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 pictureque village of Laxey for almost 170 years. During your visit, see this magnificant 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 £15.50, including a voluntary donation of £1.50
Students £7 (over 18 with a valid Student Card)
Children FREE (children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult)
Your admission:
• All admission tickets and passes include a voluntary donation to Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603), supporting our charity’s work in caring for the Isle of Man’s most cherished places and spaces, including historic buildings, landscapes, archives and museum collections. If you do not wish to pay the donation please state to staff that you wish to opt out of the voluntary donation at the ticket desk when paying admission.
• Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some special events may incur an additional admission charge.
• Student discount is available on production of a valid student card.
• Group discounts are available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors booked 7 days in advance. Find out more.
• Holiday and Annual Passes – admission is only permitted on production of a valid card. Cards are valid for the named person and are not transferable. ID may also be requested. Free access is for 14 days from the first day of use on a Holiday Pass and 1 Year from first date of use on an Annual Pass for Isle of Man residents.
• Free admission is available to children under 18 years of age, persons accompanying a disabled visitor, GO Explore Heritage and GO Platinum Reserve Passes for use with trams, trains and bus transport and Members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage 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 on our reciprocal arrangements, please consult your membership handbook.
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+
- Groups Accepted
- Major credit cards acceptable
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
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
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15
