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.

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.

See

• 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. (updated Dec 2016)
• Ballaugh Curraghs. wetland with a rich and varied biodiversity (updated Dec 2016)

Do

• 1 Curraghs Wildlife Park. (updated Dec 2016)

Eat

• 1 Harbour Lights Café & Restaurant, 22 St.Pauls Square, ☏ +44 1624 814692. (updated Dec 2016)

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. 

Go next

• Heading west along the TT Course will take you to Peel.
• Heading south over the mountains will give you the opportunity to visit the island's only mountain higher than 2000 feet, Snaefell.
• Laxey