Isle of Man event weekends: what to do between sessions
A self-governing island in the Irish Sea with glens, castles, Victorian railways and the TT course on its public roads.
Events we cover in Isle of Man
Arriving
Isle of Man airport (IOM) has flights from UK and Irish cities. Steam Packet ferries sail from Heysham (3.5 hours) and Liverpool (2 hours 45 minutes).
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Campsites and homestays | TT homestay schemes match visitors with locals. |
| Mid-range | Douglas promenade | Hotels by the Grandstand. |
| Splurge | Country hotels | Small hotels around Ramsey and Castletown. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Douglas Bay Hotel area guesthouses
- Mid-range: The Sefton Hotel
- Splurge: Claremont Hotel
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Curraghs Wildlife Park.
Rainy-day backups
- Manx Museum.
- House of Manannan in Peel.
Free things to do
- Watch from public roadside spots marked safe by marshals.
- Peel castle walls and beach.
Getting around
- Buses and heritage railways; roads close for racing.