Ramsey (in Manx: Rhumsaa) is the third-largest town on the Isle of Man. It is set on the coast with a magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. The town has a long promenade, a busy working harbour and a wealth of small specialty shops. Ramsey also has the Mooragh Park, 40 acres of gardens and a fine boating lake with a lakeside cafeteria.
Understand
Get in
Ramsey is connected to Douglas and Laxey by the Manx Electric Railway. Alternatively there are frequent buses to Ramsey from Douglas and Peel.
Get around
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54°19′31″N 4°23′57″W
Map of RamseySee
- 1 Albert Tower. This Gothic Revival tower commemorates the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847. It is built on the hill from which Prince Albert viewed Ramsey.
- 2 Mooragh Park. A 19th century park with a boating lake (boats can be hired) and with a play area for children.
- 3 Grove House (Grove Museum of Victorian Life). A well-preserved Victorian farm operated by Manx National Heritage.
- 4 Point of Ayre. northernmost point of the Isle of Man.
- Ballaugh Curraghs. wetland with a rich and varied biodiversity
Do
Buy
Eat
- 1 Harbour Lights Café & Restaurant, 22 St.Pauls Square, ☏ 44 1624 814692.
Drink
- 1 Plough, 46 Parliament St, IM8 1AN, ☏ 44 1624 813323. A pub with sports TV. Serves snacks.
Sleep
- 1 Silly Moos Campsite, Ballakillingan Farm, Churchtown, ☏ 44 1624 812368.
- 2 Ramsey Park Hotel, Park Rd, ☏ 44 1624 818123.