Clagh Vane has a small enclosed play area for children up to the age of 6 years with easy parking nearby. I’ve spoken to the commissioners who have said that despite signage which suggests the parking is for residents only, that it is fine to park there when visiting the
Coronation Park in Ramsey is a large enclosed play area with plenty of equipment for children of all ages and a large grassy area. I’ve found the best place to park is Prince’s Road but the park can also be accessed via the parallel road, Queen’s Pier Road. This can
Laxey Glen is another of our favourite places to go for a walk. Not only do we enjoy going to the cafe (read about it here), but the glen is beautiful and a really fun walk with toddlers – keep your eyes peeled for the crocodile! The path from the
The play area at Western Swimming Pool opened in August 2020 and is absolutely brilliant for children of all ages. There are two enclosed areas, one of which is suitable for children aged 8 years old and under. The equipment is really different to anything else I’ve seen on the
Bride play area is located on the corner of Lamb Hill and Cranstal Road and is a short walk away from the public car park (next door to the tea room). Within the car park are public toilets which are incredibly handy when your toddler likes to announce she needs
Bradda Head park is located right next to The Bradda Glen Restaurant (we’re doing a separate post about the cafe). It’s an enclosed area with a sit-in train, spring rockers, teepee, climbing equipment, slide and a picnic bench. If you’re feeling up to it, there is a beautiful walk which
Ballaugh play area is located at the rear of the Parish Hall on Station Road and is easy to find. I parked alongside the play area on Ballacrosha Estate and entered via the entrance around the corner to the right (the first entrance is a stile but if you walk
Glen Helen play area has plenty of free parking and is a beautiful spot to walk. The path is pram-friendly but can be a little bumpy in places. The walk to the waterfall is well worth it which takes around 30 minutes return for an adult, but more like 45
Glen Helen has plenty of free parking and is a beautiful spot to walk. The path is pram-friendly but can be a little bumpy in places. The walk to the waterfall is well worth it which takes around 30 minutes return for an adult, but more like 45 with a
Onchan Pleasure Park is open throughout Easter and the Summer holidays with a variety of activities to suit all ages. It’s been around for many a year with parents and potentially grandparents alike enjoying it over the years. Potentially, like us though, you may not be aware of changes and
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