Douglas Weather Webcam
The House Of Manannan
Situated right next to the next to the new Marina in Peel is the House of Manannan, another one of the attractions of the Story Of Mann. The House of Manannan is an ideal way to spend some time when the weather isn’t great especially for those with younger children who may find the other museums a little dull. The House of Mannanan is a much more interactive affair.
Port Erin Breakwater Webcam
Feeding The Ducks
Now where else in the world could something as classy as “Feeding The Ducks” be considered as entertainment or something to do?! Well we don’t care, a trip to the Arboretum in St Johns to feed the ducks is as much a part of Manx Tradition as saying hello to the fairies. Besides it is a very pleasant (and cheap) way of spending a few hours on a sunny afternoon.
Camera Obscura – What Is It? Where Is It?
Back in Victorian times Camera Oscuras around Britain were popular attractions drawing large queues of people eager to see the projected images. A Camera Obscura is essentially a dark room in which a small apperture allows an image from outside to be projected on to a surface. Think of it as being able to see the outdoors, indoors! Doesn’t sound much these days but back then it was the height of entertainment!
Isle of Man Flowers @ Marianne’s Flowers
Looking For An Isle of Man Florist That Will Go The Extra Mile?
Flowers can add that extra sparkle to any event, the right flower arrangement in particular is very important to a lot of people.
Based in Ramsey, Marianne’s Flowers is your number 1 stop for all your flower needs on the Isle of Man.
Although Marianne’s specialise in funeral, wedding and other event flower arrangements their Ramsey shop stocks silk and fresh flowers, different types of decorative candle, pot pourri house plants and a variety of other unusual gifts. As you’d expect they have absolutely no problem delivering to anywhere on the island, but also have the capability to fulfil international orders.
Peel Marina Bridge Webcam (Not Active)
Palace Hotel & Casino – Isle of Man
In terms of its position on Douglas promenade it’s harder to find a location more central than that of the Palace Hotel & Casino Isle of Man. The Palace is another of those hotels that seems to attract families and business visitors in equal measure. The Palace Hotel boasts an impressive array of facilities including the Isle of Man’s only casino and numerous function rooms which are very popular for local weddings, we held our reception there!
Sefton Hotel
The Sefton Hotel is in my humble opinion the best of all the Isle of Man hotels. It’s certainly the one that I would be most comfy recommending to friends and family. Located almost smack bang in the centre of Douglas promenade you are 2 minutes away from the Villa Marina and literally a stone throw from the Gaiety Theatre. Because of it’s ideal location the Sefton has enjoyed stays from many celebrities filming on the island.
Curraghs Wildlife Park
Situated in the north of the Isle of Man Curraghs Wildlife Park is the closest you’ll get to a zoo on the island. In saying that the natural surroundings in which the park is situated goes some way to making up for what it lacks compared to some of the larger zoo’s in the UK.
Peel Promenade Webcam
Castle Rushen – Why It Is One Of The Best Castles In The British Isles
Castle Rushen, located in Castletown in the south of the island is the most complete castle ruin on the Isle of Man. It looks over Market Square to the south-east and the small but perfectly formed harbour to the north-east. The castle is among the best examples of a medieval castle anywhere in the British Isles. As a modern visitor attraction it has several of the facilities you would expect such as on site toilets, gift shop etc
Douglas Promenade Webcam
Lazer Blast
There is no denying that a lot of what the Isle of Man has to offer is very weather dependent. Thankfully though there are still things to do if the weather isn’t so great and one of those things is Lazer Blast.
Basking Shark Tours
The Basking Shark is the second biggest fish in the sea, second only to the Whale Shark and MUCH bigger than the more infamous Great White. These docile sharks feed on plankton in the upper levels of the sea and the rich waters around the Isle of Man provide the perfect feeding grounds. The Isle of Man is one off if not the primary spot for watching Basking Sharks in the world with large numbers of sharks congregating to feed during the summer months (from May to September).
Laxey Wheel
There are certain images that people always associate with the Isle of Man. One is the three legs, one is the Manx cat in profile looking towards you, right up there with those other 2 is that of the Laxey Wheel, the largest working water wheel in the world.
Ramsey Harbour Webcam
Douglas Garden Webcam
Douglas Marina Webcam
Peel Breakwater Webcam
Sea Kayaking
The Isle of Man offers a diverse coastline, from the highest steepest cliffs to gently sloping beaches. A lot of this coast is best enjoyed from the sea and what better way to get up close and personal with the local sea life than in a Sea Kayak?
Moore’s Traditional Curers
Manx Kippers At Their Best!
If there’s one food that the Isle of Man is famous for it’s the kipper. Sure there are other places in the world that do kippers but there’s nobody that does kippers quite like the Isle of Man. It’s why Manx Kippers are world famous! The good news is that they are now available to buy online.
Go Karting
Your chance to enjoy wheel to wheel racing action in the latest Go-Karts. The Isle of Man’s own self drive karting ciruit is located at Jurby Airfield in the north of the island in the summer and the TT Grandstand in the winter. The summer 375 metre track gives ample opportunity to hit top speed and overtake. There’s no need to book in advance, just turn up between 10am and 6pm Saturday and Sunday and take part in the action!
Peel Castle On St Patrick’s Isle
Peel Castle is a castle in Peel originally constructed by Vikings. The castle stands on St Patrick’s Isle which is connected to the town by causeway (or as we like to call it, a road) . It is now owned by Manx National Heritage and is open to visitors during the summer. The castle was built in the 11th century by the Vikings, under the rule of King Magnus Barelegs. While there were older stone Celtic monastic buildings on the island, the first Viking fortifications were built of wood. The prominent round tower was originally part of the Celtic monastery, but has had battlements added at a later date. In the early 14th century, the majority of the walls and towers were built primarily from local red sandstone, which is found abundantly in the area.