Manx Aviation and Military Museum in Ballasalla, Isle of Man, was officially opened in 2000, and is dedicated to all the people who played their part in wartime services, and people who lost their lives in aviation accidents during the war or in peace times. One of the main aims of the museum is to enlighten visitors on the important part that the Isle of Man played during WWII, and the aviation and military heritage as a result thereof. Manx Aviation and Military Museum is run by volunteers of The Manx Aviation Preservation Society, and generously give up their free time in the interests of aviation and military history. The reception area of the museum displays a large relief map which depicts wartime military installations and many of the aircraft crash sites, and the exhibition rooms have generous displays of exhibits, models, wartime stories as well as actual aircraft crash parts which have been successfully recovered. Manx Aviation and Military Museum honours all those who served their Island in the name of freedom, and everyone else involved in wartime services. READ MORE

The Abbey Restaurant in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man welcomes you to this stunning restaurant which was refurbished to bring special changes, and is a true hidden gem on the Island set in green, luscious surrounds with mature trees, a babbling stream and ancient monastery. The ever changing seasonal menu delights with modern European cooking and a few staple dishes enjoyed with a wonderful selection of wines sourced from France, Spain and Italy, and they serve a la carte, a children's menu, Sunday carvery and a set menu. The Abbey Restaurant has four spaces with two main restaurant areas, a garden room and private dining room, and they can accommodate functions of any size including hosting the islands most bespoke and elegant weddings. Also join them for a classic afternoon tea with freshly made sandwiches, a selection of cakes and pastries baked everyday and their own blend of Grand Cru coffee, it's an experience not to be missed.READ MORE

The Sefton Express Airport Hotel in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man is located opposite the airport and is the ideal base for exploring the beautiful island, they also have a private meeting room for mini conferences, so is ideal for the business traveller too. This convenient budget hotel offers excellent quality and room choices come in standard, executive, family and there's a disabled room for special needs guests. The Sefton Express Airport Hotel also offers dining facilities in the main reception area where food is freshly prepared on-site and a licensed bar is available, menu items include lite bites, soup and sandwiches toasted or plain, and exquisite main course choices. The on-site conference room is ideal for up to 12 guests with tea, coffee and light refreshments, and lunch options are available, it's all here.READ MORE

Jimbo's Traditional Manx Dairy Ice Cream in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man is now located in the historic Cregg Mill in the Silverdale Glen, by converting a former flour mill into an ice cream production facility, and visitors can watch the whole process involved in ice cream making from the viewing gallery. They also offer a guided tour which includes a DVD following the process from the milking of the cows right through to the delivery of the Max Milk and cream to their doorstep, and you can watch the process and end result from the viewing platform. Jimbo's Traditional Manx Dairy Ice Cream is currently converting to renewable energy for carbon neutral production, and their ice creams with distinctive creamy taste will now be eco friendly, all fabulous 24 flavours are available in retail and catering packs, they also have ice cream vans and trailer units which take the ice cream to indoor and outdoor events across the island. Vans sell selections of hand made ice creams in whippy or scoop varieties, and there's a range of lollies and cold drinks, they also have ice cream cones, basic wafer and exotic chocolate waffle available in their extensive range with ripple sauces and dips, just sublime.READ MORE

Macro Metal Services in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man has a well equipped factory containing a range of modern machinery and with skilled staff and training programmes are the number one sheet metal company on the island. Their services include ventilation, mezzanine floors, stainless steel, balustrades, worktops and splashbacks, fire escapes, access for the disabled and they do custom designs. For Macro Metal Services no job is too big or small and their stainless steel and aluminium fabrications are of high quality with a fast turn around, they do both industrial and domestic jobs including large and small welding repairs on stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, titanium and more. READ MORE

Silverdale Cafe and Restaurant is set in the beautiful Silverdale Glen in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man open for light lunches, teas, coffee, cake and ice cream. They have outdoor seating and welcome groups, offer take out and are a fabulous venue for children's parties as well as other celebrations and events, it's a stunning location as they say, come see for yourself. Silverdale Cafe and Restaurant has over 14 different Jimbo Manx ice cream flavours all hand made on the premises using fine, local dairy produce. Come enjoy a wonderful dining experience in lovely surrounds and most importantly the ice cream, it's heavenly.READ MORE

Ballasalla Medical Centre in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man has professional doctors, nursing staff, and excellent and supportive practice team and attached staff for all your health and medical requirements, appointments, prescriptions and home visits if you are too ill to come to the surgery. The practice nurses offer an extensive range of health care including asthma and spirometry, diabetes, travel advice, childhood vaccinations, ear syringing, smear tests and contraception, smoking cessation and new patient medical checks. Ballasalla Medical Centre also has a fully qualified phlebotomist who runs a blood clinic 3 days per week, and a distric nurse who provides general nursing care in the community. There is also a health visitor who provides advice and support to families with children, the elderly and disabled, and a midwife, here they take care of all your health needs, book and appointment today and let the wellness begin.READ MORE

Ballasalla Primary School in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man offers a learning, caring and nurturing environment with exciting opportunities for the child, memorable experiences and a happy disposition. They aim to foster relationships, develop respect and show acceptance of others, as well as have belief in themselves, this is part of their vision. At Ballasalla Primary School they care, they learn, they grow, and the small but active PTA exists to help all pupils at the school by fundraising for equipment to the benefit of the students. Ballasalla Primary School also organises social events throughout the year, and have a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to support your children both in the classroom and other activities, here there are excellent opportunities for your boys and girls to work to their potential.READ MORE

The Academy of Dance in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man specialises in the education of dance and offers training in classical ballet, modern, contemporary and GCSE dance. They invite you to embrace the hidden language of the soul as they say, and host the bi-annual Evening of dance, a stunning extravaganza of dance from ballet to modern, contemporary and even a bit of street fusion, it's a not to be missed show so book your tickets early. The Academy of Dance offers fun learning and the latest dance routines, and host fantastic dance performances by their students, and their fantastic results are testament to the dedicated teachers who appraise the hard work of their students.READ MORE

The Craftworks Studio in Ballasalla on the Isle of Man is a fully equipped ceramic studio where you can paint your own pottery, and they offer children's workshops. They have a wonderful selection of Artclay silver jewellery for sale all hand made in the studio, unique and beautiful, or you can order a personalised piece, they also offer silver workshops where you can learn to make your own pieces. The Craftworks Studio has a wide selection of ceramic bisque available for you to select and paint and the team will assist with all the help you need, and all pieces are glazed and fired on the premises. It's the ideal venue for a birthday party with selections on the birthday shelves available and the team will even make a commemorative fingerprint plate just for you.READ MORE