Here are 60 things to do in the Isle of Man. This travel guide includes petting cats with no tails and eating copious amounts of cake.
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Though some travel to the Isle of Man on a day trip, the interesting things to do, unique cuisine, and gorgeous coastal hikes offer plenty to enjoy for longer!
Unusual sites and experiences on the Isle of Man including Magnetic Hill, the Manx Giant, and the Meayll Hill Neolithic Stone Circle
Motorcycle racing on open roads with a world class riders and an incredible atmosphere
Here are 60 things to do in the Isle of Man. This travel guide includes petting cats with no tails and eating copious amounts of cake.
Lighthouses, cliff tops and queenies - Why the Isle of Man is perfect for a UK weekend break.
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Introduction to Manx quilting - a quilt as you go style of log cabin quilt block - made by hand. Developed by inhabitants of the Isle of Man.
Once the playground of millions who poured off the Steam Packet ferries that continuously ploughed across the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man like many Victorian and Edwardian resorts has suffered at the hands of cheaper foreign travel.
Colourful Thrift at Niarbyl
Lighthouses, cliff tops and queenies - Why the Isle of Man is perfect for a UK weekend break.
Ruins at Peel Castle, Isle of Man.
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
If you are interested in visiting the Isle of Man, check out the things you need to know before you go, including how to get there, driving and currency.
Douglas Horse Tramway - For over the last 130 years or so, Douglas seafront promenade has echoed to the melodic clip-clop of the horse drawn tramway. The route of the 3ft gauge Douglas Horse Tramway runs along the majestic Victorian seafront...
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Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Steeped in history, the Isle of Man is an incredible island to visit whilst exploring the British Isles. Perched in between Great Britain and Ireland, - 12 Best Things To Do On The Isle Of Man - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Isle of Man - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
The Scottish Highlands sure are beautiful!
Lighthouses, cliff tops and queenies - Why the Isle of Man is perfect for a UK weekend break.
How to find your Isle of Man ancestors. This post looks at the genealogy research resources you need to find your Manx roots.
Here are 60 things to do in the Isle of Man. This travel guide includes petting cats with no tails and eating copious amounts of cake.
Lighthouses, cliff tops and queenies - Why the Isle of Man is perfect for a UK weekend break.
How to find your Isle of Man ancestors. This post looks at the genealogy research resources you need to find your Manx roots.
Niarbyl. Isle of Man.
This past weekend was the first in a long while that TJ and I had absolutely zero plans. That meant that we could play one of our favorite games: plug some parameters into Google Flights and make a trip out of it! Our parameters for this weekend were: flights departing Friday morning, returning Sunday night, non-stop, under 100 pound. What we ended up with was the Isle of Man. An example of whimsy--roadside wizard The Isle of Man (IOM) is so different from our typical travel that it took a decent amount of research on my part to even convince TJ it would be a worthwhile excursion. While it wasn't what you may expect from an "island escape," it was definitely an escape from the city life we've been living, and absolutely worthwhile. The whole island is a whimsical fairy wonderland, and the itinerary I was able to drum up led us around the entirety of the small isle and through many wondrous adventures. Friday As per the aforementioned parameters, we arrived on IOM on Friday morning. I did a decent amount of research regarding rental cars before we arrived, and (now, after the fact) I am pretty surprised at how many people said a rental car was unnecessary and not worth the money. I am so glad that we DID end up getting a rental car, as it just completely opened up the possibilities to seeing the whole isle and allowed us to spend more time at our destinations. It's true that you can get between the major tourist cities without a car, but it would have been a much less successful weekend if we were confined to these areas imho. So, we got our rental car and headed to Castletown, just 5 minutes drive from the airport. As it was Friday, TJ did have to work, so first stop was a cafe for a few hours. There were a couple very cute-looking tea rooms and cafes, but we found quickly that we were a bit early for the tourist season, and they weren't open! (Which made me quite nervous about how the rest of the weekend would go, but *spoiler alert* it was not disastrous!) Alas, we ended up at Costa, which was actually situated very nicely on the quay (pronounced like "key" for some reason?) outside Castle Rushen, the main attraction of Castletown. We got a seat by the window and TJ worked while I read and it was a lovely start to vacation, and perhaps the only true relaxing we did--and even then, only for me! Castle Rushen After "work," we headed to the castle. We walked around part of it before reaching the ticket counter, where the cashier informed us that the castle closed in 30 minutes and that, at 8 pound each, the tickets really weren't worth it for any less than 1.5 hours! Another bummer, but not the end of the world. Instead, we spent a while meandering around the very quiet seaside town. I think I used the words "cute" and "quaint" about a million times over the course of the weekend, starting in the very cute, quaint Castletown. Since everything in the entire town closed at 4, we decided to head on our way shortly after 4. Our next stop was Balladoole. Balladoole is the hilltop site of an ancient Viking burial site and the ruins of a Viking-era church. It has great views of the countryside and this amazing water feature. Balladoole "Tourist Bridge" From Balladoole, we headed toward Douglas, where our hotel was. On the way via road, it's impossible to miss the "New" Fairy Bridge. While very nice and worth stopping for, I had learned that this was merely the "tourist" fairy bridge, and that the "real" one was also on the way to Douglas, near Kewaigue Hill. There is a rich history of folklore on the island, and it is a well-known fact that you must greet the fairies upon crossing their bridge or else face bad luck. Many people visit the bridge(s) to leave trinkets for the fairies and make wishes. So we visited both bridges, greeted the fairies, and made wishes. The "real" bridge requires a bit of a trek (10-15min) through sheep pastureland into a gorgeous wooded area where it is located. As it's early spring, there were a ton of baby lambs and that was just as fun for me to see as the bridge itself. Real Bridge Sheep & Lambs When we'd had our fill of sheep and fairies, we headed on to Douglas, where we stayed just off the promenade in The Devonian hotel and B&B. The host was very friendly and showed us up to our adorable room. I would definitely recommend this hotel, but only if you don't mind the stairs! We had a bit of a rest before dinner at The Italian Job, an Italian restaurant that was a short walk from the hotel along the promenade at which we were one of two couples dining. The food was nothing to write home about, but the owner was friendly and the house wine came in a liter bottle, so that was fun. Saturday On the way to the wheel We woke up mid-morning to begin our Saturday adventures. First stop: Laxey. Laxey is another coastal town just north of Douglas. It is home to many tourist attractions including the Snaefell Mountain Railway, which was our main draw to the city. We ended up parking near the Woolen Mills, which are also an attraction. We just looked from outside and headed up to the train station. The train didn't leave for close to an hour, so we had some time to check out the other main attraction of Laxey--the Great Laxey Wheel, which is the largest water mill still in operation in the world. The journey between the station and the wheel led us along a brook and past a small waterfall, adding to the whimsy of the fairy-ful isle. Everywhere we went had little gems like these, which was so fun. The Great Laxey Wheel The main event, as I said before, was the train ride to the top of Snaefell Mountain--the highest peak of the island with sweeping views. The train itself is a vintage electric which was enough to excite my train enthusiast husband. The route took us along a valley of more sheep pasture and the old mines that the area is famous for. The first of its two stops is where it crosses the famous TT course. There is where you'll find the TT museum and from there, you can hike to the top of the mountain, which is the second and final stop. We rode to the top, where there is a cafe and free range to wander. On a clear day, you can see "6 kingdoms": IOM, Scotland, Wales, England, Ireland, and Heaven. Unfortunately, it was not a clear day, but it was still a beautiful day, and the views of IOM were fantastic. Snaefell Mountain Railway Snaefell View King Orry's Grave We took the train back to Laxey and from there decided to head to the top of the isle, Point of Ayre. Before leaving Laxey, we stopped to check out King Orry's grave, the largest neolithic tomb on IOM. Along the way to Ayre, we passed through Ramsey--yet another adorable seaside town that attracts tourists. We stopped only for a very short while to shop for sandwich fixings for a picnic in Ayre. Point of Ayre is the rocky shore at the very northern tip of the island which is home to a famous lighthouse. There, we walked along the water, then had our sandwiches. Point of Ayre After Ayre, we headed to Curraghs Wildlife Park. While pretty kid-targeted, this was one of the highlights of the trip for me, and one of the cooler zoos I've been to. The enclosures were very well done--hardly enclosure-like at all. The park was organized into regions, where many of the animals were free to roam in their region. The best by far were the red pandas, which were incredibly active and just the most adorable things I've ever seen. We had to be ushered out of the park at closing time because I soaked up all the time I could. Red Panda Adoration of said red panda From there, it was back to Douglas, along the TT course as much as possible. Once in Douglas, we had a short rest before dinner at Taj Mahal, which was also a short walk from the hotel along the promenade. The restaurant was a little busier, but the food again was uninspiring. Sunday Tower of Refuge, Douglas Jubilee Clock We started our final day in Douglas itself. We walked along the promenade, saw some of the sights such as the churches and the Jubilee Clock. We ended up at the Manx Museum, where we learned about some of the history of the Isle all the way from the Ice Age giant deer, through the neolithic era, the arrival of the vikings, to current day. It was free and very well done. After our short exploration of Douglas, we headed to Peel, on the coast opposite. It's famous for Peel Castle which is situated on St. Patrick's Isle, just off the coast of IOM, accessible via causeway. We toured the castle ruins and learned about its history via audioguide. Just outside the castle, there is a hill, which we also trekked to the top of to overlook the sea and the west coast of IOM. We had lunch at an adorable cafe in Peel. We had simple sandwiches and the soup of the day before a scone and clotted cream. It was all quite good despite its simplicity. Peel Castle From Peel, we headed to Glen Helen for a short trek. The wooded glen is known for Rhenass waterfall, which is impossible to miss if you follow the main trail. Glen Helen Fairy Throne Rhenass Falls Glen Helen Trek After our trek through Glen Helen, we had a fair amount of time before our flight, so we headed to the southern coast of the island to The Chasms. They are accessed from the top via a public footpath through yet more sheep pasture. The Chasms are exactly what they sound like--huge canyons along the coast that you can walk along the top of. The walk was quite terrifying, but amazing as well. The Chasms View from The Chasms From there, it was back to the airport to head back to London!
One can’t say that Castletown falsely markets itself. A small town of around 3,000 that sits fifteen or so miles south of Douglas, the centerpiece is Castle Rushen. From here, for centuries, the Isle of Man was governed. It makes for an easy, pleasant, and interesting excursion from my base in Douglas. A bit of…
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