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

Ballaugh #134 destination in United Kingdom 2023. Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 5:47.

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1. 5.0 MWT Close Sartfield Nature Reserve (5 reviews)
   - Hidden
   Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   This delightful nature reserve forms part of the Ballaugh Curraghs, the Island's largest wetland. Here you will find hay meadow, grassland, curragh (willow scrub), woodland and bog habitats. This site is famous for its wildflower meadows with thousands of orchids from May to July. Level paths, boardwalks and a bird hide help you see a variety of wildlife including curlews, hen harriers and more. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Curraghs Wildlife Park (224 reviews)
   - Brilliant day out
   Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   The Curraghs Wildlife Park is on the Ballaugh Curragh which is a site of special scientific interest and designated as an internationally recognised wetland habitat of importance (Ramsar site). With nearly 100 different species set in over 30 acres of open walk through exhibits and a beautiful tranquil setting this is a wildlife Park with a difference. The Park is s laid out in geographic regions; African Bush, Asian Swamp, European Marsh, Amazon forest, American Trail, Outback and the Pampas. In the popular children's adventure play ground area you will find the Meerkats and Prairie dogs. The Orchard line miniature railway is one of the longest miniature railway line in the British Isles and is loved by all ages, it runs every Sunday as well as other holiday days. With the Giant Bouncy Jumping Pillow and Mni-diggers this is the premier all day attraction on the Isle of Man. For rainy days there is an indoor soft play area to keep the kids entertained.Summer 2014 will see the adition of an exciting new play area called 'Enchanted Wood'. The restaurant is open every day and serves everything from snacks, home baking and ice creams to sit down meals. The nature trail is an excellent easily accessible way to see the Curragh (Manx willow bog) and all the diverse indigenous species it supports. You can spend a whole day here and just relax but even if you only have a couple of hours it's still worth the visit. We are open every day from 10am-6pm from Easter until the end of October, in the winter we are open weekends and school holidays. We are a BIAZA and EAZA member attraction. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Bishopscourt Glen (11 reviews)
   - My favourite of the Isle of Man glens
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   The Isle of Man has over 20 historic glens which are great for short walks. Bishopscourt is my favourite, the former private garden of the Bishop of Sodor and Mann and directly opposite Bishopscourt this glen is particularly beautiful when the daffodils are out in Spring. There is no car park so you have to park on the road, be careful as it is a fast road. The glen has a small lake full of ducks and geese who are always hungry so bring plenty of bread! At the top end of the glen is a small cave and at the bottom end is Mount Aeolus, a small hill, similar to Tynwald Hill. See more..