Isle of Man Steam Railway
Located on the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is filled with natural beauty, which ranges from rugged coastal cliffs through to flat plains and sandy beaches.
View Dates & BookIsle of Man Steam Railway, Cregneash Folk Museum & Curraghs Wildlife Park
Located on the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is filled with natural beauty, which ranges from rugged coastal cliffs through to flat plains and sandy beaches. We stay in the island’s capital of Douglas where you will have free time to wander along the promenade and take in the stunning scenery. Then our included excursion will take you to explore further afield.
Includes
Return coach travel Return ferry sailings
4 nights half board
Journey on the Isle of Man Railway
Admission to the Railway Museum, Cregneash National Folk Museum & Curraghs Wildlife Park
Visits to Ramsey & Laxey
Free time in Douglas
Please note this price includes our door-to-door, if you do not require this service but wish to book then please call 0115 9770 080 for a discount on your booking.
ISLE OF MAN RAILWAY
& CREGNEASH FOLK MUSEUM (FULL DAY): Enjoy a journey on the Isle of Man Railway (from Douglas to Port Erin), the longest gauge steam line in Britain that still uses its original locomotives and carriages. We also visit the Railway Museum, where you can learn all about the history of the island's railway network. Later, we visit the National Folk Museum in Cregneash - a living, working illustration of 19th and 20th Century Manx crofting life, where visitors can see traditional farming methods and skills in action.
DOUGLAS
(FULL DAY): Situated on the east coast of the Isle of Man, Douglas has been the island's capital since 1863. The beautiful sea front is lined with picturesque restaurants and locally owned stores. You may like to take a ride aboard one of the famous horse-drawn trains that ply the promenade or visit the Manx Museum, which is bursting with artefacts and treasures unique to the islands 10,000 year history.
CURRAGHS WILDLIFE
PARK, RAMSEY & LAXEY (FULL DAY): Set in 40 acres of beautiful, natural scenery Curraghs Wildlife Park is home to 350 different types of animals including large cats, birds of prey and primates. Later, we travel the short distance to Ramsey, set against the backdrop of the North Barrule hills and Laxey, a picturesque village best known for its large waterwheel - The Great Laxey Wheel 'Lady Isabella' which used to pump water out of the mines.
Hydro Hotel ***, Douglas, Isle of Man
Built in 1910, The Hydro is a well-established hotel on the Isle of Man, situated on the historic Queen’s Promenade overlooking Douglas Bay. There's a rustic restaurant with exposed timber beams, in addition to a cosy bar.
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| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Arnold High St Bus Stop | Arnold High Street Bus stop, Outside leisure centre car park, NG5 7EE | |
| Derby Bus Station | Derby, Bus Station Bay 27 & 28, DE1 2AY | |
| Heanor Market Place | Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street Surcharge £10p (Market Square side) DE75 7EG | |
| Ilkeston, Wharncliffe Rd | Ilkeston, Wharncliffe Rd, Surcharge £10pp Market Place, DE7 5GF | |
| Lay-by opp flying Horse | Bus Lay by, outside the Flying Horse, Little Shaw Ln, Markfield, LE67 9PP | |
| Loughborough Amber rooms | Loughborough Amber rooms, The Rushes LE11 5BE | |
| Ripley, Market Place | Ripley, Market Place, Surcharge £10pp Express Stand DE5 3FJ | |
| Toton Lane Tram Stop | Toton Lane Tram Stop Park and Ride Toton Lane Tram Stop, NG9 7JA |
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