Nice store, impeccably maintained. It has a particularly nice selection of books about the Isle of…read moreMan, including some CD's of Manx music and some DVD's (not sure if they work in other regions of the world. Friendly staff that lets you browse peacefully until needed.

* see Tynwalk Mills website for correct details on location, it is located in St Johns…read more http://www.tynwaldmills.com Tynwald Mills is a mill in name only, once a thriving weaving industry, the mills hit decline and almost disappeared completely. The Mills found new life by redeveloping the site to create a retail centre. The 'anchor store' is Tynwalk Mills department store featuring high end clothing and home goods. Adjacent stores include a gourmet deli, two cafes, a flower shop, a toy store a weekly farmers' market (Thursday) and more. We had lunch at the Neb Cafe, which was very good. The shops are wheelchair accessible and there is plenty of parking. The setting is lovely, they also have a picnic area and playground, something for everyone!

The Superdry store in here is fantastic and suits all ages. Can't forget about 'never never land'…read moretough when I was a child I used to love it there so much because they always had the coolest toys. The furniture store that they have there is really nice and super cool and expensive. Tynwald Mills is overall a fantastic place that has something for every age and I would recommend it to anyone.

Definitely more suited to children and teens. The videos felt old and tired and Manannon's voice…read moredreary. We were in an out in 30 mins. Good to do while waiting for Peel Castle to Open. The highlight was the Longboat that had sailed down a few years ago.

The second big Tourist Attraction in Peel is the House of Manannan. This large and detailed museum…read moreis the ideal place for a rainy day on the island - but even if the sun is shining, it is worth to come here and have a look at the very good exhibition. We came here on a sunny day and stayed much longer than intended because it was fun exploring the different rooms and stories behind the objects. The museum shows the history of the Isle of Man more or less in chronical order, but instead of using big boring signposts, the curator chose a more interesting approach. Each room depicts scenes from the life on the island. For example you can explore the interior of a Celtic roundhouse or a Viking longhouse, all with different scenes depicting everyday live. Some figures tell stories about how life was at this time and if you touch some of the exhibits there are short films about the history of the person linked to it. One of the most interesting exhibits is a real Viking ship. It was built in Norway and a crew of adventurous Norse and Manxmen sailed the ship down to the Isle of Man to commemorate the Millennium Year 1979 of the first Tynwald in 979. You can walk round the whole ship and read all about the 1500 mile journey and how the crew had to learn to live and think like real Vikings to brave the seas and overcome storms and even a capsize of the open boat. We really enjoyed our visit here and would recommend this place to anybody coming to the Isle of Man. You can learn so many new things about Celtic, Viking and Manx history and even have a lot of fun - perfect!

Excellent experience learning about the history of Douglas and the Isle of Man. Enjoyed seeing the…read morehistory of the famous Isle of Man TT race and seeing the trophies

A great little museum and its Free. All you need to know about IOM divided into pleasing little…read morespaces. There is a nice film on Tynwald and some great costumes from war campaigns. The wildlife section is right at the end and has the best comfortable chairs to sink into just as you need them before attacking the gift shop. We did an hour and half and were well tired after an hour. God love the Vikings for making IOM what it is today.

It will come as no surprise to many that Bridge Book Shop is one of the best places on the Isle of…read moreMan to get a book on Manx history and culture. It's the other things that will surprise. Still, let's start with the books on the IOM, as it's what tourists like me will be looking for. First, there's The Chronicles of Man: Three Volumes of illustrated history chronicling 1900-1939, 1940-1971, and 1972-2014. There's also the four volumes of Richard Davis' Those Were the Days, a collection of Isle of Man images. They also have IOM books for kids, If you've fallen in love with Spuds and Herrin, cheese and gravy, Manx Cheddar cheese, kippers, or Queenies on your trip, there are some Manx recipe books. Manx language books, and several, of course, based on motorcycle racing (and the famed IOM TT races). All right there, and so many I was glad to buy. Then, the big surprise: They've got vinyl records ... so if you've brought a hairbun-wearing NYC hipster with you, he's in luck. The Stone Roses, Pearl Jam, Björk, and Beck ... to name a few. And, of course, a great selection of books for all. You can also special order. I'll have to wait until I retire and buy a house on the island to take advantage of that. ;)

A great, family-owned shop facing the beach in Port Erin. Pleasant atmosphere, with classical music…read moreplaying in the background. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Not a huge selection, but many different categories of books available, along with a selection of art supplies. CD's are mostly classical, with a small selection of Manx items.

Laxey Woolley Mills is a charming gem of old world artisan and craftsmanship, and a must for anyone…read morevisiting Isle of Man. The owner still weaves everything traditionally on a loom. Laxey Wollen Mills is also the only place in which someone can purchase authentic Manx Wool clothing and home goods whether in Manx Tartan or other classic patterns. They also sell sheep skin rugs and shearling outerwear. I have many wool rugs (blankets, if you're American) and a shearling hat from Laxey Woollen Mills that I absolutely love. I had a few blankets shipped back to the US and nothing is more warm and cozy then having a woollie from the Isle of Man to hide under on a cold winter night. When you visit the Woollen Mills be sure to visit the art gallery on the second floor to see local artists exhibiting works of art inspired by the island. To make an afternoon of your visit, finish up at the Tea Room and enjoy fresh, homemade and locally sourced sandwiches, soups, and tasty treats (located on the second floor).

Laxey Woollen Mills is the only remaining mill on the Isle of Man. I always stop in to purchase…read moregifts for friends. Beautiful pure wool scarves start at approximately £15 and up. Throws, sweaters (aka jumpers), caps, kilts and more! It is not inexpensive but these are handcrafted items which will last a lifetime. This is the real deal, not mass produced. Many items are available in the blue 'Isle of Man' Tartan. A nice tearoom is located on the 2nd floor (no lift). There are a couple of other shops in the building, a gift shop upstairs and women's clothing downstairs. The people who run the Woollen shop are friendly (say hello to Rick the dog!). There are also very cool bronze (?) sculptures around the carpark, worth a look! Make sure you visit the nearby Laxey Wheel while up that way.

was very happy with my service, staff are amazing and very friendly…read more Would recommend them to my friends and family