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Easter Weekend 2019 Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April Four days of enthusiast tours, photographic opportunities and special events across the island’s heritage railways. For latest news about this event please see the Manx Electric Railway website or Manx Government Website

The dates for the Mannin Angling Club Fishing Festival 2019 will be as follows. 27th and 28th July 2019 for the Tower Insurance Plate Small Boat competition 29th, 31st July and 1st August 2019 for Charter and private boat matches 31st July 2019 shore matches for adults and juniors 2nd August just juniors Friday 2nd…

The annual Southern District Society Agricultural Show Great Meadow, Castletown 27th and 28th of July 2019   Our main judging day is on Saturday, when the Supreme Champion will be chosen from the best in the Cattle, Horse, Sheep and Goat sections. Sunday’s judging includes the Harness Section, Show Jumping and Working Hunters for the…

Each year the World Tin Bath Championship takes place in the Middle Harbour, Castletown. The event has been run for many years and all the money raised from this event goes to local charities.   The World Tin Bath Championships will take place on Saturday 6th July 2019 Further information leading up to the event…

7th to 10th March 2019 The four-day International Darts Festival offers a prize fund of over £30,000 and is hosted at the Villa Marina in Douglas. It attracts some of the top names in the sport as seen at the Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships including a number of World Champions.  The Festival offers players the chance to…

Four action packed days the Steam Packet sponsored Southern ‘100’, followed by the ‘unique’ Open Air Prize Presentation in Castletown Square really adds a special atmosphere to what has become known over the decades as ‘the friendly races.’ Classes catered for include: Superbike, Supersport 600cc, 650cc SuperTwins, 250cc and ever popular Formula 2 Sidecar conforming…

Roy Cottage has availability from Saturday 22 September, at £580/week. Stay in our beautiful cottage by the sea, a few minutes from restaurants and pubs. Unlimited wi-fi. Contact us to making your booking.

Holidays are the perfect excuse for an indulgent breakfast…why not try one of these amazing pastries from Italian Kitchen in Castletown on your next visit? 😋 Italian Kitchen

Roy Cottage is available for Manx GP motorsport / Classic TT race week 2018 (Saturday 25 August – Friday 31 August 2019) at the SPECIAL PRICE of £750.00, reduced from £880.00 Contact Roy Cottage to book your holiday

How wonderful to see the dolphins. How amazing are these photos?! We saw a pod of over 100 off Langness new year 2017.  We are so lucky to have these beautiful creatures grace our waters 💙🐬 Brilliant shots captured by ManxieLiz Designs – Isle of Man Photographers

“Evening BBQs and al fresco dining are now just a way of life, the winter duvets have been cast aside, the butter has actually had to be put in the fridge and we’re all constantly sweaty. And we’re fine with it, because there’s really nowhere we’d rather be when the sun’s out.” We love this…

Looking for something fun, and a little different? Try a ghost tour during your visit 👻 Take a walk on the dark side… The Douglas Ghost Walk. Every Tuesday starting at the Jubilee Clock on Loch Prom. The Peel Ghost Walk. Every Wednesday starting at the House of Manannan. The Castletown Ghost Walk. Every Thursday.…

If you’re lucky enough to be visiting when the tin bath championships are taking place it’s an event not to be missed! Grab a drink from the Gluepot and a spot by the harbour and enjoy the fun 😊 Without a doubt the highlight of the Island’s event calendar….OK, so some people think it’s the…

There are worse ways to spend an evening…. Posted by Port Erin Paddleboards on Thursday, 31 May 2018 Get some vitamin sea with Port Erin Paddleboards

Our TT guests might be pleased to know this! Life is all about balance 🍰🍾🍔🍻🏋️‍♂️ Market Square has been reconfigured during the TT period to provide increased public space and motorcycle parking. Come and have an alfresco lunch from one of the many eateries in the town. For those that have over indulged, or are…

TT has arrived in Castletown 😎 Castletown is buzzing today!! Photo from The George

Roy Cottage is just a five minute stroll from the historic centre of Castletown, where you can visit Castle Rushen, the old House of Keys, and the Nautical Museum. Stay with us and discover your #iomstory in the ancient capital of Mann. Castle Rushen now open and ready to welcome you with a smile in…

Great news for our visitors, the Manx Museum in Douglas is now open on Sundays. It’s where the Story of Mann begins and is always a good option for rainy days ☔️💦 Sundays at the Manx Museum Visit us at the Manx Museum this weekend for our first Sunday opening!#sundays #manxmuseum #exploreyourisland Posted by Manx…

Roy Cottage is available for Manx GP 18-31 August 2018. Practice week high season rate, Race week, motorsport rate – see our charges & bookings page for details. For  TT Classics /Manx GP event details vist the Manx Grand Prix website.

Lovely sunny day for the market in Castletown 😎

There is no sight more enchanting than waterfalls, with their impressive balance of power and beauty. Part of the Isle of Man’s impressive landscape is the many winding glens, where the cascading water soon creates one of these awe-inspiring and serene natural wonders. Due to the small size of the Island, you are never far…

By Visit Isle of Man’s guest blogger Neil Morris, Managing Director of Manx BirdLife. The Isle of Man is blessed with an enviable diversity of wild birds that can be easily seen in their spectacular Island surroundings. The Isle of Man boasts more species per square mile than Britain or Ireland, and has an equally…

2018 is the 13th year of Praying the Keeills, a week-long programme of events designed to celebrate our Celtic heritage and take some time out to visit the tiny ancient chapels known as keeills which dot the Manx countryside. This year our broad theme is ‘Awakening’, which resonates with the Methodist Modern Art Collection currently…

Enjoy five action packed days travel on the Isle of Man Railways unrivalled network of heritage railways – nostalgia guaranteed! From Vintage Bus Tours of closed lines, Unusual Tram and Trailer combinations, Sunset Dinners at Snaefell and Photography Tours. This years festival also features the return to service of legendary Manx Northern Locomotive “Caledonia”. This…

A 4 day celebration of Manx railways and tramways 30 March to 2 April 2018 Download all the details from the Isle of Man Transport PDF here