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Port Soderick Glen Road, SantonSanton
Port Soderick Glen comprises some 15 acres with the Crogga River running through it. It is also a registered Dark Skies Discovery Site.
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1886 Bar and Restaurant, Regent Street, Douglas, IM1 2EADouglas
Dr John Crawshaw Taylor OBE, creator of the Chronophage clocks, is a world-respected inventor. The word Chronophage is derived from the ancient Greek words chronos and phage meaning time-eater. It features a mythological fly-like creature with…
Castletown
Uncover the story of the inventive George Quayle and his most significant surviving creation Peggy, the earliest known example of a British armed yacht.
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Ballaterson Fields, Ballaugh, IM7 5ANBallaugh
Ballaugh is home to Sitka Spruce and Japanese Larch. It has two large amenity ponds which were created in the lower part of the forest.
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Port e VullenPort e Vullen
Port Lewaigue, a small settlement on the rugged East coast of the Isle of Man, is a perfect Dark Sky Discovery spot for stargazing. The car park nestled above the sea and beach provides a great vantage point for watching the night sky, with…
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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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!
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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DerbyhavenDerbyhaven
With views casting over Castletown and Port Erin, stargazers are guaranteed sensational views over the horizon from North East to South West.
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AndreasAndreas
Smeale Coastal Area is one of the Island’s darkest sites with near to none light pollution. There are totally uninterrupted horizon views from South West to North East.
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Bayr Ny Balleira, Kirk MichaelKirk Michael
Along the North-East coast of the Isle of Man lies Kirk Michael beach. The long stretch of sandy beach is accessible by ramp and offers stunning views of the coast and nearby rugged cliffs.
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JurbyJurby
The Lhen is a picturesque Sand and shingle beach near to Ramsey, perfect for moderate to experienced windsurfers.
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Tholt y Will, Sulby, IM7 2BFSulby
The Island's largest and deepest reservoir lies in the shadow of Snaefell, the Island’s highest peak and offers a great trout fishing adventure. A large upland reservoir set in rugged moorland scenery in the centre of the Island.
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Glen Wyllin, Kirk MichaelKirk Michael
A sandy and shingle stretch accessible from Glen Wyllin campsite.
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Port SoderickPort Soderick
Nestled in along the Manx coastline lies Port Soderick, a small hamlet to the south of Douglas. The car park above the beach provides a great vantage point for watching the night sky, with horizon views to the North West and South.
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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.
Castletown
Be greeted by the secretary of the former home of the Manx Parliament, and take your seat in the finely restored chamber for a theatrical debate on setting the Island's laws, a debate in which you can vote.
Castletown
Discover one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe.
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Port GrenaughPort Grenaugh
Port Grenaugh Cove beach is situated on the South East Coast of the Island, between Port Soderick and Santon Head.
Ballasalla
Rushen Abbey was gifted by King Olaf I for use as a monastery in 1134. The visitor centre tells the Abbey's story from the 12th century right up to the tea dances and days of disco in the 20th century.
