Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt

Lady Isabella Waterwheel, Laxey

Location

Grid reference: SC 432 853
OS sheet: 95
Postcode: IM4 7NL
Off A2 Douglas to Ramsay road, at Laxey.

Opened in 1854 to drive pumps to keep mines free of water. The wheel is 72ft 6in diameter and still turns. Fed by a series of lakes from higher up the valley via a siphon.

Opening times

April to October, daily, 10.00-17.00.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Saturday and Sunday, 10.00-17.00.

Contact

Manx National Heritage, tel. 01624 648000.

Email

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

Web site

www.gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/laxeywheel.xml