Great Laxey Wheel & Mines 2024

'Lady Isabella' (as she is also known) is the largest working waterwheel in the world. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines, a brilliant example of Victorian engineering. Today a climb to the top is rewarded with panoramic views across the Laxey Valley.

Contacts

Operator: Manx National Heritage

Address: off Mines Road Laxey Isle of Man IM4 7NL

Telephone: 01624 648 000
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Open Days & Times

28 Mar-3 Nov Daily 0930-1630. Jun-Aug closes 1700. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Bus: various
By Rail: Laxey (Manx Electric Railway) / 0.5 miles

Facilities

Parking
Part disabled access

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Designed by the Victorian engineer, Robert Casement, the wheel was built 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.