If you get off at Laxey, a mining town by the sea, you can transfer to a tram that will take you to Man’s highest point, Snaefell, at 2,000 feet. On a clear day, you can see Wales, England ...

Top five outdoor activities on the Isle of Man. 1. Laxey to King Orry’s Grave Walk Beginning at Laxey’s quaint tram station, this walk winds up the pleasingly-named Ham and Egg Terrace ...

Large crowds watch the Isle of Man's first drone show marking a year since Douglas became a city. ... including the Laxey Wheel, a Manx cat and a tribute to Manx-born siblings the Bee Gees.

This airplane window seat view shows the Isle of Man set in the Irish Sea. It's 52 km (32 mi) long and, at its widest point, 22 km (14 mi) wide. Follow us and access great exclusive content every day.

Image caption, Designed by Robert Casement, the Laxey Wheel was built in 1854 Article information. Author, Rebecca Brahde; Role, BBC News, Isle of Man; 9 June 2025.

Attractions like the Laxey Wheel are still pulling in the visitors to the Isle of Man Credit: ITV Granada Reports Tourism is still one of the big-earners for the Manx economy, generating hundreds ...