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The Great Laxey Wheel and Mines Trail, Isle of Man
Image: The Great Laxey Wheel
Mines Road
Laxey
IM4 7NL
Isle of Man
Collection details
Industry
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01624 648000
General information (Fax)
:
01624 648001
E-mail
:
enquiries@mnh.gov.im
Website
:
www.gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/laxeywheel.xml
Open
Open daily 21st March 2008 to 31st October 2008. 10.00 - 5pm.
Closed
Closed throughout the winter months.
Admission charges
Adult £3.30
Child (5-15) £1.70
Family £8.30
Description
Built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines, the Laxey Wheel is the world's greatest industrial water wheel. Known as 'Lady Isabella', a climb to the top of the Wheel is rewarded with breathtaking views across the valley, while the 'Mines Trail' displays the remains of a once thriving industrial complex and offers a pleasant walk through Glen Mooar.
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