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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Isle of Man

14 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the Isle of Man

Updated August 31, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Isle of Man

Passages shipwreck on Jurby Beach.

Isle of Man

The Passages Shipwreck

The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.
The Old Fairy Bridge.

Douglas, Isle of Man

The Old Fairy Bridge

This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.

Ballasalla, Isle of Man

Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
Tourists at the great wheel.

Laxey, Isle of Man

The Laxey Wheel

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.
The Chasms 2.

Rushen, Isle of Man

The Chasms

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.
Manx Giant's Pillar.

St John's, Isle of Man

Manx Giant's Pillar

An unusual monument to a 19th-century circus star.

Port Erin, Isle of Man

Isle of Man Steam Railway

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.

Port Erin, Isle of Man

Milner's Tower

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.
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Stories About the Isle of Man

Initially, Gef said he was a weasel, but later corrected himself and said he was, in fact, the ghost of a dead mongoose.

The Bizarre, True Story of Gef the Talking Mongoose

Oh, and Gef was a ghost too.
by Steven Tucker
August 31, 2023
Watson has worked on the handwriting of famous authors, including Jane Austen. This is an 1800 letter from Austen to her sister Cassandra.

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A transcriber on the Isle of Man can decipher almost anything.
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