
Local Tourist Attractions |
| DUKE CARTING - Jurby Book yourself an unforgettable short circuit experience with Duke Trackdays. Safely experience the thrills of pushing your car or bike to the max at the Jurby circuit. The 1.5 mile airfield circuit has 9 curves and two 100+mph straights, providing plenty of challenges and eye-bulging action. The comparative safety of track days provides the ideal platform to test your car's performance, away from the restrictions and hazards of public roads. + 44 (0) 1624 640050 The circuit is fully marshalled and has medical cover at all times. Hot and cold drinks are available all day. A tyre and recovery service may be available on certain dates. |
| A.R.E. MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION - Kirk Michael 70 mostly British Manufactured machines from the 1920's to the late 1960', including the best collection of Triumphs in private ownership in the British Isles, all meticulously restored. Situated close to the 15th Milestone on the TT Course (next to a Total filling station) it is open to the public every Sunday between Easter and the end of September. The collection is open each day throughout to TT and Manx Grand Prix fortnights. Private viewings can be arranged. |
| CURRAGHS WILDLIFE PARK - Ballaugh The park's natural wetland environment is a haven for endangered wetland wildlife from around the world. There are more than 100 species of birds and animals, of which many rare species are part of international breeding programmes. +44 (0)1624 897323 |
| MOORAGH PARK - Ramsey This large municipal park offers bowling, putting, tennis, a 12 acre boating lake, children's playground, BMX track and cafes. On bus route. +44 (0)1624 810100 |
| GROVE MUSEUM - Ramsey Early Victorian country house which features authentic period rooms, plus associated outbuildings containing agricultural equipment of the era. Cafe. On bus route. +44 (0)1624 648000 |
| MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY - Ramsey Over 100 year old electric tramway system running between Douglas and Ramsey via Laxey. Open and closed tram cars offer views of Manx countryside and the east coast. Also runs from laxey to top of Snaefell Mountain at 2,036ft. +44 (0)1624 663366 For other railway trips check with the Tourist Board |
| HOUSE OF MANANNAN - Peel The House of Manannan in Peel is an interactive heritage centre which uses audio, video and state-of-the-art display techniques to show how early Manx Celts and Viking settlers shaped the Island's history. +44 (0)1624 648000 |
| MOORE'S TRADIONAL CURER'S - Peel Moore's is a family business and a working factory that allows visitors to experience the entire kipper making process. You'll be able to see the factory working and how Manx kippers made. +44 (0) 1624 843622 |
| For other Isle of Man tourist attractions visit the Tourist Board Info site |