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Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - FuZzBoM - 20-08-15
Hi all,
Going to IOM over the bank holiday weekend for the classic TT. Going in the car as taking the Mrs and my Father-in-law who is 70 (His birthday present if you are wondering) so no Fazer action
But anyway, as an IOM virgin are there any sights I must take in on my few days there?
I intend to do the obvious things like Creg ny Baa, Bray hill, Kates cottage, Joey Dunlop statue etc. but any other nuggets I must put on the list?
Please keep in mind the Mrs old man is 70.. so walking miles is off the cards.
Thanks,
Fuzz
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - sadlonelygit - 20-08-15
laxey wheel
fairey bridge
museum at the bungalow
castle at Peel
jurby runway
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - davey boy - 20-08-15
The museum at the bungalow has moved to South of Douglas
At The bottom of the island there is a cafe at the calf of man great views
Take a trip to peel
There is a new museum at jurby I think
A trip up snayfell on the tram
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - Rob R - 22-08-15
If you get a chance pop into Bride for a TT afternoon tea.
The new transport museum in Jurby is expensive but the Bus museum across the road if free and worth a visit and while your in Jurby don't forget Jurby Junk!
I can recommend the narrow gauge steam railway from Douglas to Port St. Mary.
Peel has a good museum, pubs, a castle and the last Manx kipper smokery.
Enjoy yourself.
Rob
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - FuZzBoM - 23-08-15
Awesome. cheers guys. I shall plot some of these into the satnav.
We will probably do most of our sightseeing on Sunday because there is no racing on that day.
http://www.iomtt.com/Classic-TT/Classic-TT-Schedule.aspx
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - dock - 23-08-15
The cafe at the calf of man ( the most southerly point ) is a must, awesome view and watch the seals swimming.
For you though do a circuit of the course, only problem is you'll wish you were on your bike.
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - FuZzBoM - 23-08-15
Will add it to the list, cheers.
I am taking my Impreza with 320bhp so not all bad.
Now then... What was the car lap record? lol
Re: Isle of man Classic, Things to see? - FuZzBoM - 25-08-15
Right, cheers all. entered most of these in the Satnav. My plan (if possible) is to try and watch the racing from a few locations round the course. So I will then try to drop in to some of these places when nearby.
Racing is on for 3 of the 4 days we are there so I doubt very much we will get to do everything..
Another bonus is the Rutland hotel has overbooked so we have been upgraded to the Claremont hotel in Douglas at no extra charge