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

Laxey #137 destination in United Kingdom 2023. Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 8:42.

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Top things to do (16)

• Walking Tours
• Rail Services
• Bike Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• History Museums
• Day Trips
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Factory Tours
• Historic Sites
• Mountains
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Trams
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Forests

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Presence of Mann (2 reviews)
   - explore for more
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Presence of Mann is situated at the famous Laxey Woollen Mills and specialises in quality Manx gifts using Manx artisans. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Manx Mountain Activities (1 review)
   - Guided tour as it should be
   Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
   
   
   John shows and explained everything! We had a guided tour at the shore and loved it. It’s all about history, geology and nature! See more..
   
3. 4.5 The Great Laxey Wheel (1.038 reviews)
   - The Marvels of Laxley.......5* family enjoyment.
   Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Designed by the Victorian engineer Robert Casement, the Laxey Wheel was built in 1854 to pump water from Glen Mooar which was part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex.Standing at over 72 feet high the wheel, which is also known as Lady Isabella, has been one of the Isle of Man’s most popular tourist attractions for well over 150 years.You’ll have the opportunity to watch the wheel turning before attempting to climb to the top where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across the Glen Mooar Valley. Once back on solid ground you can walk through the valley to find the Great Laxey Mines – learn about the lives of the miners, walk into the mine audit and take a trip on the Great Laxey Mines Railway which was once used to carry lead and zinc ores from deep inside the Great Laxey Mine. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Snaefell (412 reviews)
   - Amazing views
   Mountains
   
   
   Travelling up the mountain on a hot, sunny day was a great experience. From the summit thee views in every direction were amazing, with Ireland to the west and England to the east. Far below us, we were able to watch and listen to the would-be TT riders doing they best to emulate their heroes. A great experience. However, clear weather is essential to enjoy the views. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Snaefell Mountain Railway (393 reviews)
   - Great experience
   Spent 1-2 hours Trams • Rail Services
   
   
   As the weather was not great we decided to take maintain train Snaefell around lunch time hoping that clouds would not be too low and that we would have some views. The ride was approximately 30 minutes but as we were the last passengers to board we did not have window seat which was a shame. Preferable option would be to sit on the right side for going up as the views of the countryside are spectacular. On the summit it was cloudy but we did managed to see a bit of Ireland. Afterwards we went to coffee shop for tea and managed to get next train back. However there was a big queue and people were rushing and grabbing window seats so once again we did not have direct views of the nature. See more..
   
6. 4.5 The Great Laxey Mine Railway (52 reviews)
   - Short but interesting ride
   Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Railroads
   
   
   Heritage Railway - The railway which used to service the Great Laxey Mine comes back to life with steam engines Ant and Bee and Wasp our electric locomotive. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Salmon Lake Centre (21 reviews)
   - coffee break
   Spent < 1 hour History Museums
   
   
   a spotlessly clean café good food and comfort coffee was a lovely break after hiking around the wheel See more..
   
8. 4.5 Dhoon Glen (4 reviews)
   - One of the island's most dramatic glens
   Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   This is described as one of the island’s most dramatic glens. A stream tumbles down through the steep sided and wooded glen to reach the beach 500’ feet below. (It can be a steep walk back up!) The area has been improved since Covid and there is now a large picnic area beside the MER station along with a very good cafe (open Friday-Sundays). There is a map at the start of the glen showing footpaths. Those shown as dotted yellow and orange lines are described as suitable ‘for beginner walkers’. They are well made although there are quite a few steps! The red and orange paths leading up to the waterfall are described as ‘for experienced walkers.’ It is a very attractive walk. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Laxey Woollen Mill and Gallery (49 reviews)
   - Proper Manx wool
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Factory Tours
   
   
   Some lovely hand loom woven Manx goods, along with a mixture of Irish and Scottish woollen things as well. Beautiful Manx rugs, and gorgeous Manx tweed handbags made with loaghtan wool. Upstairs is a gallery with some Manx embroidered pictures and other hand made items. Really lovely. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Laxey Glen (17 reviews)
    - Peaceful
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
    
    
    Went here with the dogs as it was difficult to find anywhere where they could run off their leads and enjoy themselves. Most of the Isle of Man beaches didn't allow dogs and neither did any of the parks so our poor dogs had a bit of a bad time of it staying on a short lead all the time or not being allowed into some places at all. This was a beautifully peaceful place where they could run about freely, paddle in the river and generally enjoy themselves. The going is not too rough but walking shoes would be best to get the most enjoyable experience out of it and the path follows the Laxey River most of the time, only deviating upwards where the bank is impassable sometimes. If you want a bit of peace and quiet and a safe dog walk, then this is for you. See more..