The Nunnery Old Castletown Road, Douglas, IM2 1QB The Priory of Douglas was a monastery of nuns, possibly dating to the reign of Rǫgnvaldr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles (1187-1226). It was suppressed by King Henry VIII in 1540. Nothing remains of the monastery. In 1610, the Nunnery was granted to the Earl of Derby by King James. The buildings were acquired by Richard Calcot, Comptroller of the Isle of Man, […] Read More
The Old Fairy Bridge Fairy Bridge, Kewaigue Hill, Braddan, IM2 1QH This old stone bridge is considered by many as the real Fairy bridge as it is thought to predate Fairy Bridge. For some reason I always link this with the Fairy Cup of Kirk Malew. A silver Stirrup cup which transported farmers to the Fairy Kingdom, perhaps this is one of the places. “Moghrey mie […] Read More
The Old Grammer School Castletown Car Park, Castletown, IM9 1LE The Old Grammar School was originally a chapel built somewhere between 1190 – 1230. In 1701 the chapel was turned into a school with a new extension added. Despite being heavily criticised by the House of Keys, for high fees and cruel treatment of the boys, the school gave many prominent Manx men their education […] Read More
The Old House of Keys Castle Street, Castletown, IM9 1LF Originally, the self elected Members of the House of Keys, met in Castle Rushen, before moving to Bishop Wilson’s residence and then the George Inn until 1821, when the House of Keys opposite the Castle was built. The building has been restored, to its appearance in 1866, when the Island voted for the first time, […] Read More
The Port Erin Railway Museum Station Road, Port Erin , IM9 6AE This museum is open from March to November and follows the history of the Steam Railway on the Island from 1873 to the present. It houses a collection of carriages including the Royal carriages used in 1963 and 1972. A Train simulator gives you the chance to experience driving the train yourself. There is a […] Read More
The Promenade Gardens/Marine Gardens The Promenade, Douglas These Gardens also known as the Sunken Gardens were designed in the 1930s. Predominately flower gardens with raised beds they stretch the length of the Promenade and include benches and shelters. Many of these shelters now contain kiosks offering Ice-Cream, Teas and Takeaway food. Some gardens are themed or connected to charities. Within the Gardens […] Read More
