelephone
+44 (0) 1624 674594Douglas
Visit the Home of Rest for Old Horses and experience a unique opportunity to get up close with these magnificent animals!
The source of the Laxey River is located on Snaefell, the Island’s highest peak. It rushes down the side of the mountain, eventually spilling into Laxey harbour. Each season during the autumn months, salmon make their way up the river.
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Derby Castle Sheds, Queens Promenade, DouglasDouglas
A great opportunity to see information charting the conception of the railway right up until the modern day
Douglas
This Victorian curiosity has entertained visitors for hundreds of years – offering a unique way to see the surrounding area and an opportunity to spy on fellow tourists!
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105 reviewsThe rivers Dhoo and Glass flow down from the hills and join to form the Douglas River as they enter the town. All three rivers are home to brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
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Library iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM2 3ASDouglas
The Isle of Man Family History Society was formed in January 1979 with the aim of encouraging the study of genealogy and family history.
Douglas
Visit St Thomas' Church in central Douglas and discover the superb Victorian murals which depict the story of Christianity.