As the dark winter evenings begin to melt away and on the horizon is the promise of longer, sunnier days we turn our attention to Spring, a perfect time to visit the Isle of Man, with its lush greenery, nodding daffodils and abundance of wildlife. 

Situated far away from the UK’s large cities, the Isle of Man is well known within the astronomy community as a great location for dark skies. From the amateur to the expert, when clear skies permit, it is a stargazing spectacle for everyone.

Visitors to the Isle of Man are astonished to discover the wealth of transport heritage contained within its 225 square miles. Lovingly preserved and operating today, the island boasts a variety of vintage railways which operate from Port Erin in the south to Ramsey in the north. Leave the car behind and see the island from a different perspective!