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Historic Railways of the Isle of Man

Enjoy life in the slow lane and step back in time as you discover the Jewel of the Irish Sea.

Join us for a marvellous short break in a corner of the world where daily life seems to be lived at a slower pace (TT races aside) against a background of rolling hills and wonderful beaches blessed by clean air and unpolluted skies. Sit back and enjoy some delightful, relaxed train journeys as you discover an island that is full of fascination, its unique heritage railways offering a fantastic way to explore this very special place.

Price

from £845 /pp

was £995
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

5 days
Depart From

6 airports
Excursions & Visits

8 included
Meals

8 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £122.60 per month.

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Explore historic Laxey, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel

Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway

Ride the Manx Electric Railway to historic Derby Castle Station

Upon arrival at Ronaldsway airport, you will be welcomed by a Newmarket representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have some free time to get to know your surroundings. The delightful island capital, Douglas, is part traditional seaside resort, part working port and part thriving financial centre. Stroll along the promenades that fringe the bay and sandy beach, or perhaps take a leisurely horse-drawn tram when they're operating. You'll find cafés and pubs to relax in, the fascinating (and free) Manx Museum that chronicles the island's history, and the Victorian curiosity of the Great Union Camera Obscura, to discover during your stay. There'll be traditional entertainment and touring shows to enjoy at the beautifully restored Gaiety Theatre (which also has a resident ghost to watch out for).

This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Your first heritage journey takes you south from Douglas's authentic Victorian station on the island's famous Steam Railway. The line was once part of an extensive network that connected most of the island, but is now a 15-and-a-half-mile narrow-gauge run, via the former island capital, Castletown, to beautiful Port Erin.

Alight at the former to discover impregnable Castle Rushen, one-time home to the Kings and Lords of Mann. Here, the energetic can climb to the battlements for the spectacular view of the island’s south, and there’s a fascinating guided tour to enjoy. You’ll also visit the Old House of Keys, the restored 19th-century parliament building, with its debating chamber and interactive displays.

Re-board the train to continue to seaside Port Erin, a resort boasting glorious beaches, views out to the offshore Calf of Man and a Railway Museum that's must-see for enthusiasts. You'll have some free time to explore your wonderful surroundings, before returning to Douglas by train at your leisure – your included Go Explore Heritage card offers you the freedom to travel as you wish.

After a fascinating and absorbing day, enjoy a second evening in Douglas and your hotel.

Today you'll head west to the ancient fishing port of Peel. Here you'll find a colourful marina, the island ruins of Peel Castle, a sweeping, sandy beach and fascinating House of Manannan Celtic Heritage Museum. The town's tiny Manx Heritage Transport Museum (entrance payable locally) houses model trains, a tiny Peel P50 (the world’s smallest legal road car) and a unique electric motorbike.

After the chance to explore this delightful corner of the island - from which you can also send a gift of Manx kippers to friends across the globe - you’ll board a bus to Ramsey, the island’s second largest town and home to a bustling working harbour. Here you’ll board the Manx Electric Railway (MER) and travel to historic Derby Castle Station in Douglas through some stunning countryside and coastal scenery. At 17 miles, the line is the longest electric railway in the British Isles, and it still uses original Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock.

Your last day’s exploration sees you climb back aboard the MER for the journey to historic Laxey, where you'll find Lady Isabella - the world’s largest working waterwheel and the island's most photographed attraction. Take in the sight before climbing aboard the Snaefell Mountain Railway. This Victorian treasure that is the British Isles' only electric mountain railway. Sit back and take in the scenery as you travel nearly five miles to the 2,000-ft high summit. From here the views on clear days stretch across the Seven Kingdoms – of England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man… and the kingdoms of Heaven and the sea.

Return to Laxey and then to Douglas, where you'll have the rest of the day free. Make the most of a last opportunity to stroll around town, then enjoy dinner at your hotel, perhaps reliving the excitement of the last few days.

Horse pulling a tram along on a coastal road in the Isle of Man, in front of a strip of grass, trees and flowers and the sea

Calf of Man, southwest coast, Isle of Man

Low angle shot of the Laxey Wheel in the Isle of Man, which has a white base with a red wheel, on a grassy hill in front of a blue sky

'Snaefell Mountain Railway' electric train travelling on the side of a mountain, with clouds and mountains behind it

Visit the timeless resort of Port Erin

Enjoy the views across the "Seven Kingdoms" from Snaefell summit station on clear days

See the ruins of Peel Castle on St Patrick's Isle in Peel

Four nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
Free rail travel and entry to all Manx National Heritage attractions with a Go Explore Heritage Card
Visits to Castletown, Port Erin, Ramsey and Peel
Return flights to Douglas
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Tour Only	April 2027 - October 2027	from £697.00 pp	12 dates available
Tour Only	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
Tour Only	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Tour Only	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
Tour Only	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £714.00 was £840.00
Tour Only	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £714.00 was £840.00
Tour Only	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £714.00 was £840.00
Tour Only	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £811.00 was £955.00
Tour Only	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £811.00 was £955.00
Tour Only	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £819.00 was £910.00
Tour Only	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £811.00 was £955.00
Tour Only	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £828.00 was £975.00
Tour Only	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £773.00 was £910.00
Tour Only	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £811.00 was £955.00
Tour Only	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £773.00 was £910.00
Tour Only	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £697.00 was £820.00
Birmingham	April 2027 - October 2027	from £925.00 pp	12 dates available
Birmingham	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
Birmingham	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Birmingham	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
Birmingham	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £925.00 was £1089.00
Birmingham	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £964.00 was £1135.00
Birmingham	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £964.00 was £1135.00
Birmingham	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £1031.00 was £1214.00
Birmingham	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1031.00 was £1214.00
Birmingham	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1025.00 was £1139.00
Birmingham	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1006.00 was £1184.00
Birmingham	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1130.00 was £1330.00
Birmingham	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £964.00 was £1135.00
Birmingham	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1003.00 was £1180.00
Birmingham	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1075.00 was £1265.00
Birmingham	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £998.00 was £1175.00
Liverpool John Lennon	April 2027 - October 2027	from £845.00 pp	12 dates available
Liverpool John Lennon	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
Liverpool John Lennon	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Liverpool John Lennon	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
Liverpool John Lennon	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £874.00 was £1029.00
Liverpool John Lennon	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £888.00 was £1045.00
Liverpool John Lennon	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £888.00 was £1045.00
Liverpool John Lennon	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £963.00 was £1134.00
Liverpool John Lennon	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £963.00 was £1134.00
Liverpool John Lennon	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1034.00 was £1149.00
Liverpool John Lennon	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £986.00 was £1160.00
Liverpool John Lennon	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1020.00 was £1200.00
Liverpool John Lennon	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £930.00 was £1095.00
Liverpool John Lennon	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £997.00 was £1174.00
Liverpool John Lennon	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £951.00 was £1119.00
Liverpool John Lennon	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £845.00 was £995.00
London City	April 2027 - October 2027	from £981.00 pp	12 dates available
London City	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
London City	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
London City	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
London City	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1041.00 was £1225.00
London City	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1078.00 was £1269.00
London City	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £1078.00 was £1269.00
London City	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £1113.00 was £1310.00
London City	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1113.00 was £1310.00
London City	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1151.00 was £1279.00
London City	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1125.00 was £1324.00
London City	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1244.00 was £1464.00
London City	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1061.00 was £1249.00
London City	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1099.00 was £1294.00
London City	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1061.00 was £1249.00
London City	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £981.00 was £1155.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - October 2027	from £896.00 pp	12 dates available
London Gatwick	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
London Gatwick	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
London Gatwick	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
London Gatwick	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £973.00 was £1145.00
London Gatwick	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £913.00 was £1075.00
London Gatwick	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £947.00 was £1115.00
London Gatwick	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £1011.00 was £1190.00
London Gatwick	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1045.00 was £1230.00
London Gatwick	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1138.00 was £1265.00
London Gatwick	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1125.00 was £1324.00
London Gatwick	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1091.00 was £1284.00
London Gatwick	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1027.00 was £1209.00
London Gatwick	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1023.00 was £1204.00
London Gatwick	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £968.00 was £1139.00
London Gatwick	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £896.00 was £1055.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1024.00 pp	12 dates available
London Heathrow	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
London Heathrow	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
London Heathrow	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
London Heathrow	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1024.00 was £1205.00
London Heathrow	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1061.00 was £1249.00
London Heathrow	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £1061.00 was £1249.00
London Heathrow	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £1099.00 was £1294.00
London Heathrow	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1099.00 was £1294.00
London Heathrow	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1115.00 was £1239.00
London Heathrow	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1091.00 was £1284.00
London Heathrow	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1218.00 was £1434.00
London Heathrow	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1138.00 was £1339.00
London Heathrow	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1176.00 was £1384.00
London Heathrow	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1172.00 was £1379.00
London Heathrow	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1095.00 was £1289.00
Manchester	April 2027 - October 2027	from £888.00 pp	12 dates available
Manchester	01 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday
Manchester	15 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Manchester	22 Oct 2026 Thursday 5 days 26 Oct 2026 Monday
Manchester	01 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Apr 2027 Monday	from £930.00 was £1095.00
Manchester	15 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £968.00 was £1139.00
Manchester	29 Apr 2027 Thursday 5 days 03 May 2027 Monday	from £968.00 was £1139.00
Manchester	13 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £997.00 was £1174.00
Manchester	20 May 2027 Thursday 5 days 24 May 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £997.00 was £1174.00
Manchester	17 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £989.00 was £1099.00
Manchester	24 Jun 2027 Thursday 5 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £972.00 was £1144.00
Manchester	01 Jul 2027 Thursday 5 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1130.00 was £1330.00
Manchester	02 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £922.00 was £1085.00
Manchester	16 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £960.00 was £1130.00
Manchester	30 Sep 2027 Thursday 5 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £964.00 was £1135.00
Manchester	14 Oct 2027 Thursday 5 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £888.00 was £1045.00

Front entrance of the Ellan Vannin Hotel, a traditional building with bay windows, grey and white exterior, decorative railings, and vibrant purple flowers in the foreground

Ellan Vannin Hotel, Douglas Douglas, Isle of Man Based in a charming Victorian townhouse, with a prime location on the Manx capital's picturesque seafront, the Ellan Vannin Hotel promises a convenient central location and stunning views of Douglas Bay.

Mannin Hotel, Douglas Douglas, Isle of Man Opened in 2016, the Mannin is a welcome addition to Douglas, and overlooks the Broadway and Villa Marina.

Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas Douglas, Isle of Man This traditional three-star hotel stands on the seafront in Douglas.

Rutland Hotel, Douglas Douglas, Isle of Man Situated on the Queens Promenade, this hotel stands just a short stroll from the Douglas town centre.

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The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Your card offers five days unlimited travel on the Manx Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Douglas Horse Trams (when operating - typically between 30th April and 30th October, with some rest days), plus admission to Manx National Heritage's sites and museums.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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Save up to 15%/£2400 per couple discount applies to escorted tours only. This offer applies to new bookings only, made between 31 July and 30 September 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, holidays with late availability pricing and excludes river cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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