Nostalgic Little Trains of the Isle of Man
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£649*per person
Overview
Mystical, captivating and beautiful, the Isle of Man is a unique place with a fascinating and diverse history. Located midway between Ireland and the British mainland in the Irish Sea, the island is self-governing, with its own surviving language and distinctive flag. It’s peppered with enchanting stone churches, castles and forts, tangled trees and twisty trails, adding to the magical atmosphere of this sea-bound land. The Isle of Man also boasts several impressive heritage railways, offering nostalgic journeys through dramatic Manx scenery, plus a traditional horse-drawn tramway along the seafront in Douglas. Step back in time as we experience the best of the Isle of Man’s sights and attractions during this relaxing week, uncovering the secrets of this extraordinary island and exploring its rich heritage.
Itinerary
- From a morning pick up in your local area we catch the ferry from Heysham to Douglas, then onwards to our hotel. Or if booking our flight package depart from your chosen airport to the ISle of Man with transfer on to hotel
- Spend the day at your leisure in Douglas.
- We take a trip on the historic Manx Electric Railway, which still uses its original Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock. From Douglas, we journey along the scenic east coast with views of the beautiful Manx countryside on one side and far-reaching views out to the stunning coastline on the other. We disembark in Laxey to visit the Laxey Wheel, the largest working waterwheel in the world and known colloquially as the Lady Isabella. Here we can admire this feat of Victorian engineering as we watch the mighty wheel turn, and can even climb to the top for panoramic vistas across Glen Mooar Valley. From here we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the only electric mountain railway in the British Isles. Dating from 1895, electric-powered trains take passengers over 2,000ft up to the summit of Snaefell, the highest point of the Isle of Man. Here we enjoy spectacular views, and if it’s a clear day, can even catch a glimpse of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales!
- his morning we step back in time and enjoy a ride on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along Douglas Promenade. The horse trams have been in existence since 1876 on the Isle of Man and have carried plenty of royal visitors, including her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. We continue to the peaceful port town of Ramsey, the island’s second largest town, sheltered against the magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. Home to masses of sand and shingle beach, the town also boasts one of the biggest harbours on the island. Next stop is Peel, a charming fishing port with a history spanning hundreds of years. Located on the west coast, Peel is renowned for its narrow lanes crammed with fishermen’s cottages, the striking red sandstone used to build its castle and the views of the Mountains of Mourne.
- Spend the day at your leisure in Douglas.
- After some free time in Castletown, the original capital of the island, we journey to Port Erin, a peaceful town with pretty gardens and a sandy beach that was first favoured by Victorian holidaymakers. Next is a brief photo stop at The Sound at the island’s southern tip, a hotspot for local wildlife, from sunbathing seals on the rocks to basking sharks and dolphins in the blue waters below. Continuing with more Isle of Man highlights, we discover the fascinating living museum of Cregneash Folk Village, where residents continue to use horsepower and speak the old local dialect. These locals play an important part in keeping the past alive, as village life continues as it has for hundreds of years. We end the day with a scenic trip from Port St Mary, a beautiful small harbour, back to Douglas on the well-preserved, narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway. As the island’s oldest Victorian rail system, this journey offers a mesmerising glimpse into the golden age of steam in restored vintage carriages, travelling through glorious countryside, sparkling shorelines, past quaint towns and charming fishing ports.
- We catch the morning ferry back to Heysham and continue our journey home. Or take your airport transfer and flight home.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Excursions to Laxey Wheel, Ramsey, Peel, Castletown, Port Erin & Cregneash Folk Village
- Journey on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
- Heritage train journeys on the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway & Isle of Man Steam Railway
Our Price Includes
- Return coach travel & ferry crossings
- Six nights' three-star half-board accommodation at the Hydro Hotel, Douglas
- After-dinner tea & coffee
- Entertainment some evenings
- Excursions to Laxey Wheel, Ramsey, Peel, Castletown, Port Erin & Cregneash Folk Village
- Journey on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
- Heritage train journeys on the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway & Isle of Man Steam Railway
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Accommodation
Hydro Hotel, Douglas -
The Hydro Hotel is an elegant period hotel located right on the seafront in the island’s capital of Douglas. The hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant. From its promenade vantage point, there are views across the bay of Douglas, which is also home to St Mary’s Isle, a partially submerged reef.
Other Information
Single room supplement £150pp applies.
Flight inclusive packages available from £749pp.; flying from Birmingham, London Gatwick, Liverpool, Manchester.
Pick up locations for this tour follow:
(30/03/25 and 27/07/25) Andover, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Chichester, Chieveley Services (M4), Christchurch, Cosham, Dorchester, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant, Hedge End, Newbury, Poole, Portchester, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Salisbury, Southampton, Totton, Waterlooville, Weymouth, Winchester.
(13/04/25 and 03/08/25) Acle, Beccles, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Corby, Diss, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Huntingdon, Kettering, Lowestoft, Market Harborough, Norwich, Rushden, Thetford, Wellingborough, Wymondham.
(20/04/25 and 10/08/25) Bridgwater, Bristol, Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Burnham-on-Sea, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Clevedon, Dursley, Exeter Services, Gloucester, Nailsea, Stonehouse, Stroud, Swindon, Taunton, Thornbury, Tiverton Sampford Peverell Services, Weston-super-Mare.
(04/05/25 and 31/08/25) Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham NEC, Bletchley, Coventry, Daventry, Dudley, Dunstable, Halesowen, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Leighton Buzzard, Ludlow, Luton, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Northampton, Redditch, Rickmansworth, Rugby, Solihull, St Albans, Stourbridge, Stourport, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Warwick, Watford, Wolverhampton.
(18/05/25 and 14/09/25 ) Barnsley, Bradford, Brighouse, Chesterfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Hucknall, Huddersfield, Ilkeston, Keighley, Leeds, Leicester, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Skipton, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield.
(08/06/25) Aylesbury, Banbury, Bexhill, Bicester, Brighton, Buckingham, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, Haywards Heath, High Wycombe, Horley, Horsham, Hove, Lewes, Newhaven, Polegate, Princes Risborough, Redhill, Seaford, Thame.
(15/06/25) Ashford, Banstead, Bexley, Broadstairs, Bromley, Canterbury, Chatham, Cobham Services, Croydon, Dartford, Deal, Dover, Epsom, Faversham, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Hythe, Leatherhead, Lewisham, Maidstone, Margate, Ramsgate, Rickmansworth, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Slough, Staines, Sunbury, Sutton, Uxbridge, Watford, Whitstable, Woking.
(22/06/25 and 13/07/25) Abergele, Bangor, Bebington, Birkenhead, Blackpool, Chester, Cleveleys, Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Flint, Heswall, Leigh, Leyland, Liverpool, Llandudno, Llandudno Junction, Mold, Northop, Prestatyn, Preston, Rhyl, Runcorn, St Helens, Wallasey, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan.
(06/07/25) Accrington, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Crewe, Kidsgrove, Knutsford Services, Leek, Manchester, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Northwich, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent, Stretford.
(13/07/25 and 26/10/25) Blyth Services, Boston, Bourne, Chapel St Leonards, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Grantham, Holbeach, Ingoldmells, Lincoln, Mablethorpe, Market Deeping, Newark, North Hykeham, Peterborough, Retford, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford, Worksop.
(21/09/25) Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Guisborough, Hartlepool, Heworth, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay.
(05/10/25) Anlaby, Beverley, Bridlington, Cleethorpes, Cottingham, Doncaster, Driffield, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Grimsby, Hessle, Hull, Immingham, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Whitby, York.
(19/10/25) Basildon, Biggleswade, Braintree, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, Cheshunt, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Enfield, Felixstowe, Frinton-on-Sea, Grays, Harwich, Hatfield, Haverhill, Hertford, Hitchin, Ipswich, Letchworth, Rayleigh, Romford, Sandy, South Benfleet, Southend, St Neots, Stanford-le-Hope, Stevenage, Sudbury, Thurrock Services, Tilbury, Welwyn Garden City.
Flight inclusive packages available from £749pp.; flying from Birmingham, London Gatwick, Liverpool, Manchester.
Pick up locations for this tour follow:
(30/03/25 and 27/07/25) Andover, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Chichester, Chieveley Services (M4), Christchurch, Cosham, Dorchester, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant, Hedge End, Newbury, Poole, Portchester, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Salisbury, Southampton, Totton, Waterlooville, Weymouth, Winchester.
(13/04/25 and 03/08/25) Acle, Beccles, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Corby, Diss, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Huntingdon, Kettering, Lowestoft, Market Harborough, Norwich, Rushden, Thetford, Wellingborough, Wymondham.
(20/04/25 and 10/08/25) Bridgwater, Bristol, Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Burnham-on-Sea, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Clevedon, Dursley, Exeter Services, Gloucester, Nailsea, Stonehouse, Stroud, Swindon, Taunton, Thornbury, Tiverton Sampford Peverell Services, Weston-super-Mare.
(04/05/25 and 31/08/25) Acocks Green, Birmingham, Birmingham NEC, Bletchley, Coventry, Daventry, Dudley, Dunstable, Halesowen, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Leighton Buzzard, Ludlow, Luton, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Northampton, Redditch, Rickmansworth, Rugby, Solihull, St Albans, Stourbridge, Stourport, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Warwick, Watford, Wolverhampton.
(18/05/25 and 14/09/25 ) Barnsley, Bradford, Brighouse, Chesterfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Hucknall, Huddersfield, Ilkeston, Keighley, Leeds, Leicester, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Skipton, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield.
(08/06/25) Aylesbury, Banbury, Bexhill, Bicester, Brighton, Buckingham, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, Haywards Heath, High Wycombe, Horley, Horsham, Hove, Lewes, Newhaven, Polegate, Princes Risborough, Redhill, Seaford, Thame.
(15/06/25) Ashford, Banstead, Bexley, Broadstairs, Bromley, Canterbury, Chatham, Cobham Services, Croydon, Dartford, Deal, Dover, Epsom, Faversham, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Hythe, Leatherhead, Lewisham, Maidstone, Margate, Ramsgate, Rickmansworth, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Slough, Staines, Sunbury, Sutton, Uxbridge, Watford, Whitstable, Woking.
(22/06/25 and 13/07/25) Abergele, Bangor, Bebington, Birkenhead, Blackpool, Chester, Cleveleys, Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Flint, Heswall, Leigh, Leyland, Liverpool, Llandudno, Llandudno Junction, Mold, Northop, Prestatyn, Preston, Rhyl, Runcorn, St Helens, Wallasey, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan.
(06/07/25) Accrington, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Crewe, Kidsgrove, Knutsford Services, Leek, Manchester, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Northwich, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent, Stretford.
(13/07/25 and 26/10/25) Blyth Services, Boston, Bourne, Chapel St Leonards, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Grantham, Holbeach, Ingoldmells, Lincoln, Mablethorpe, Market Deeping, Newark, North Hykeham, Peterborough, Retford, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford, Worksop.
(21/09/25) Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Guisborough, Hartlepool, Heworth, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay.
(05/10/25) Anlaby, Beverley, Bridlington, Cleethorpes, Cottingham, Doncaster, Driffield, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Grimsby, Hessle, Hull, Immingham, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Whitby, York.
(19/10/25) Basildon, Biggleswade, Braintree, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, Cheshunt, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Enfield, Felixstowe, Frinton-on-Sea, Grays, Harwich, Hatfield, Haverhill, Hertford, Hitchin, Ipswich, Letchworth, Rayleigh, Romford, Sandy, South Benfleet, Southend, St Neots, Stanford-le-Hope, Stevenage, Sudbury, Thurrock Services, Tilbury, Welwyn Garden City.
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