The Great Laxey Mine Railway
Valley Gardens
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About The Great Laxey Mine Railway
Journey through industrial heritage aboard a historic mining railway that once transported minerals from deep underground workings. Perfect for older children and adults interested in transport history, with onsite parking available.
What's nearby
- The Mines Tavern next door
- MER Laxey Station 200m away
- Co-op Food - Laxey - Main Road 250m away
- The Laxey Glen - Cafe, Bistro & Events Venue 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
What a lovely little attraction. Not expensive but loads to read about the Laxey mine History. All the Staff are lovely and couldnt be nicer. A great start to the trip to the Laxey wheel.
· via Google
“An amazing experience at Great Laxey Mines Railway! Beautiful scenery, a unique historical journey, and a well-maintained railway. The staff are friendly and informative, making the visit even more enjoyable. A must-visit attraction for families and history lovers!”
· via Google
A limited service operating on the weekend, check in advance. Run by very enthusiastic friendly volunteers, offering the only train tunnel on the island! You sit in a single carriage (very snug) and go from the little wheel to the start of the walk to the Laxy wheel. Small but worth it. Free to use on the 'go' card
· via Google
A super industrial railway which is a must see when visiting the island. Whatever age, older or young family all will enjoy. Run by friendly helpful volunteers, just ready to chat and talk about the line. Take the short trip up the Laxey valley and you can have a little walk getting a later or take the train stright back if you wish. Extremely human and dog friendly. Ticket office has a small shop with some super souvenirs and gifts alongside the information coach. There's no cafe or toilets on the site but the public loos and cafe are just 5 mins at the tram stop. Currently running steam trains every Saturday over the summer. The carriage is quite small so the infirm might need a little help. Will definitely be coming again. Lots of good information on the website.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- IM4 7NH Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- No
- Destination
- Laxey