Port Jack Glen Royal Avenue, Onchan, IM3 1ED This is the tiny but very quaint Glen that takes you up from the Railway lines to Onchan Park. In 1935, the park was badly damaged, following a bonfire which burnt out of control and set fire to the gorse. No one was hurt, however the incident caused tension between Onchan and Douglas commissioners. Stradling […] Read More
Port Lewaigue and Port e Vullen Church Road, Ballure, Ramsey, IM7 1AH Situated on the rugged Eastern Coast of the Island these windswept beaches make the perfect arena for Stargazing. Read More
Port Purlers Charity Knitting Group Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Port Erin, IM9 6LD Margaret Galloway heads this group of skilled knitters and crocheters. Over the years they have made thousands of garments, some of which are for sale in the Gallery. Their work goes to support charities such as Chernobyl’s Children, Nobels Hospital and of course the Erin Arts Centre. Read More
Port Soderick Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, IM4 One of very few Partially Owned Beaches on the Island due to fishing rights for the Oyster Beds which were cultivated here. There are no Trespass laws on the Island so there are no Private Beaches however a few like this one have restrictions. Historically the bay had an Amusements Arcade and paddling pool which […] Read More
Port Soderick Glen Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, IM4 1BB Port Soderick Glen has had different names over the years including Sunny Glen and South Creek. Following the Crogga River, this sheltered Glen is home to over thirty species of wild flowers, including Bluebells and Marsh Marigolds under a canopy of Pine Trees. The Glen ends in Port Soderick itself, one of very few partially […] Read More
Port Soderick Women’s Institute-WI Quine's Hill Hall , Quine's Hill, Port Soderick, IM4 1AU The WI provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. Read More