Spotlight on Isle of Man
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THE PERFECT AUTUMN ESCAPE
Take your clients on a journey through a landscape rich in ancient monuments, historic castles, heritage railways, dramatic countryside and a vibrant culture this autumn.
Visit Isle of Man and its partners Manx National Heritage, Isle of Man Steam Railway and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have come together to welcome and encourage visitors to the Island through to the end of this year.
Indulge in the extraordinary 10,000 year story of the Isle of Man with a visit to one of Manx National Heritage’s 12 sites which will now remain open until the 29th November. Supported by a calendar of events to the end of the year, which will showcase the Island’s unique heritage and culture, there is fun to be had for visitors of all ages!
Visitors can enjoy a tour around one of the best preserved medieval castles in the world in the Island’s ancient capital of Castletown, and the annual October festival of ‘Hop Tu Naa’ provides the opportunity to take in traditional music, dancing, cooking and crafts.
Visitors can experience the Isle of Man Steam Railway for longer this autumn and take a journey of nostalgia through some of the Island’s most historic towns and villages.
With a full schedule throughout October, additional weekend trips throughout November www.rail.im and a dedicated Steam into Christmas 2022 event calendar, visitors have a unique opportunity to create cherished memories on one of the Island’s favourite attractions.
The Winter Transport Festival will take place 26th to 30th October with five days of events and activities on and around the Island’s heritage railways.
For those visitors looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a brisk adventure on some of the best walking routes in the British Isles, the Isle of Man offers the perfect walking holiday in any season. There are plenty of routes and tours to choose from, each with unique wildlife encounters, panoramic views and history at every turn.
With a number of walking routes either accessible by steam railway or close to Manx National Heritage sites, itineraries and short breaks can be tailored to suit all interests.
The Isle of Man is just a short flight or hassle-free sail way from the UK and Ireland, with the Steam Packet running daily ferries from Heysham and seasonally from Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast for both vehicles and foot passengers.
Visit Isle of Man will be launching a new Travel Trade Hub in early October to make it easier for you to access information about the Isle of Man and support you in organising short breaks and tours for your clients.
In the meantime, should you wish to speak with a member of the Visit Isle of Man team to discuss creating a tour for your clients, please contact traveltrade@gov.im.
Operators and agents looking to obtain ITX rates through Isle of Man Steam Packet Company ferries can contact Richard.Hird@Steam-Packet.com for further information.
