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The east-coast village of Laxey is famous for its unmistakeable
landmark - the biggest working water wheel in the world. This
enormous red and white structure stands on the hills overlooking the
village. It once pumped gallons of water from the nearby mines.
Although these have long since closed, visitors may take an
underground journey on a small steam train similar to those that used
to transport minerals from the mines. In keeping with tradition, a
blacksmith's workshop (and a wood carver's shed) are located in the
same vicinity. Laxey, in the past, was primarily a mining and fishing
village, but it also produced textiles, famously Manx Tartans, and
these skills are still practised on old-fashioned looms at the
Woollen Mills - a great place to pick up a souvenir. Laxey is an
ideal base for families, with its beach and lovely bayside location,
and for walkers keen to explore the coast and inland countryside.
Laxey Glen, with its tree-lined mountain walk, and Glen Roy, with the
steeply wooded Ballalheannagh Gardens, complete with waterfalls, are
well worth visiting. From Laxey Station, sightseers can connect with
the national electric railway or take a tram to the summit of
Snaefell, the island's highest point.
Attraction
Ballalheannagh Gardens
Great Laxey Wheel and Mines Trail
Murray's Motorcycle Museum
Camping
Laxey Commissioners Campsite
Classes
Yoga - Danaher
Places to Stay near Laxey
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Manor House Hotel
(37.05 miles)
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The Manor House Hotel is situated in the heart of the beautiful seaside village St. Bees. Our location is ideal for walking (the start of the Coast to Coast walk ... more
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Fleatham House
(37.22 miles)
A small privately owned and managed country house hotel with several acres of garden.Situated in the pretty village of St Bees Fleatham is a large Victorian house overlooking St Bees Head and accross the Solway.
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Ellerbeck Manor
(37.40 miles)
Ellerbeck Manor is a stunning barn conversion set in the secluded rural countryside near the historic villages of St.Bees 1mile and Egremont 2miles converted to the highest standards by the owners in 2010, all bedrooms ...
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Escape to Galloway
(38.06 miles)
In an area of outstanding natural beauty Carsebuie is an enchanting country cottage that quickly has you hooked. The views take in the surrounding farmland and distant hills beyond. The birdsong is a delight; as ...
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Bailey Ground Hotel
(38.43 miles)
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This family run hotel is located just 50 metres from the sea in the western Lake District. Including Ice-Cream Parlour, Coffee Shop, Free WiFi and ample car parking. Opened in ... more
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Calder House Hotel
(38.43 miles)
Calder house is an imposing victorian 16 bedroom hotel on the west coast of cumbria. Originally a former girls boarding school calder house has retained many of its orginal features. All rooms ...
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White Mare
(38.50 miles)
A quiet Cumbrian village, between the Lake District mountains and the Irish Sea, provides the tranquil setting for the White Mare Country House Hotel, Pub and Restaurant.
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Bayview Hotel
(38.65 miles)
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The Bayview Hotel opened in 2001 and is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills.
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Sella Park House Hotel
(39.13 miles)
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A 16th Centuary Hotel located within 6 acres of mature gardens and riverside location in the heart of the Western Lake District.The traditional Priory Restaurant uses only the best locally ... more
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