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2 Day Family Itinerary
The Island is a playground of stunning natural beauty and enchanting history that will keep both children and teenagers enthralled. From exciting outdoor pursuits, to intriguing history, to vibrant culture, the Isle of Man is the perfect holiday destination for families.
Day 1
Begin your first day with a scrummy breakfast at Noa. With two locations in Douglas, Noa Market Hall and Noa Bakehouse, this Manx bakery focuses on producing top products with a variety of local ingredients. It even has a seasonal pop-up on Port Erin Beach! We recommend the almond croissants and the full english breakfast.
Head over to Douglas Railway Station to hop on one of the Isle of Man Steam Railway's impressive steam trains and head south. The journey allows you to soak up beautiful views of the Isle of Man's coastline and countryside without having to drag little ones on a long walk!
When you reach Castletown, dive into the Island's expansive history with a visit to the medieval Castle Rushen, an impressive fortress that was once home to the Kings and Lords of Mann. If you like exploring Manx National Heritage sites, why not grab yourself a Go Explore Heritage Card for unlimited access to all sites. Afterwards, wander around the Isle of Man's ancient capital, perhaps taking a stroll to Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre & Nature Trail. Alternatively, get creative at Craftworks Studio where you can paint your own pottery.
There's a variety of tasty options for lunch in the south, why not try Cafe Bar Two Six, Kellas, The Cafe at The Sound or The Shore Gansey, all offering treats that the whole family can enjoy! Afterwards, check out the watersports at Port Erin Beach and try your hand at paddleboarding, kayaking, aquabiking and more.
If you'd rather stay on dry land, see if you can spot the Island's resident seals on the Kitterland (visible from The Sound), or make your way to South Barrule Forest where there's loads of fun activities for kids and adults to get involved in; Ape Mann Adventure Park, mountain bike trails and a skills area, and Laser Mayhem.
In the evening, why not check out one of the capital's child-friendly establishments? Barbary Coast and JUST Pizza & Pasta, both located on the popular North Quay in Douglas, are great options for all families. Afterwards you can grab a gelato from Douglas' Gelatory, a popular gelato parlour with a plethora of innovative flavours that change each day.
Day 2
Start your second day with a trip to the Great Laxey Wheel, the Island's most iconic landmark and the largest working water wheel in the world. Additionally, learn about the lives of the Laxey Miners and explore the mine trail, fascinating history for little ones to soak up! Afterwards you can get some brunch at The Shed, a cute beachside café.
Next, why not take a trip up to Snaefell Summit via the Snaefell Mountain Railway, from the top of the mountain you can see the Seven Kingdoms on a clear day; Isle of Man, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Sea, and Heaven... Have fun trying to spot all seven! Follow this up with lunch at Victory Cafe (a stop on the ride back to Laxey) where you can devour some hearty classics like the Manx-loved chips, cheese and gravy. Afterwards stop for a play in the scenic Laxey Glen Playground.
Spend your afternoon in the north, which is home to many fun attractions for youngsters. Mooragh Park is a great leisure facility located in Ramsey that features a 12 acre boating lake, tennis courts, a bowling green, BMX track and a crazy golf course, as well as a children’s playground and special water play area. If you'd rather take a walk on the wild side, Curraghs Wildlife Park in Ballaugh will be sure to impress the whole family with more than 60 species of animals, opportunity to have up close animal experiences, miniature railway, and loads of play areas for little ones. Located behind the park is an area known as Ballaugh Curraghs that is home to hundreds of wild wallabies, why not go for an adventure through the area and follow the Where's Wally the Wallaby Trail?
In the evening, why not visit the beautiful seaside town of Peel for a family-friendly meal. The Island is known for its premium seafood offering, and Peel is a fishing hotspot! You can grab a delicious meal at one of Peel's much-loved restaurants like The Boatyard, The Creek Inn, or Barbary West Coast. End your evening with a chilled out stroll along Peel Beach and enjoy views of the majestic Peel Castle.
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Noa Bakehouse
Douglas
Noa Bakehouse is more than just a bakery! This family-run business comprises an artisan sourdough bakery, coffee roaster and locally focused cafe based in the heart of Douglas.
Isle of Man Steam Railway
Douglas
Experience the excitement of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a Victorian steam railway perfectly preserved in time.
Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre & Nature Trail
Castletown
The Nature Discovery Centre is full of information on its surroundings, the environment in general and the work of Manx Wildlife Trust.
Craftworks Studio
Castletown
Craftworks is a paint-your-own pottery studio situated in the picturesque and ancient capital, Castletown, in the south of the Isle of Man. Painting pottery is fun for the whole family.
The Café at The Sound
Cregneash
The cafe at the Sound is in the most southerly part of the Island with views out to the Calf of Man. A large cafe with floor to ceiling windows allows you to enjoy the views no matter what the weather. Great Wildlife, great food, tranquil location.
Port Erin Beach
Port Erin
Picturesque Port Erin Beach is situated in the southwest of the Island. The beach sits in a sheltered bay bordered by the tall cliffs of Bradda Head to the north.
The Sound
Port st Mary
At the Island's very southern tip is one of the most scenic places in the British Isles. Abundant with wildlife and natural wonders, this area is a hotspot for seals sunbathing on the rocky Kitterland, a small rocky islet.
South Barrule Forest
Foxdale
South Barrule Forest is one of the Island's most popular woodlands for outdoor adventure and is a convenient gateway to neighbouring forests and hill land.
South Barrule Mountain Bike Trails
Foxdale
A great introduction to mountain biking for first time visitors, new riders and children. Each trail goes through the forest at the foot of South Barrule and are fully sign posted and feature hand built single-track sections.
Ape Mann Adventure Park
Foxdale
Set in one of the Island's largest plantations, South Barrule, there are activities for all the family. Find your way through the rope courses, crawl through the sky barrels, take on the leap of faith, and whiz down the long zip-lines.
Quad Bike Mania
Foxdale
Adventure off-road on a guided quad bike tour in our growing activity centre at South Barrule forest. Let of some steam and take to the saddle on four-wheels for a trek through our forest course.
Laser Mayhem
Foxdale
The Laser-Mayhem team kit you out in full camouflaged combat clothing, face paint and give you the choice of weapon, that are state of the art military grade laser guns fitted with real red dot laser sights that fire a harmless beam.
The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar
North Quay, Douglas
A brand new eating concept for the Isle of Man brought to you by the people behind Jaks Bar Steakhouse. With its great location on North Quay Douglas, The Barbary Coast offers spectacular waterside views of the yacht marina.
JUST Pizza & Pasta
Douglas
Dine in our laid back family friendly warehouse styled restaurant with our kitchen open for all to see. Sit on our reclaimed (from church pews) wooden bench seating and tables and watch our chefs work with passion.
The Great Laxey Wheel
Laxey
This feat of Victorian engineering and ingenuity is the largest surviving waterwheel of its kind in the world.
The Shed
Laxey
Quirky, cosy, artisan beachside eatery on the far end of Laxey Promenade. Open all year round, you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome.
Snaefell Mountain
Snaefell is the Island’s only mountain. Its summit is 2,036ft above sea level.
Itinerary Distances
| From | To | Distance * (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| Noa Bakehouse (54.14786,-4.47896) | Noa Market Hall (54.14786,-4.47892) | 0 |
| Noa Market Hall (54.14786,-4.47892) | Isle of Man Steam Railway (54.14771,-4.48596) | 0.41 |
| Isle of Man Steam Railway (54.14771,-4.48596) | Castle Rushen (54.07382,-4.65241) | 12.26 |
| Castle Rushen (54.07382,-4.65241) | Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre & Nature Trail (54.06383,-4.66181) | 1.14 |
| Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre & Nature Trail (54.06383,-4.66181) | Craftworks Studio (54.07673,-4.65313) | 1.39 |
| Craftworks Studio (54.07673,-4.65313) | Cafe Bar Two Six (54.08305,-4.61342) | 2.42 |
| Cafe Bar Two Six (54.08305,-4.61342) | The Café at The Sound (54.06392,-4.79214) | 10.68 |
| The Café at The Sound (54.06392,-4.79214) | Port Erin Beach (54.08712,-4.75987) | 3 |
| Port Erin Beach (54.08712,-4.75987) | The Sound (54.06383,-4.79321) | 3.05 |
| The Sound (54.06383,-4.79321) | South Barrule Forest (54.15856,-4.64417) | 12.91 |
| South Barrule Forest (54.15856,-4.64417) | South Barrule Mountain Bike Trails (54.15716,-4.64344) | 0.15 |
| South Barrule Mountain Bike Trails (54.15716,-4.64344) | Ape Mann Adventure Park (54.15525,-4.64314) | 0.19 |
| Ape Mann Adventure Park (54.15525,-4.64314) | Quad Bike Mania (54.15787,-4.64284) | 0.26 |
| Quad Bike Mania (54.15787,-4.64284) | Laser Mayhem (54.15768,-4.64316) | 0.03 |
| Laser Mayhem (54.15768,-4.64316) | The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar (54.14784,-4.47803) | 9.74 |
| The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar (54.14784,-4.47803) | JUST Pizza & Pasta (54.14763,-4.48334) | 0.31 |
| JUST Pizza & Pasta (54.14763,-4.48334) | The Great Laxey Wheel (54.23805,-4.40749) | 10.09 |
| The Great Laxey Wheel (54.23805,-4.40749) | The Shed (54.22362,-4.39386) | 1.65 |
| The Shed (54.22362,-4.39386) | Snaefell Mountain (54.25686,-4.46148) | 5.17 |
| Snaefell Mountain (54.25686,-4.46148) | Snaefell Mountain Railway (54.23215,-4.40532) | 4.12 |
| Snaefell Mountain Railway (54.23215,-4.40532) | Victory Cafe (54.25277,-4.46234) | 3.93 |
| Victory Cafe (54.25277,-4.46234) | The Laxey Glen Pavilion (54.23137,-4.40914) | 3.78 |
| The Laxey Glen Pavilion (54.23137,-4.40914) | Laxey Glen (54.23144,-4.40785) | 0.08 |
| Laxey Glen (54.23144,-4.40785) | Mooragh Park (54.32989,-4.38629) | 9.95 |
| Mooragh Park (54.32989,-4.38629) | Curraghs Wildlife Park (54.31632,-4.51214) | 7.48 |
| Curraghs Wildlife Park (54.31632,-4.51214) | Where's Wally the Wallaby? (54.32539,-4.52877) | 1.33 |
| Where's Wally the Wallaby? (54.32539,-4.52877) | The Boatyard Restaurant (54.22293,-4.69745) | 14.24 |
| The Boatyard Restaurant (54.22293,-4.69745) | Barbary West Coast (54.22003,-4.67799) | 1.18 |
| Barbary West Coast (54.22003,-4.67799) | Peel Beach (54.22515,-4.69659) | 1.2 |
| Peel Beach (54.22515,-4.69659) | Peel Castle (54.22609,-4.69835) | 0.14 |
| Total Distance * | 122.26 miles | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 3.94 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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