Laxey, Isle of Man

Explore Laxey Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Laxey is an Isle of Man east coast village at a midpoint between Ramsey to the north and Douglas in the south.

Laxey is known as a tourist destination due to its waterwheel and vintage railways, Laxey has a stop on the Manx Electric Railway and you can then switch to the Snaefell Mountain Railway which takes you 6.4 km (4 miles) to the top of Snaefell. The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world.

It is not just about the heritage, any visit should include Old Laxey to see the excellent beach and harbour.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches in Garff. You can even take a look at our list of Garff dog friendly beaches or even our Isle Of Man Blue Flag beach list.

Laxey Garff Coast Map

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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, and places to stay and eat:

Port-Cornaa-beach

Port Cornaa 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 Read more…
Castle of the heights

Castle of the Heights

Castle of the Heights (Cashtal yn Ard) is a well-preserved chambered tomb situated on a hill overlooking the parish of Maughold. The tomb has been dated to 2000 BC and is one of the best preserved Neolithic monuments on the Isle of Man, although the stone cairn has been stripped away, the large firmly set stones create a dramatic burial Read more…
Garwick-Bay-beach

Garwick Bay Beach

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 secluded beach here is a mix of shingles and rocks backed by woodlands. Although the beach is not a bathing Read more…
King Orrys Grave

King Orry’s Grave

King Orry’s Grave is a Megalithic tomb belonging to King Orry. There are remains of two prehistoric chambered tombs at this site separated by the road. It is believed these two sites may have been connected but hard to prove with the road and houses being built here. King Orry was King Godred of Crovan a well-known Manx legend. He Read more…
Great Laxey Mines Railway

Great Laxey Mines Railway

The Great Laxey Mines Railway is a restored railway that runs along the surface section of the tramway and includes a tunnel. The line once carried lead and zinc ores from the Great Laxey Mine to the harbour. You can also see the Laxey Goods Shed where you can browse around a number of wagons, vans and trailers along with Read more…
Place to eat

Little Shed at The Glen

Little Shed at The Glen is situated alongside the Manx Electric Railway track at the popular Dhoon Glen. A great place to stop off when you have worked up an appetite by walking down Dhoon Glen, viewing the Big Girl waterfall, or spending some time on Dhoon Bay Beach with its rock pools and pebble beach. We have freshly prepared Read more…
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Maughold Celtic Crosses

Maughold Church is one of the oldest churches on the Isle of Man, founded approximately 447 A.D. by Celtic St Maughold who was expelled from Ireland by St Patrick and landed on the coast here towards the end of the 5th century, bringing Christianity with him. An unanswered question in our mind when we visited is why he would have Read more…
Dhoon Glen Beach

Dhoon Glen Beach

The Dhoon Glen Beach is an isolated rocky cove with pebbles and we recommend not to visit the beach in isolation but take in the whole of Dhoon Glen. Dhoon Glen is a wooded valley that follows a stream with a waterfall halfway down the valley, known as the “Big Girl” and is one of the highest on the Island falling Read more…
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Laxey Bay Beach

Laxey Bay beach is pebble near the promenade and then sandy as the tide goes out. The beach stretches from the river mouth and harbour to the rocky outcrops and cliffs, backed by a promenade with grassy areas. The stone harbour breakwaters are a great place for pier fishing at high tide. Laxey beach facilities include car parking, cafes and 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. Read more…
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Laxey Wheel

The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. The wheel was created to pump water from the Great Laxey Mine shat some 410m away. Designed by Robert Casement and opened in 1854, the wheel has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 Read more…
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The Shed

The Shed is an award-winning Artisan beachside eatery. Located overlooking Laxey Bay, offering a wide range of freshly made locally sourced food, snacks, fresh coffee and homemade fresh cold-pressed juices. The Shed has uninterrupted sea views and is dog friendly. Read more…
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