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Things to do with the Kids - The Isle of Man - Children's attractions |
| The Wet Zone | Superb swimming and fun facilities at the new National Sports centre. |
| Manx Museum | The Island's Treasure House |
| Curraghs Wildlife Park | Over 100 species of birds and animals in this natural wetland environment. |
| Onchan Pleasure Park | Motor boats, go-karts, crazy golf, tennis, bowling, pitch and putt, children's playground, amusement arcade and cafe. Near public transport. |
| The Calf of Man and Bird Observatory | See a flock of rare breed Manx Loaghtan four-horn sheep. |
| Manx Wildlife Trust | 20 reserves situated throughout the island. |
| The Basking Shark Society | Arranges trips to see these magnificent creatures at close quarters. |
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Manx BirdLife, 35 New Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7BG Tel: +44 (0)1624 861130 Manx BirdLife is working to conserve the Isle of Man’s wild birds and their habitats through advocacy and by raising public awareness of conservation issues. |
| Isle of Man Steam Railway(1873) |
Distance:16 miles (Douglas- Port Erin) Gauge: 3ft. Longest narrow-gauge steam line in the British Isles. Attractions include the Port Erin Railway Museum. |
| Manx Electric Railway (1893) |
Distance: 18 miles (Douglas- Ramsey). Gauge:3ft. Longest vintage narrow-gauge line in the British Isles. Oldest working tramcars in the world. |
| Snaefell Mountain Railway (1895) |
Distance: 5 miles (Laxey- summit). Gauge:3ft. 6ins. The only electric mountain railway in the British Isles. Gradients as steep as 1 in 12. Attractions include the licensed Summit Cafe and Murray's Motorcycle Museum near Bungalow Station. |
| Groudle Glen Railway(1896) |
Distance: 3/4 of a mile, from the glen to magnificent views along the clifftop. Gauge: 2ft. Limited summer operation only. |
| Douglas horse trams (1876) | Distance: 2 miles along Douglas promenade. Roller bearings ease the load for the specially-bred horses. |
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