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The Isle of Man has lots of different activities for families of all shapes and sizes. If you’re visiting with tiny tots, adventurous teens or anything in between, you’ll be sure to find something to keep everybody happy.

The mild climate and natural beauty of the Isle of Man will bring out the whole family’s inner explorer with no shortage of parks and outdoor spots to enjoy.

Mooragh Park, Onchan Pleasure Park, and Silverdale are popular with visitors and residents alike. With children’s playgrounds, boating lakes, BMX tracks and crazy golf, each location has something special to discover.

Or if a country ramble and a picnic is what you’re looking for, the Island boasts 18 mountain and coastal glens which are maintained in a semi-natural state and provide a stunning backdrop to your day out.

The Isle of Man also has plenty of sandy beaches that are perfect for an old fashioned family trip to the seaside to test your sandcastle making skills.

If your family loves wildlife, there is lots to be found on the Island. Curragh’s Wildlife Park has many animals to spot or, for something different, the Home of Rest for Old Horses has over 60 horses, ponies, and donkeys that love visitors. Or perhaps you’d like to meet Boer and Angora goats at Kiddin’ Chaos?

For a family that loves adventure, the Isle of Man won’t disappoint. There are many high-quality adventure experiences for people of all ages. So, if you fancy a spot of kayaking, abseiling or a game of laser quest, you’ll find it here.

There’s still endless entertainment to be had on a rainy day. An indoor swimming centre, tenpin bowling, and a Victorian Steam Railway will stop you from worrying about the weather and ensure your family has a trip to remember.

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Port Erin Paddleboards

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Fishermans Hut #12, The Breakwater, Shore Road, Port Erin

Telephone
07624 302308

info@porterinpaddleboards.com

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Price £15.00 to £60.00 Activity

Shore Road, Port Erin

Port Erin Paddleboards is the island’s leading Paddleboarding Centre and proud to be the first in Europe to offer the amazing Twilight-Go Paddleboarding Experience.

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Price £15.00 to £60.00 Activity
Geocaching

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Geocaching is a family friendly activity and a great way of seeing more of the great outdoors. The Isle of Man is an extremely attractive destination for geocaching due to its extensive countryside and rural location.
Dragon's Castle

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Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 694500

villagaiety@gov.im

Douglas

Duffy and Waldo invite your little explorers to jump, climb, slide and swing at Dragons Castle "Pop and Play" sessions. Tickets are £3.50 for those under 1 and £5 for age 1 and over.
Laser Mayhem

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South Barrule Forest Park, Foxdale

Telephone
+44 (0) 7624 234555

info@laser-mayhem.com

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.
Ape Mann Adventure Park

Address

South Barrule Plantation, A36 Shoulder Road, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3ES

Telephone
07624 494252

apemann.im@gmail.com

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.
Manx Fun Farm

Address

Whitebridge Road, Onchan, IM2 6DA

Telephone
+ 44 (0) 1624 679399

Onchan

Manx Fun Barn offers a range of activities including Bowling, Roller Skating, Laserblast and the Fun Barn
Ballahimmin Riding and Pony Trekking Centre

Address

Rhenass Road, Little London, Cronk-y-Voddy, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man, IM6 1BB

Telephone
07624 482990

ballahimmin@gmail.com

Price
Price £40.00 to £65.00 Activity

Cronk-y-Voddy , Kirk Michael

Ballahimmin Riding and Pony Trekking Centre is situated amidst the beautiful Little London hills at Cronk-y-Voddy on the Isle of Man with fantastic off road trails into the beautiful Manx hills.

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Price £40.00 to £65.00 Activity
The Venture Centre

Address

Lewaigue Farm, Jacks Lane, Port E Vullen, Maughold, IM7 1AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 814240

admin@venturecentre.im

Port E Vullen, Maughold

The Venture Centre is the main provider of adventure activities on the Isle of Man offering kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, abseiling, gorge walking, coasteering, archery, target shooting and the assault course.
Hot Rocks Climbing Wall

Address

4B Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas, IM2 1AL

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 627728

hotrocksclimbing@manx.net

Douglas

Complete beginners, seasoned outdoor climbers, bouldering geniuses or anything in between, visit Hot Rocks Climbing wall - the ultimate venue for climbing fun and development.
Beach Ranger

Address

Marina House, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, Isle of Man, IM9 5AQ

Telephone
01624833008

michelle@discoverdiving.im

Port St Mary

Beach Ranger is a great way to spend a couple of hours exploring the marine life of the rocky shore with one of our expert guides helping you to identify your critters. Suitable for families. Minimum of 4 people required.
Quad Bike Mania

Address

South Barrule Forest Park, Foxdale

Telephone
07624 234555

carl@laser-mayhem.com

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.
Go Quest Adventures

Address

Douglas

Douglas

Embark on a flexible self-guided adventure through the island's capital with the Go Quest Adventures app. Solve puzzles & complete challenges as you explore the city's top landmarks and hidden gems.
Sea Kayaking Isle of Man

Address

Telephone
07624 414498

seakayakingim@yahoo.com

Sea Kayaking Isle of Man offer lots of different sessions suited for everybody. From the complete beginner to the seasoned professional and everyone in-between, we offer it all. And all with experienced and highly qualified instructors.
Isle of Man Goats

Address

Isle of Man Goats, High Tilt Farm, Douglas Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man

Telephone
+44 (0) 7624 207555

clarelewis@manx.net

Douglas Road, Kirk Michael

Visit High Tilt Goat Farm at Kirk Michael and immerse yourself in all things goat! There are over 100 goats on the Farm, including Anglo Nubian dairy goats, SA Boer meat goats, Angora goats for Mohair, and pygmy goats, just for fun!
Craftworks Studio

Address

Qualtrough's Yard, Hope Street, Castletown, IM9 1AN

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 823244

enquiries@craftworks-studio.co.uk

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. If the weather closes in and you're looking for somewhere cosy…

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