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Snaefell Mountain Railway + The Great Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)

Isle of Man from History of Man Tours

Travel back in time as we journey up to the top of the islands only mountain, Snaefell and see the worlds biggest waterwheel, the Lady Isabella.

Ticket fare for Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway to be paid on the day of the tour onsite.
Great Laxey Wheel

See the scenic vistas that allow you to see the seven kingdoms on a clear day, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Heaven and the Kingdom of Neptune (the sea) and breathe the freshest air youu2019ll ever experience. There are companies that sell canned air from Snaefell, so come and experience the all you can eat buffet.
Come and witness the biggest waterwheel that was ever built, and discover the fascinating history of what it was like to mine here on the island during the Victorian era, from the harsh conditions to the disasters, we will cover it all during our visit.
Travel on the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Manx Electric Railway to get to our destinations, travel back to the more civilized time of the Victorian Era as you travel in our completely authentic trams that are lovingly maintained and operated by paid experts and volunteers. (Of which I am one). As we travel hear the stories of how the railway played its part in both setting off an economic disaster and how it transported millions in what was the absolute peak of Victorian era technology. For each person travelling there is an 18 GBP fee for a return ticket from Douglas to Laxey to Snaefell and then the return journey from Snaefell-Laxey-Douglas.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time

0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time