Isle of Man Steam Railway Holiday
Thursday, 24th June 2021
UK
Super Summer Man
Holiday Highlights
- Trips of the steam railway between Douglas and Port Erin
- Heritage at the House of Manannan and iconic Laxey Wheel
- To the summit of the island, Snaefell, by electric tram
- Steam around the headland on the Groudle Glen Railway
- Victorian tram ride to Royal Ramsey
- Excellent exchange rate vs Manx Pounds
Outline Itinerary
Thursday
Because of variations in travel to the island, the first day simply involves arriving. Flyers will check in, as and when they get there, and meet our courier and the ferry travellers at the hotel early evening.
Friday
Our first full day is designed to introduce you to Manx history, heritage and way of life. We begin with a steam hauled run on the railway as far as Port St Mary amid delightful coastal and rural scenery. Our island tour continues over the hills to Peel for the excellent heritage museum – the House of Manannan. After lunch we stop off at the world’s oldest parliament at St John’s before continuing via Ramsey in the north and then the famous mountain section of the T.T. circuit back to Douglas – a day of great diversity and scenery.
Saturday
Today is dedicated to the Manx Electric Railway. We enjoy a breath-taking full length run along the cliff tops between Douglas and Ramsey. Time is allowed for lunch in the island’s second largest town and for a little look around. We retrace the route in the afternoon, including a refreshment break and a ride on the island’s newest and, some say, greatest steam railway, the “Great Laxey Mines Railway”.
Sunday
We’ve a literal highlight in store today. First we board a tram to Laxey and then ascend Snaefell Mountain aboard a private tram to the highest point on the island – from here you can, hopefully, see seven kingdoms. Back down in Laxey there is time for lunch and to visit “Lady Isabella” – The Laxey Wheel – awesome! Our day continues at one of the island’s loveliest places – Groudle Glen. A friendly reception at the steam railway will add to the spectacular journey around the headland. This is also the best opportunity to explore one of the island’s famous glens – Groudle is beautiful.
Monday
Our last full day is an absolute gem. We start with a steam train journey to Castletown, which is the ancient island’s capital, and a visit to Castle Rushen. On then to the tip of the
island to view the Calf of Man and a step back in time at a folk village. Time to appreciate the tranquil charm of Port Erin precedes our finale, a full-length run on a steam train back to Douglas.
Tuesday
The ferry leaves in the morning, and transfers will be arranged for the flyers to coincide with individual departure times.
Our Hotel
Travel to and from the island
Our holiday is priced from arrival on the Isle of Man, giving you the choice of travel by air or sea. The most convenient sea crossing, timings wise, is the conventional ferry service from Heysham, though alternatively there is a sea-cat from Liverpool. We can provide competitively priced rail/ferry through-tickets from your local station for either. You will find that flights are available from many regional airports and, whilst we are unable to supply air tickets, your transfers between Ronaldsway Airport and the hotel will be included – check with us that the holiday is definitely up and running and then just let us know which flights you have booked.
What’s Included
Transport
- All heritage railway rides
- All public transport journeys, in standard class accommodation
- Private coach transfers throughout the holiday
Entertainment
- All entrances
- Detailed itinerary/information pack
- Services of courier throughout
Accommodation
- Hotel accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
What's not Included
- Travel to/from the holiday start point
- Personal holiday insurance
- Porterage
- Lunches
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