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.
1st August – 1st November 2020
Saturday to Wednesday, 10am – 4pm
*Closed, Thursday & Friday*
For full details of Manx National Heritage site opening times click here.
Adults £7.00
Children / Students FREE
Holiday Passes providing multi-site admission.
Group discounts available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors.
Pre-book in advance.
Free entry available to Isle of Man School children with a valid ACE card.
Annual Passes for Isle of Man residents.
To account for the time we have had to close our sites due to COVID-19 we will be adding an extension onto all original expiry dates.
Please note: if you have purchased an Annual Pass and have not yet used it, the pass will be valid for 12 months from the date of first use.
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: Laxey, IM4 7NL
Phone: +44 1624 861136
For more information on how we’re opening and what to expect from your visit, click here. Please always check this page before you travel.
Thank you for your patience and support during these difficult times. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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