Isle of Man

Situated between the coastlines of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, in the middle of the Irish sea, is the Isle of Man. Featuring visits to the famous Laxey Wheel, Cregneash Folk Museum and a journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, we offer a choice of hotels from which to enjoy the rich folklore and unique culture of this popular island.

Castle Rushen • Steam Railway • Peel • Snaefell • Laxey Wheel • Motor Museum

Day 1 Early afternoon crossing from Heysham to the Isle of Man.  

Day 2 First stop today is Castletown. See the wonderfully preserved Castle Rushen before heading on to unmissable, spectacular views of Calf Sound. Continue to Cregneash, with admission to the National Folk Museum. Set in beautiful countryside, explore the thatched Manx cottages. On then for time at leisure in Port Erin, nestling in its scenic bay, before boarding the island's heritage steam railway for the journey back to Douglas.

Day 3 This morning is in Peel, said to be the best example of a typical Manx town. Here, we include admission to the House of Manannan, where the Island's mythological sea god, Manannan, guides you through the Island's rich Celtic, Viking and maritime past. Afterwards, stroll along Peel's beach or relax in one of the cafes before returning to Douglas for time at leisure.

Day 4 Begin the day by joining the Manx Electric Railway which connects the Island’s capital, Douglas, with Laxey in the east. At Laxey, join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a spectacular climb to the islands highest point at 2036 feet, before admission to the ‘Lady Isabella’, the world’s largest working watermill. Continue by coach to Ramsey, the main town in the north of the island for time at leisure. On then to the final stop of the day, the Isle of Man Motor Museum. We include admission here, and subject to availability on the day, a tour of the workshop may be offered.

Day 5 Morning crossing back to Heysham and homeward bound.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Rutland Hotel, Douglas

The hotel enjoys a prime location on the sea front at the northern end of Douglas promenade. The steep steps leading to the hotel entrance are challenging for those with walking difficulties.

• 3 star • 64 bedrooms • Lift

• Coach parking nearby

Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas

The Chesterhouse Hotel offers comfortable accommodation on the sea front in Douglas. The Shiraz Restaurant has panoramic views of the bay and the Amber Lounge offers a relaxing area.

• 3 star • 67 bedrooms • Lift

• Coach parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• Return ferry crossings

• 4 nights half board on the Isle of Man with:
Porter service, Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Admission to Cregneash Folk Museum

• Port Erin to Douglas Steam Railway journey

• Admission to House of Manannan

• Single journey on the Manx Electric Railway

• Return journey on Snaefell Mountain Railway

• Admission to the Laxey Wheel

• Admission to Isle of Man Motor Museum with workshop tour (STA)

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