Ramsey (Isle of Man) - town on the Isle of Man

Ramsey (in Manx: Rhumsaa) is the third-largest town on the Isle of Man. It is set on the coast with a magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. The town has a long promenade, a busy working harbour and a wealth of small specialty shops. Ramsey also has the Mooragh Park, 40 acres of gardens and a fine boating lake with a lakeside cafeteria.

Understand

Get in

Ramsey is connected to Douglas and Laxey by the Manx Electric Railway. Alternatively there are frequent buses to Ramsey from Douglas and Peel.

Get around

See

• Albert Tower, 54.31296°, -4.37973°. This Gothic Revival tower commemorates the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847. It is built on the hill from which Prince Albert viewed Ramsey.
• Mooragh Park, 54.332°, -4.3844°. A 19th century park with a boating lake (boats can be hired) and with a play area for children.
• Grove House (Grove Museum of Victorian Life), 54.33427°, -4.39515°. A well-preserved Victorian farm operated by Manx National Heritage.
• Point of Ayre, 54.418°, -4.367°. northernmost point of the Isle of Man. 2016-12-23
• Ballaugh Curraghs. wetland with a rich and varied biodiversity 2016-12-23

Do

• Curraghs Wildlife Park, 54.3181°, -4.5135°. 2016-12-23

Buy

Eat

• Harbour Lights Café & Restaurant, 22 St.Pauls Square, 54.320621°, -4.378660°, +44 1624 814692. 2016-12-12

Drink

• Plough, 46 Parliament St, IM8 1AN, 54.3222°, -4.3831°, +44 1624 813323. A pub with sports TV. Serves snacks.

Sleep

• Silly Moos Campsite, Ballakillingan Farm, Churchtown, 54.319249°, -4.425437°, +44 1624 812368.
• Ramsey Park Hotel, Park Rd, 54.328590°, -4.384500°, +44 1624 818123.

Connect

Go next

• Heading west along the TT Course will take you to Peel.
• Heading south over the mountains will give you the opportunity to visit the island's only mountain higher than 2000 feet, Snaefell.
• Laxey