Laxey Mines and Trains Laxey and Lonan Heritage Centre, Mines Road, Laxey, IM4 7NH The Mine itself covers more than a mile in a North-South direction from the Washing Floors of lower Laxey to the village of Agneash. As early as 1770, the first outcrop of ore had been located adjacent to a waterfall, and 1820 it was decided to sink the first shaft (the Engine shaft) but in […] Read More
Laxey Pit Stop Old Post Office, 13 New Road, Laxey, IM4 7BA Pizzeria and fast food restaurant that also can do Sunday lunches and more traditional fayre. They also host Pizza Parties where everyone gets involved in making their pizza. Enormous fun for kids and budding chefs. Read More
Laxey School Laxey School, Quarry Road, Laxey, IM4 7DU Co-Ed Primary School. Founded Maxim: Be brave, Challenge yourself, Smile, Be honest, Sustain effort, Fail well, Be positive, Reflect. Read More
Laxey Station Café Laxey Station, New Road, Laxey, IM4 7BB Convenient little cafe to pick up a sandwich when travelling. Read More
Laxey Woollen Mills Glen Road, Laxey, IM4 7AR The Mill was founded by John Ruskin, the Victorian art critic, in 1881 and is the last working woollen mill, on the Isle of Man. The Wood family, took over the business in the 1950s and have run it ever since. Robert Wood, is a highly skilled woollen weaver and designer from Galashiels, who reintroduced […] Read More
Leela’s Kitchen St Catherine's Drive, Douglas, IM1 4BF Originally from Kerala in India, Kumar Menon moved to the Island in 2003 to study catering and has stayed ever since, launching Leela’s Kitchen in 2011 in memory of his grandmother. His grandfather started trading spices in the 1950s. Leela’s Kitchen makes award winning products, they also create dinner parties and host cookery classes. Read More