Laxey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Laxey Wheel which is also known as Lady Isabella is built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex It is the largest working waterwheel in the world.
The Laxey Wheel which is also known as Lady Isabella is built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex It is the largest working waterwheel in the world.
Snaefell mountain railway
The wheel on a lovely spring afternoon !
Isle of Man

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Shore Hotel Laxey

Shore Hotel Laxey

3 out of 5
Old Laxey Hill Laxey
The price is NZ$416 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$416
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Laxey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laxey Beach and Laxey Wheel are located nearby.
Shore Hotel Laxey
The Claremont

The Claremont

4 out of 5
Loch Promenade 18 Douglas
The price is NZ$225 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$225
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Douglas Beach and Manx Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (408 reviews)
Great location and nice rooms

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Claremont
The Sefton

The Sefton

4 out of 5
Harris Promenade Douglas England
The price is NZ$211 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$211
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (579 reviews)
Yes room was great plenty of room massive bed and really warm.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Sefton
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Lowfield Apartment

Lowfield Apartment

3.5 out of 5
Lowfield Laxey Isle of Man
Stay at this apartment in Laxey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Laxey Wheel and Laxey Beach are located nearby.
Lowfield Apartment
Cunard Apartments

Cunard Apartments

4 out of 5
28-29 Loch Promenade Douglas Isle of Man
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manx Museum and Douglas Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Property has restaurant on site which is convenient, the bed are average not too comfortable but not that terrible. both of bedrooms smell damn/wet

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Cunard Apartments
Idyllic Rural Cottage with great panoramic views - 5 min from Laxey

Idyllic Rural Cottage with great panoramic views - 5 min from Laxey

Agneash Isle of Man
Stay at this holiday home in Agneash. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Laxey Wheel and Laxey Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Agneash is a beautiful place and Sylvie and Ants home is a warm and welcoming place to stay. Even though you share their home you hardly notice they are there, when you did see them they are such a lovely couple and very attentive. I would like to thank them for a lovely stay and we (4 adults and ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Idyllic Rural Cottage with great panoramic views - 5 min from Laxey
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Popular places to visit

Laxey Wheel

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Laxey when you take a trip to Laxey Wheel. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Laxey Wheel

Activities

Tynwald Hill and the Royal Chapel

Isle of Man Discovery Tour with experienced Driver Guide

NZ$945
per traveller
Isle of Man Discovery Tour with experienced Driver Guide
Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

NZ$945
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
Louise stood next to her red Honda CR-V Car alongside a red and white coloured lighthouse

Isle of Man Northern Discovery Tour - Half Day

NZ$547
per traveller
Isle of Man Northern Discovery Tour - Half Day
Viking and Celtic Heritage Tour

Isle of Man Viking and Celtic Heritage Tour

NZ$944
per traveller
Isle of Man Viking and Celtic Heritage Tour
Louise and her Border Collie Max

Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day

NZ$547
per traveller
Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day
The Great Laxey Wheel

Northern Explorer Tour - Isle of Man - Half Day Private Tour

NZ$478
per traveller
Northern Explorer Tour - Isle of Man - Half Day Private Tour
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