Summerhill beach

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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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, places to stay and eat:

Events

The Isle of Man TT

28th May 2022
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11th June 2022
The 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 takes place over a 2 week period with the first week dominated by practice sessions followed by Read more…
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Place to eat

Little Fish Cafe

Little Fish Café offers all-day dining with stunning quayside views only a short walk from Douglas town centre. The licensed cafe offers fresh local caught seafood over brunch, lunch and dinner times.   Read more…
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Peel Bay Beach

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. Read more…
Derbyhaven-beach

Derbyhaven Beach

Derbyhaven beach is within a sheltered shallow bay. A very popular bay with windsurfers. Facilities include parking, promenade and a selection of places to eat. Read more…
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Langness Lighthouse

The Langness Lighthouse was established in 1880 at Dreswick Point on the eastern side. The lighthouse has a white tower 19 metres high and incorporates 77 steps to the top of the tower. Read more…
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Cregneash Village Folk Museum

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. Read more…
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Douglas Head Lighthouse

The Douglas Head Lighthouse marks the entrance to Douglas Bay on the east coast of the Isle of Man. The lighthouse is 32 metres (105 ft) split between the tower at 20 metres (66 ft) and its base at 12 metres (39 ft). Read more…
Tower-of-Refuge

Tower of Refuge

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. Read more…
Ramsey-Queens-Pier

Ramsey Queens Pier

Ramsey Queens pier was built in 1886 and is 2241 feet long. The pier is being restored in sections by the Queen’s Pier Restoration Trust that has a long fight to keep this Victorian pier from being demolished and to enable to be accessed by future generations, please check their website for current progress and to support them. Read more…
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Laxey Bay Beach

Laxey Bay beach is a sandy beach running from the river mouth and harbour to Old Laxey backed by a promenade. A selection of facilities within Laxey. Read more…
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Maughold Head Lighthouse

The Maughold Head Lighthouse was built in 1914 and sits on a headland at the southern end of Ramsey Bay. The 23m high lighthouse tower, with the lighthouse keepers accommodation built on the headland above the tower at the same level as the lantern. A set of 127 steps links the tower to the keeper’s cottage.   Maughold Head Lighthouse Read more…
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Peel Castle

Peel Castle was built in the 11th century by the Vikings and stands on St Patrick’s Isle which is connected to Peel by a causeway. After the rule of the Vikings, the castle continued to be used by the Church due to the Cathedral of St German being located within the castle. The buildings within the castle are now mostly ruined, Read more…
Port-St-Mary-lifeboat-station

Port St Mary lifeboat station

Port St Mary lifeboat station was established in 1896 and now operates an inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station open weekdays, no shop. Read more…
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Some more seaside locations

Calf of Man Castletown Cregneash Douglas Laxey Peel Port Erin Port Saint Mary Ramsey