The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea lying between Great Britain and Ireland.
This island offers stunning landscapes, unspoilt beaches on a very long and beautiful coastline making it a perfect holiday destination whoever you are. There is a wealth of history to explore and wonderful places to see from slow and sleepy tourism to action packed adventure!
Whether it's water sports, mountain climbing, biking, walking the coastal paths, watching the wildlife, quad biking or spending a day in the museums and art galleries you'll find exactly what you want to do.
The heritage of this island is varied and dates back more than 10 000 years allowing you to discover the ancient castles, forts and mounds, waterwheels and mines and follow in the steps of missionaries and the Vikings!
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- 25th May 2019-7th June 2019The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is run in a time-trial format on public roads closed to the public. The first Isle of Man TT race was held on Tuesday 28 May 1907 and has since been held most years.The TT week includes 9 races covering vehicles from traditional race bikes through to sidecars.Qualifying runs each evening from Saturday 25th May to Friday 31st May 2019 (Excluding Sunday 26th) Saturday 25th May – Friday 31st May 2019Qualifying runs each evening (Excluding Sunday 26th)Saturday 1st June 201912:00 Superbike TT Race (6 laps) 15:00 Sidecar TT Race 1 (3 laps)Monday 3rd June 201910:45 Supersport TT Race 1 (4 laps) 14:15 Superstock TT Race (4 laps)Wednesday 5th June 201910:45 Supersport TT Race 2 (4 laps) 13:45 Lightweight TT Race (4 laps) 16:25 Zero TT Race (1 lap)Friday 7th June 201910:30 Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 laps) 12:45 Senior TT Race (6 laps)* Please note that race dates are subject to change or cancellation by event organisers at short notice.
- Fenella Beach is one of the two beaches in Peel seperated by the breakwater and harbour, a small sandy beach overlooked by Peel Castle. Peel is the Isle of Man’s only city with a long history of fishing.
- Cregneash is a small village in the extreme south of the Isle of Man, about one mile from Port Erin. Much of the village forms a Living Museum dedicated to the preservation of the traditional Manx ways of life. Annual Manx festivals are held in Cregneash and it is home to a flock of the rare four-horned Loaghtan sheep.
- Peel Bay has two sandy beaches in Peel separated by the breakwater and harbour. The main town beach and Fenella, a small sandy beach overlooked by Peel Castle. Peel is the Isle of Man’s only city with a long history of fishing. All the facilities you would expect from city beach.
- Port Cornaa Beach is a pebble beach within a small cove at the end of a valley that has Gob ny How to one side. If you choose to visit you may well get this beach to yourself. You have a freshwater lagoon just alongside the beach which is fed by the Cornaa river and at high tide this often merges with the sea. Parking right on the beach.
- Port Erin lifeboat station was established in 1884 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. The station is open daily, shop Easter to October.
- Fleshwick Bay beach is a small sheltered bay with a stone beach and high cliffs. The beach has no facilities other than a small rough car park. Nearest facilities are to the south at Port Erin.
- The Calf of Man and its offshore rocks have four lighthouses. The original (1816/1818) two lights consisted of two circular stone towers with light keepers accommodation with the two towers, 560 feet apart, aligned to indicate a safe course past the dangerous Chicken Rock. The lights were discontinued in 1875 when the Chicken Rock light was established.
- Port Erin beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the south of the island. You also have Spaldrick beach, a small pebble beach around the corner to the north of the main Port Erin beach. You have some excellent walks in this area; try the hill walk to Bradda Head with great views over Port Erin. There are fishing trips and excursions to the Calf of Man from the small harbour. Facilities at the beach include promenade, parking, shops and food. Video by Isle of Man by Drone
- The sheltered beach at Garwick Bay lies at the end of Garwick Glen, one of the prettiest glens on the Island. The valley at Baldrine has the River Gawne passing through it and joining the sea at the bay. The beach here is a mix of shingle and rocks backed by woodlands. Although the beach is not a bathing beach as such it is very popular with walkers and for fishing. Legend has it that during the 18th century the glen was a centre for smuggling and Dirk Haiterick’s Cave behind the beach is named after after a notorious local smuggler. The beach has no facilities although in Baldrine village you do have a pub with parking.
- The Tower of Refuge sits on St Mary’s Isle, which is a partially submerged reef within Douglas Bay. The structure was built upon the reef on the orders of Sir William Hillary (who helped to found the Royal National Lifeboat Institution) in 1832. After several shipwrecks upon the semi-submerged rock, he wanted a refuge for survivors until help could arrive.
- Jurby beach is a long shingle beach with firm sand as the tide goes out and is a popular beach with walkers and fishing. Facilities include car parking and toilets.
- Tynwald or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald or Tynwald Court is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It is claimed to be the oldest continuous parliamentary body in the world, consisting of two Houses: the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council.
