Great Laxey Wheel, Laxey, Isle of Man. Open Daily April to November. Tickets Charged.
Details
Accessibility:
There is a car park at the site of the Great Laxey Wheel, but there are no designated disability spaces. Entrance to the site is through a turnstile, but there is a gate on the opposite side for wheelchair access. The pathways are relatively flat, but there are stairs up to the wheel housing which would be unsuitable for wheelchairs or those who find stairs difficult. There are toilets at the venue, but they are not disability-friendly.
The venue has produced an online access guide: http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Laxey-Wheel-Access-Guide-2016.pdf
Brief Description:
Great Laxey Wheel is part of the Great Laxey Mine complex and is home to Lady Isabella, the largest working waterwheel in the world. Built in 1854 to pump water from Glen Mooar - part of the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex - it stands at 22 metres (72.5 feet) in diameter.
Further Information:
Address:
Laxey Wheel, Wheel Hill, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7NL
Email:
Contact form on website: https://www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/great-laxey-wheel-and-mine-trail-p1292251/email
Phone:
01624 861136
Website:
http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/attractions/laxey-wheel/
Opening Hours:
Open daily 1 Apr to 3 Nov 10am – 5pm
Adults £8
Children £4
Directions:
From the A2 through Laxey take Mines Road to the venue. Follow the brown road signs to the car park.
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Transport:
The Isle of Man has its own public transport system: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/. For more details you can visit the website or telephone +44 (0)1624 662525.
The buses are all low-floor with ramps available, making them accessible to travellers with a disability.
Amenities:
The site itself doesn’t have any amenities. However, Salmon Lake Centre has a café and restaurant where you can obtain food and drink. This is also a visitor’s centre for the mines. It is located on Mines Road just before the Great Laxey Wheel car park turn off.
Location
Nearest Venues
Baldrine Village. Open at all times. Free entry.
2.42 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.