The Great Laxey Wheel (Queeyl Vooar Laksey) or Lady Isabella (as she is also known) is the largest working waterwheel in the world. A brilliant example of Victorian engineering she was built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines. Today a climb to the top is rewarded with panoramic views across the Laxey Valley.
The Laxey Wheel is open daily from 9.30am – 4.30pm from 1st April – 31st October 2022.
Due to restoration work on site there will be no access to the top of the wheel until works to the wheel casing conclude.
Please note, that due to the restoration work the Wheel is currently under cover.
For a full list of Manx National Heritage Opening Times 2022 please click HERE
Adults £5.00
Students aged over 18 with Student Card £2.50
Children FREE
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday Passes for visitors.
Group discounts available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors.
Pre-book in advance.
Free entry available to children aged 5 to 18 with a current student card, including tours.
Student entry half price with a current student card, including tours.
Annual Passes for Isle of Man residents.
Go Explore Heritage Passes for use with trams, trains and bus transport.
Free entry available to members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage, National Trust, English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and organisations holding an agreement with Manx National Heritage. Entry available to the named member only on presentation of a valid membership card. Restrictions may apply. For details, please consult your membership handbook.
Please note: concessions may not apply for special events.
The Great Laxey Wheel (Queeyl Vooar Laksey) is the largest surviving working wheel of its kind in the world. Designed by the Victorian engineer, Robert Casement, the wheel was built in 1854 to pump water from Glen Mooar part of the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex.
The impressive 22m (72.5 feet) diameter structure found immediate popularity and has remained one of the Island’s most dramatic tourist attractions for over 150 years.
Address: Wheel Hill, Laxey, IM4 7NL
Phone: +44 1624 861136
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