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 Isle of Man TT. A hundred years on and thrill
seekers still venture to the Isle of Man every summer for the
same reason the gentlemen of 1907 did, the Tourist Trophy more
commonly known as the Isle of Man TT. The high speed event attracts
40,000 people and 12,000 motorcycles each year. See website for
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Groudle Glen Railway, 29 Hawarden Avenue,
Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4BP. Tel: 0044 (0) 1624 670453. Lhen
Coan is the Groudle Glen Railway's main station. An intermediate
stop is at Lime Kiln Halt. Sea Lion Rocks makes a quiet area
for a pleasant picnic in the summer months. It is relaxing to
sit and observe the flora, fauna and passing ships. www.groudleglenrailway.com.
Location: On the outskirts
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Onchan
Pleasure park, Onchan near Douglas. Tel: +44 (0)1624 675564.
Bowling green, tennis courts, putting green, children play area,
karting, stock cars and football. Free entry. Some activities
charged. Amusement arcade. Cafe. Location: On the outskirts of Douglas. |
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Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle
of Man, British Isles, IM4 7AN. Tel: +44 (0) 1624 861395. Best
known for Manx Tartans, used to make hats, scarfs and kilts and
rugs. A traditional working Manx woollen mill and shop with free
admission. About 6 miles
north of Douglas. |
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The Isle of Man Steam Railway, Lord Street,
Douglas. Tel: 662525. The Isle of Man Steam Railway runs between
Douglas, Castletown and Port Erin. The total journey time is
about 45 minutes. Limited Disabled Access. Ample Parking. Station in Port Erin. |
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CREGNEASH
VILLAGE FOLK MUSEUM, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PT. Tel: 01624
648000. See what life was really like in a Manx crofting and
fishing community during the 19th and early 20th century. See
fields being worked with horse-drawn equipment. Thatching of
roofs. Spinning & weaving. About 1 mile south of Port Erin. |
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Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Port Erin,
Isle of Man, IM9 6LD. Tel: +44 1624 835858. A venue for music
and theatre, recitals and choral concerts. Also a gallery for
craft and art exhibitions. In
the centre of Port Erin. |
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Manx Electric Railway Society, PO Box 117,
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, IM99 1JS. Tel: 01624 663366. The Manx Electric
Railway is a narrow gauge vintage railway, covering seventeen
miles of line between Douglas and Ramsey. The Trams date from
1906 to 1893. www.mers.org.im. Station
in Ramsey. |
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Curraghs
Wildlife Park, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM8 1FB. Over 100 species
of animals and birds from around the world. Ample parking. Disabled
access. Visitor centre. Curragh is a Manx word for the wet, boggy
willow woodland typical of the area, and is a haven for all sorts
of wetland wildlife. About 4 miles west of Ramsey. |
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Grove House and Gardens, Andreas Road, Ramsey.
A Victorian farm frozen in time with a series of period rooms
containing mostly original furnishings and fittings. The farm
still has animals including Manx Loghtan sheep, ducks and chickens.
Location: On the outskirts
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Peel Castle, Isle of Man. The remains of an
11th century Viking castle with the outer walls remain intact.
It stands on St Patrick's Isle which is connected to Peel by
a causeway. The Castle is said to be haunted by Moddey Doo or
the Black Dog ghost. Owned by Manx National Heritage and open
to visitors. Location:
On the outskirts of Peel. |
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