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

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

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

Laxey Harbour Chalets in Laxey village on the Isle of Man offers an award winning stay in their luxurious self catering properties close to the harbour, where the gently sound of lapping water will lull you to sleep. Enjoy quality accommodations in a tranquil setting and all include free electricity and central heating and free WIFI, they provide bedding and towels just bring you own beach towels, and have fully fitted kitchens with utensils and tea towels, plus there's TV and a DVD player and complimentary welcome pack. Laxey Harbour Chalets offers stunning chalet choices with views for couples and more, and there are parking spaces for each chalet, and it's only a short walk to the beach, they are all located on the ground floor and some are suitable for people with disabilities. Come for a fabulous stay in a beautiful location, unfortunately pets are not allowed.READ MORE

The Bridge Inn, Laxey Isle of Man has it all from the public bar to the lounge bar, accommodation, large function room and beer garden, it's the perfect place to stay for the TT races, fruit and wines festival, Isle of Man Beer festival, real ale festival and more annual delights. Accommodation is affordable and comfortable and there are choices of single, double and family rooms with en-suite or shared facilities, plus Miss Havisham's Restaurant and Tearoom here is open for lunches, afternoon teas, evening meals and take-aways, also serving breakfast and light lunches and beautiful surrounds. The function room is available to hire for special occasions and events, weddings and meetings and has a full kitchen, this great venue is up a flight of stairs with no lift access. The public bar at the Bridge Inn has a full sized pool table, darts board, video juke box and large screen TV and gets very festive while the Lounge bar is quieter with great atmosphere, large cosy fire in winter and host live football matches, come for your dining and drinking pleasure, function and affordable stay, it's all here.READ MORE

La Mona Lisa in Laxey village on the Isle of Man is known as the little restaurant with the big heart, and comes highly recommended for great food and service. This family run restaurant has been serving exquisite Italian cuisine since 1944, and is located in a picturesque riverside setting near the harbour, and here home cooked traditional Italian food will delight in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers freshly home cooked meals made to order with fabulous choices of antipasti, pizza, calzone, pasta dishes, risotto, secondi and contorni, plus there's an early bird and kiddies menu. La Mona Lisa is family friendly and fully licensed, it's the perfect place to meet up and unwind with a drink, then enjoy and exceptional meal with desserts and coffee, plus there's an extensive range of both Italian and International wines, come visit a little piece of Italy in the Isle of Man.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 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

Laxey Camping in Laxey village on the Isle of Man offers pitches for tents and motorhomes and 8 electric hook-ups are available at am additional charge. This family friendly campsite has toilets, washbasins and hot showers, a fridge, freezer, cooker, microwave and more and guarantees an award winning 3-star stay. Laxey Camping is ideally located within walking distance of the beach and also close by is a launderette, village shop, restaurants, pubs, attractions and more. Come for an unforgettable stay at this family friendly campsite located off a quiet cul de sac, very safe for children.READ MORE