The Great Laxey Wheel or Lady Isabella is a fascinating tourist attraction and the largest working waterwheel in the world built all the way back in 1854 to pump water from the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Today you can climb to the top of this 72 and a half foot diamater wheel, and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views afforded from this brilliant example of Victorian engineering, you can also follow the paths and even go underground. The Great Laxey Wheel is the last surviving working wheel of its kind in the world and is a not to be missed tourist attraction on the island, and while visiting enjoy stories of the Laxey Miners and see the magnificence of the wheel up close.READ MORE

Snaefell Mountain Railway is located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Man running from the village of Laxey and was built all the way back in 1895. Still operating today with the majority of it's original Victorian rolling stock, take a fascinating journey on this Victorian electric tram from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell, the only mountain on the island. Enjoy view to England, Scotland, Wales and even Ireland on a clear day. Snaefell Mountain Railway also runs from Laxey to Douglas and Ramsey stopping along the way at all the glens along the route, come for a fascinating and historical journey in these beautiful old trams.READ MORE

The Rose Cottage n Laxey village on the Isle of Man is a charming, historical 17th Century Manx stone cottage just steps from the beach and harbour, and has been modernised to a high standard while still retaining the original character. Located at South Cape, this large holiday unit was originally two stone cottages and there's a porch n the ground floor and carpeted lounges one with dining and TV area, and the other with piano and small snooker table. The fully equipped kitchen comes with all the modern comforts needed, and there's a utility room, and the large double bedroom on the first floor is fully carpeted, plus there's a smaller double bedroom and single bedroom. The Rose Cottage has a large garden with patio and garden furniture overlooking the beach and the centre of the village is close by, come for the perfect self catering stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

The Pavillion, Laxey Glen Gardens in Laxey village on the Isle of Man is a cafe bar open all day with a wide range of meal selections, and they cater for intimate dinners and group celebrations. It's the ideal destination for weddings, christenings, conferences, birthday parties, and functions and they cater to groups of any size in beautiful surrounds. The Aubergine Restaurant at The Pavilion is open from 5pm on and there's a special evening menu highlighting local produce as they say. The venue is beautiful, the destination perfect, and they cater exactly to your requirements with exquisite cuisine and a stunning setting and prices are good too.READ MORE

Salmon River Apartments in the heart of the Laxey village on the Isle of Man offers historic charm and a wonderful stay in the converted stables and hayloft. Enjoy luxurious comforts with a character twist, these beautiful self catering apartments have disabled friendly options in The Stables on the ground floor. The Hayloft, located on the first floor via its own private staircase offer three double or twin bedrooms and spacious open plan living, plus a balcony with river views and excellent facilities. The Stables come with two en-suite double or twin bedrooms and spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area, plus has a barbeque area and river views outside. Salmon River Apartments caters to groups and the building is available as a whole.READ MORE

Salmon Lake Centre is a unique corporate, event and conference centre nestled at the base of the historical working Laxey Waterwheel and a unique wedding venue in tranquil setting. With flexible room layouts and audio visual equipment, they can meet a variety of needs for corporate events including business seminars, meetings and training sessions, they have a 120 delegate event space which is versatile and affordable. Salmon Lake Centre has an intricate scale model and exhibition of the Laxey Wheel and mine development, and there's a beautiful landscaped lake setting, they can host anything, and offer a delicious and fresh menu tailored to your event for unforgettable memories and successes and there are special rates for charitable organisations, come for the spectacular, you'll find it here in beauty and elegance.READ MORE

Laxey Woollen Mill and Gallery is proud to be the last working woollen mill on the Isle of Man, and this family owned establishment going back to when they first took over in the 1950's is to this day, adapting and turning into a wonderful craft centre. Using traditional weaving methods, the professional weaver and only commercial pattern weaver on the island, produces stunning quality rugs and scarves in beautiful designs including the famous Laxey Manx tartan. With over 100 years experience in the textile industry, here they produce gents, ladies, wedding and children's accessories, as well as rugs and throws, scarves and outerwear, tableware, toys, fabrics and tweeds and more and offer shipping worldwide and on-line ordering. Visitors to the Laxey Woollen Mill and Gallery can view the handloom in full operation on the ground floor, and artists exhibits in the gallery upstairs, while other parts of the building showcases jewellery and woodcraft workshops. READ MORE

Cronk Aash in Laxey village on the Isle of Man offers 4-star self catering accommodation with sitting room on the ground floor boasting and open fire and TV, a dining room and newly fitted kitchen. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, recently refurbished, offering a comfortable stay and there's a bathroom with separate bath and shower, and a study. This warm, Victorian detached Manx house will charm and delight, and there's WIFI and views overlooking Laxey valley to the sea. Tastefully decorated and furnished, Cronk Aash is ideally located close to the shops, trams and buses, the beach and village centre, there's a large garden and south facing patio with stunning views, it's all here for a wonderful stay in a memorable location which is historically interesting.READ MORE

Presence of Mann is a wonderful gift shop in Laxey village on the Isle of Man located within the Laxey Woolen Mills. Here you will find untold treasures of beauty including a wide range of Manx books, confectionery, Manx cushions, Manx soft toy cats, greetings cards, exclusive hand made crafts, souvenirs and quality Manx gifts. They also offer most of the products from Laxey Woollen Mills and works closely with them, come view the beautiful Ellan Vannin products which is the Manx name for Isle of Man, there's also Manx fuschia products, their tartan products, a wide range of books for everyone, Loaghtan sheep produce, Manannan products, Manx cat and tram horse items, stunning gifts and more. The Craftea Weaver a tearoom located above Presence of Mann served indulgent homemade cakes, platters with homemade pies, local Manx cheeses and more and the walls are adorned with beautiful arts and crafts, here everything you see is for sale. Visit the mill too, a family owned business and the last working woollen mill on the Isle of Man.READ MORE

The Great Laxey Mine Railway offers a wonderful journey on this historical railway originally constructed to serve the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Passengers can today ride in a tiny carriage running from the old Laxey lead mine entrance, a quarter mile along the line, which once carried lead and zinc ores from the mine, and on to the Valley Gardens which is now the terminus, and once was the mine's washing floors. Along the way you'll pass beneath the main Laxey to Ramsey road and the Manx Electric Railway and through the longest railway tunnel on the Island, hauled by a replica of one of the original steam engines. The Great Laxey Mine Railway offers a fascinating journey and insight to when the loaded wagons carried the metal ores, there's also a not to be missed Laxey Wheel close to the terminus, which built in 1854 to pump floodwater from the mine, and the largest working waterwheel on the island.READ MORE