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Family Attractions

With a blend of historic and modern attractions, the Isle of Man has something to offer families of all shapes and sizes.

During your visit to the Isle of Man, you’ll be sure to experience the Island’s strong identity and rich heritage through its quirky, yet fascinating, attractions. From the largest working waterwheel in the world to a living, working crofting community at Cregneash, the whole family will be enthralled by the unique heritage sites to be explored.

There are also ancient castles to discover, such as the magnificent medieval fortress, Castle Rushen and the striking ruins of Peel Castle, which overlooks one of the Island’s best beaches.

To learn a little more about the Island’s rich and fascinating history, The House of Manannan in Peel and Manx Museumin Douglas are filled with fascinating artefacts that are unique to the Isle of Man and include interactive features to make the experience interesting for children.

There are many ways for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors during your visit as the Isle of Man boasts excellent open spaces. Popular recreational parks include Mooragh Park, Onchan Pleasure Park, and Silverdale which are suitable for the whole family. With children’s playgrounds, boating lakes, BMX tracks and crazy golf, each location has something special to discover.

There are also a number of animal attractions where you can get up close and personal to a variety of species. Curragh’s Wildlife Park is home to around 100 different types of animal with most of the enclosures set as walk-through areas. This lets you watch monkeys, red pandas, penguins, meerkats and much more from just a short distance away. Or take a trip to Knockaloe Beg Farm where you’ll be able to see cows being milked, collect eggs from the free range chickens and take a trailer ride through the idyllic country.

Alternatively, a visit to the Home of Rest for Old Horses will give you the opportunity to find out what happens to the Douglas tram horses when they retire. Set in 92 acres of glorious Manx countryside, the animal sanctuary offers horses a happy place to enjoy their final years. A lovely day out for all the family!

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Address

Strathallan Crescent, Douglas, IM1 4NR

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

hireme@gov.im

Douglas

Take a nostalgic journey along Douglas Promenade on the world's oldest horse drawn tramway. Trams depart regularly from Derby Castle throughout the day.

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Castle Rushen

Address

Castle Street, Castletown, IM9 1LD

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 827413

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

Castletown

Discover one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe.

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Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch Visitor Centre

Address

31 Michael Street, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1JZ

Telephone
01624610131

info@mwdw.net

Peel

Discover the species of whale, dolphin, porpoise and other marine life found around the Isle of Man.

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Cornaa Fish Farm

Address

Cornaa Fish Farm Lag Vollagh, Ballaglass Glen, Maughold, IM7 1EJ

fisheries@gov.im

Maughold

Built in 1972, the Cornaa Fish Farm (Lag Vollagh Freshwater Fish Hatchery) is located in Maughold at the Ballaglass Glen on the east coast of the Island. A scenic area providing foot access right through to the Cornaa beach, the farm is owned and…

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Aquabike Isle of Man

Address

The Boat Park, Breakwater Road, Port Erin, IM9 6JA

Telephone
+44 (0) 7624266221

aquabikeisleofman@gmail.com

Price
Price £35.00 Activity

Port Erin

Aquabike adventures around the beautiful Port Erin Bay. Jump aboard our easy to ride, high performance, pedal powered Chiliboats.

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Price £35.00 Activity
Manx Electric Railway

Address

Derby Castle, Douglas, IM2 4NR

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

heritagerailways@gov.im

Douglas

Take an unforgettable journey along the east coast of the Island on this unique electric railway which dates back over 130 years.
Manx Electric Railway Museum

Address

Derby Castle Sheds, Queens Promenade, Douglas

Douglas

A great opportunity to see information charting the conception of the railway right up until the modern day
Manx Aviation and Military Museum

Address

Ronaldsway Airport, Ballasalla, IM9 2AT

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 829294

airmuseum@manx.net

Ballasalla

A wide range of exhibits relating the military and aviation history of the Isle of Man and people who served in the Armed Forces both on and off island.
Isle of Man Steam Railway

Address

Douglas Steam Railway Station, Banks Circus, Douglas, IM1 5PT

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

heritagerailways@gov.im

Douglas

Experience the excitement of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a Victorian steam railway perfectly preserved in time.
The Great Laxey Wheel

Address

Wheel Hill, Laxey, IM4 7NL

Telephone
+44 1624 861136

enquiries@mnh.im

Laxey

This feat of Victorian engineering and ingenuity is the largest surviving waterwheel of its kind in the world.
Nautical Museum

Address

Bridge Street, Castletown, IM9 1AX

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 824186

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

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.
Gansey Bay Beach

Address

Gansey Bay Beach, Beach Road, Gansey, Isle of Man, IM9 6LN

Gansey

A picturesque sandy beach with a gradual slope to the sea making it a perfect spot for water-sport enthusiasts and families.
Tynwald National Park & Arboretum

Address

A1 Peel Road, St Johns

Telephone
+ 44 (0) 1624 685835

defa@gov.im

St Johns

Situated in St Johns the Tynwald National Park and Arboretum is set in more than 25 acres of picturesque countryside.
Rushen Abbey

Address

Mill Road, Ballasalla, IM9 3DB

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 823048

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

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.
Groudle Glen Railway

Address

Groudle Glen, Onchan, Isle of Man

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 670453

ggr@ggr.org.uk

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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