There are a whole host of activities to enjoy on the Isle of Man:
The Island has some of the best scuba diving in the British Isles. For more
information see
www.scubatravel.co.uk/isleman
For sea fishing, shark watching or just a coastal cruise, there are various boats for
hire. Particularly recommended is the Foillan Beg
http://www.isleofman.com/Science/Animals/Fish/Basking%20Sharks/Boat%20Trips.
aspx
Manx National heritage boasts some of the best preserved castles and excellent
museums
www.gov.im/mnh and there is also Moore’s kipper museum on
www.manxkippers.com
The Curraghs Wild Life Park is a great place to visit
www.gov.im/wildlife
The Steam Railway, The Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway,
Douglas Horse trams, The Groudle Glen, The Wildlife Park and now Laxey
Mines railway and the buses are a great way to see the Island and a must for
the enthusiast www.isle-of-man.com/heritage/transport
Research your family history. The Manx Museum are very helpful but before you get
here you can follow links through
www.isleofman.com/locallife/genealogy
Walking on the Island is fantastic over hills through valleys and of course the
spectacular Raad ny Foillan (Way of the gull) see
www.visitisleofman.com/activities/walk
Isle of Man has a rich history of
cycling and is a great place to enjoy for both
racing
and recreation. There are numerous clubs:
http://www.manxroadclub.com http://www.manxmtb.org.
www.manxvikingwheelers.com and bicycles
can be
hired
from http://www.eurocycles.iofm.net/#null
There is a thriving athletics community on the Isle of Man with various clubs. Very
popular is race walking including the Manx Invitational and the Parish Walk, fell
running including the Manx Mountain Marathon, one of the toughest on the fell
racing calendar, road running including the Manx Marathon and road running grand
prix in August.
Useful links:
www.manxathletics.com.
www.manxharriers.com.
www.iomvac.co.uk www.manxfellrunners.co.uk.
www.wac.iofm.net
www.LaserBlast.im is an excellent facility an with electronic version of paint ball.
Situated just a few miles way that is great for families and a recent addition is an
adventure play.
Go Karting on the island’s only professional kart circuit is only ½ an hour’s drive
away
in Jurby.
www.duketrackdays.com