Isle of Man Explorer

Renowned for its awe-inspiring natural scenery, rich medieval history and dark tales of smugglers, the extraordinary Isle of Man is a rugged, sea-bound kingdom located in the Irish Sea.

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Renowned for its awe-inspiring natural scenery, rich medieval history and dark tales of smugglers, the extraordinary Isle of Man is a rugged, sea-bound kingdom located in the Irish Sea. You can discover all this and more from our base in Douglas, with excursions to Castletown, Port Mary, Port Erin, Laxey & Ramsey. So whether you're looking for an adventure or a relaxing island escape, this break has it all.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry sailings

4 nights half board

Hotel porterage & entertainment (minimum 2 nights)

Excursions to Castletown, Peel & Ramsey

Journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Free time in Douglas

This holiday is unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility.

Day 1

After departures this morning, we travel by road and ferry to Douglas, the Isle of Man's capital.

Day 2

Today, we enjoy a tour exploring the southern half of the Isle of Man. Our first stop will be Castletown, the island's original capital, which dates back to the eleventh century. Castle Rushen, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe and built for a Viking king, still dominates the town today. After some time here, we travel to picturesque Peel via pretty Port St. Mary and Port Erin. Home to sandy beaches, a natural harbour and the Viking-built Peel Castle, this coastal town is rich in Celtic and Norse history; don't forget to try the local delicacy, Manx Kippers!

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Day 3

Enjoy the capital of the Isle of Man, Douglas, in your own time today. Home to a beautiful promenade lined with welcoming bars and restaurants, a popular traditional high street and the free-to-enter Manx Museum, where you can explore the island's history from prehistoric times to the modern day. Why not journey on the famous Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along the seafront, offering sweeping views across the Irish Sea?

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Day 4

Our full-day excursion to the island's north starts with a journey along the famous TT race circuit. We first head for a visit to Ramsey, the second-largest town on the island. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule Hills, Ramsey boasts an impressive working harbour and one of the most unique recreational spaces on the Isle of Man. Next, we travel to Laxey for a picturesque journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway. This historic journey is made on heritage electric trams and offers spectacular views from the island's highest summit, which stands over two thousand feet above sea level. We also have a photo stop opportunity at the famous Laxey Wheel before returning to Douglas.

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Day 5

We return home today.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Chesterhouse Hotel 3*, Douglas

The Chesterhouse Hotel is located on Douglas' promenade and offers a unique experience for every traveller with individual style and luxury that ranks amongst the best offered on the island.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lounge
WiFi
Lift

This hotel is unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility. There are nine steps to get into the hotel, and no wheelchair ramp. No ground-floor rooms are available, but there is a lift.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Heysham Ferry Terminal	Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Terminal, South Quay, Heysham, Lancashire, LA3 2XE
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA