Christmas on the Isle of Man

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Christmas on the Isle of Man

This Christmas I wanted to go somewhere different and interesting and the Isle of Man seemed to be the ideal destination.

Here is my story in pictures

23 December 2021

Flying into the Isle of Man
Flying into the Isle of Man

Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man

The Fairy Bridge on the Isle of Man
Stopping at the Fairy Bridge to say hello to the fairy.

Halvard Hotel in Douglas,  Isle of Man
Staying at the Hotel Halvard in Douglas

Christmas Decoratons in Douglas on the Isle of Man
Enjoying the Christmas decorations in Douglas

Christmas Eve

St Mary's, Isle of Man
Exploring St Mary’s at the southern end of the island.

Lunch at the Port Erin Chippy and Diner,  Isle of Man
Lunch at the Port Erin Chippy and Diner, Isle of Man

Robin in Bradda Glen,  Isle of Man.
Cheeky robin in Bradda Glen in Port Erin

View of St Erin from Bradda Glen,  Isle of Man.
View of Port Erin from Bradda Glen in Port Erin

Top of Milner's Tower in Port Erin, Isle of Man
Top of Milner’s Tower in Bradda Glen in Port Erin

Christmas Day

The day starts and ends with gale force wind and rain.

Hotel Halvard on Douglas Promenade, Isle of Man
Outside our hotel, Hotel Halvard

Douglas Sea Front, Isle of Man
A stroll along the sea front in Douglas

Douglas Sea Front on a Windy Day on the Isle of Man
A wild sea crashes onto Douglas Promenade

[cms:asset 14347 title=“Harbour Lights £75 lunch taster menu included very small sharing starter on a large side plate for two people – no extra ‘frills’ for Christmas Day. Very disappointing.

Boxing Day

Peele on the Isle of Man
Despite the continuing strong wind and heavy rain we head for Peel today on the other side of the island. The buses are running today so we take the bus.

Peele Castle in Peele on the Isle of Man
The sun comes out as we walk around the perimeter of Peel Castle and a rainbow appears.

Isle of Man Queeenies in a Bacon Bap
We enjoy some Isle of Man Queenies in a bacon bap, sheltering under the walls of Peele castle

Harvest Salad and Roquefort Toast at the Lieveken Restaurant in the Halvard Hotel
This evening we dine in the Lieveken Restaurant in our hotel, the Halvard Hotel, and enjoy an excellent meal. I start with the Harvest Salad and Roquefort Toast.

Lamb Shank at the Lieveken Restaurant in the Halvard Hotel
Followed by the amazing lamb shank.

27 December 2021

Belgian Waffle for Breakfast in at the Lieveken Restaurant in the Halvard Hotel, Douglas on thee Isle of Man
I started the day with a Belgian Waffle for breakfast

The Great Laxey Wheel at Laxey on the Isle of Man
We visit the Great Laxey Wheel at Laxey

Ballacregga Restaurant at Laxey on the Isle of Man
Coffee break at Ballacregga Restaurant at Laxey, an old corn mill

The Sea Front at Laxey on the Isle of Man
A stroll by the beach at Laxey

Deep Fried Ice Cream   dessert at Halvard Hotel in Douglas, Isle of Man
This evening we enjoy another excellent meat at the Halvard Hotel and I try the deep fried ice cream dessert

28 December 2021

Footbridge to Manx Museum in Douglas on the Isle of Man
Today is our last day on the Isle of Man but we are not leaving until this evening so we have time to visit the Manx Museum in Douglas

Painting in an Art Gallery at the Manx Museum in Douglas on the Isle of Man
The Manx Museum offers a great insight into several aspects of the history and culture of the Isle of Man and features art galleries as well

Sea Front at Douglas on the Isle of Man
A last stroll along Douglas sea front before heading for Ronaldsway Airport and our flight back to Gatwick