The Queen’s Pier Ramsey Promenade, Ramsey, IM8 Opened in 1886, by the Bishop of Sodor and Man. The 2241 foot long pier was built, for the Isle of Man Harbour Board at a cost of £45,000, by Head Wrightson & Co and designed by Sir John Coode. Steamers ceased to birth at the pier in late 1960s and the tramway closed in […] Read More
The Sailors’ Shelter Crown Street , East Quay, Peel, IM5 1AJ This Community venue hosts events and bands throughout the year. Read More
The Sunken Ship-Passages Jurby Beach, Sartfield Road, The Cronk Visible only at low tide and still a bit tricky to find. Start at Ballaugh beach and walk North. You will pass the mooring stones for the weather balloons that doted the coast during the Second World War. Continue walking up the beach and you should find it. The tide quickly turns so be careful […] Read More
The Villa Marina Harris Promenade , Douglas, IM1 2HP The Villa Marina, was designed by Alban Jones in 1911, following a competition for designs. It currently comprises of the Royal Hall, Broadway Cinema, Promenade Suite, Dragon’s Castle and the Colonnade Gardens. The Royal Hall hosts the Guild every year. The Manx Symphony Orchestra and the Isle of Man Choral Society performs each Spring. Various […] Read More
The White Boys -Ny Guillyn Baney Ny Guillyn Baney is the traditional Manx ‘mumming’ play is not performed to any stable script, but it always includes a few key elements: saints, a fight, a death, a resurrection thanks to ‘the Doctor’ and a happy ending. Since the 19th Centenary this play has been seen on the streets of Manx towns and […] Read More
The White Man of Baldwin and Howe Kate's Cottage, Hillberry Road, East Baldwin, IM4 5BP This is located on private land so if you are thinking of visiting please be respectful to the owner, follow the country code and do not bring a dog. Tricky to get to and quite a steep walk. Set into a low wall is a man made of white quartz stone. There is a legend […] Read More
