Things to do & places to visit in Ballasalla, United Kingdom

Ballasalla #128 destination in United Kingdom 2023. Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 23:15.

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Top things to do

• Bridges
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Speciality Museums
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Helicopter Tours

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Manx Aviation and Military Museum (262 reviews)
   - The Manx must-see museum
   Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   This independent museum features the aviation heritage of the Isle of Man and tells the stories of the Island and its people in wartime. The museum, a registered charity, tells TWO exciting stories - the aviation and military heritage of the Isle of Man and the history of the Manx Regiment - the most successful light anti-aircraft regiment in the British Army. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Yellow Helicopters (1 review)
   - Beautiful and stunning view
   Helicopter Tours
   
   
   Great Staff even better pilot !! best way to see this island. Be flexible because weather is changing fast but was absolutely worth the wait. Staff was very good to keep us informed about weather and when the best time was for us to have the best experience for us. See more..
   
3. 4.0 Rushen Abbey (109 reviews)
   - The Monks at Rushen Abbey
   Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Rushen Abbey was gifted by King Olaf I for use as a monastery in 1134. Today the remains of the Abbey sit in the peace of the Abbey Gardens. The Abbey tells its story from medieval times to the present day and includes a great range of interactive activities for visitors of all ages. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Monks Bridge (3 reviews)
   - Medieval bridge - well preserved
   Bridges
   
   
   Monks Bridge is near Rushen Abbey at the end of Abbey Close (the lane between the Abbey and Silver Burn River) in the village of Ballasalla which is in the south of the island near Castletown. See more..
   
5. 3.0 Abbey Church Of St Mary The Virgin (1 review)
   - A C19th church built for the congregation of the rapidly developing town of Ballasalla
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Ballasalla is in the parish of Malew and the original parish church of St Lupus was a mile away. Not only was it a long walk but, as the population grew, St Lupus was no longer able to seat everyone. A new church was built in the village. The Abbey Church of St Mary is a large and impressive building, constructed from Scarlett limestone. It has a square offset tower with a small pointed roof. The foundation stone was laid in 1895 and the church was dedicated in 1897, although it wasn’t consecrated until 1907. Inside it is a large church but does feel quite gloomy, even on a bright sunny day, which made taking pictures quite difficult. Walls are whitewashed and it has a dark beamed ceiling in the nave, with mock oil lamps hanging from it. There is wood panelling around the base of the walls, with bench pews. The simple stone font is at the back of the church. The chancel is narrower than the nave and the stones of the chancel arch are painted black. The chancel has a simple wood panelled barrel ceiling. To the right of the chancel arch is the pulpit which has a mosaic cross set into the wood. The wood altar has five crosses carved on the base, representing the five wounds of Christ. The reredos has the symbols for alpha and omega as well as panels with the Ten Commandments and the Creed. The east window is mid C20th with Christ in the centre, flanked with St Germanus and St Lupus. There are two rather nice late C20th stained glass windows in the nave. The remaining windows contain the original Victorian diamond shape tinted glass. Although described as the Abbey Church, this is not to be confused with the ruins of Rushen Abbey! It isn’t 'MUST SEE', but just a short detour on the way to Rushen Abbey and work having a quick look when passing. See more..
   
6. Yellow Helicopters (0 review)
   Helicopter Tours
   
   
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