Every year the Isle of Man hosts the World Tin Bath Championships, set in the middle harbour of "Castletown" in the South of the island.
Organised by the Castletown Real Ale Drinkers Society, it attracts over 100 entrants, including visitors from around the world.
The Great Laxey Wheel - also known as Lady Isabella - is the world’s largest surviving working water wheel and is located in the village of Laxey on the Isle of Man.
Completed in 1854, this marvel of Victorian engineering was designed by local engineer Robert Casement as a means of pumping water out of the nearby Laxey Mines. The wheel itself has a diameter of 72 feet, is 6 feet wide and rotates approximately three times a minute.
This incredible monument along with many others can be discovered with one of our exciting Isle of Man travel packages. Get in contact with our team today to find your perfect Isle of Man holiday.
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As the ancient capital of the Isle of Man, Castletown is home to a number of historical buildings and monuments including the beautifully preserved Castle Rushen - an impressive fortress that was built around 800 years ago and was once home to the Kings and Lords of Mann.
Castletown also hosts the World Tin Bath Championships. The event, held each year in July, is organised by the Castletown Real Ale Drinkers Society and attracts entrants from all over the world.
Experience this incredible town plus much more with a trip to the Isle of Man through Duke Travel. Get in contact with our team today to find your perfect package holiday.
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Isle of Man TT Authorised Travel Partner - Duke Travel
This gets us excited for the Isle of Man TT.
We are delighted to be an official partner of the Isle of Man TT. We look forward to welcoming TT fans from across the world to the most fantastic two-wheeled race in the world.
www.duketravel.com/isle-of-man-tt/
5-Night Sunset Lakes Package with Duke Travel
☀️ See out the summer in style with a tranquil stay in the Isle of Man’s stunning seaside town of Peel.
Home to plenty of great pubs, restaurants and cafes along with a number of heritage attractions and two stunning beaches, you’ll never be short of things to do during your stay.
Inclusions:
✅ Return ferry travel with a car
✅ 5 nights at Sunset Lakes Gold Award Lodges
✅ One double room and one twin room
Prices start from just £330pp based on 4 people sharing. Message us now to book your package.
Duke TT Village | Customer Review | Ryan Vickers | Isle of Man TT 2023
The IOMTT village is a pop-up hotel at the heart of the Isle of Man TT races, alongside the paddocks where all the teams are based, and a short walk to the main grandstand, the Trackside Bar, VIP Suite and the start/finish line. The 180-room village provides the security, comfort and privacy of a hotel room without the added cost.
In this clip we hear from one of our guests, Ryan Vickers, who is currently competing in the British Superbike Championship for OMG Racing team and stayed with us at the Duke TT village for TT 2023.
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Isle of Man TT 1973 | Road Racing History
There's just 8 days to go until the 2023 Isle of Man TT road races kick start into life as thousands of road racing fans arrive on the Isle of Man to witness the greatest motorcycle racing spectacle in the World!
If you're looking to add the TT races to your bucket list then Duke Travel specialise in Isle of Man TT Holidays and are an Official Isle of Man TT Travel Partner.........
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At the 1973 Isle of Man TT road races it was not a new star, but rather an old campaigner, Australian Jack Findlay, who was the popular winner of the Senior, riding a Suzuki twin.
Mick Grant made all the early running on the 352cc Yamaha, leading Findlay and Peter Williams's Arter Matchless. On lap three Grant crashed on some oil going into Parliament Square, Ramsey, and his Yamaha was too badly damaged for him to continue. Findlay pulled away from Williams in the letter stages as the Matchless single struck problems, and had over a minutes to spare at the finish, with Charlie Sanby third, riding another Suzuki twin.
Grant's week of bad luck started in the Junior, while he also led on his Yamaha. His chances of a first TT victory were wrecked when he had a 12-minutes pit stop to replace a broken fairing bracket, and Tony Rutter took over to secure his maiden TT win, with Ken Huggett second and John Williams third.
Another first-time TT winner that week was Charlie Williams, who became the latest of the new TT breed by winning the four-lap 250cc race after a tremendous battle with namesake John. At the finish Charlie held a 25-second advantage over John, with Bill Rae third.
Completing the list of new winners was another old campaigner, Tommy Robb. After fifteen year of trying he won a TT in his last race on the Island, triumphing in the 125cc event. He was a late replacement for the injured Chas Mortimer on the Yamaha, but led from start to finish from Dutchman Jan Kostwinder and Lincolnshire-based Neil Tu
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We couldn't think of a better place to watch the return of the Manx Grand Prix this month than at The Black Dub .
Tickets for the notoriously quick viewing spot start from just £10.
https://www.duketravel.com/the-black-dub
Oliver's Mount Gold Cup 2020 | Lee Johnston vs Dean Harrison
Road racing returns to Oliver's Mount this September with the running of the Steve Henshaw Gold Cup.
Previous years have seen many of the world's top road racers competing including Dean Harrison and Lee Johnston shown here battling it out for the win in 2020.
Don't miss out on any of the action at England's only true road racing course this year. Book your tickets today!
https://www.dukevideo.com/prdOMGC22/Oliver-s-Mount-Gold-Cup-2022
Road Racing | Southern 100 2019 | Ryan & Callum Crowe | Sidecar On-board
The 2022 Southern 100 Road Races are just 28 days away now, running from the 10th to the 14th of July and we're excited to see the return of solo and sidecar machines to the epic Billown course!
Known as the friendly races, the Southern 100 was first held in 1955 and currently includes 12 races for various classes. Taking place a month after the main TT races, the Southern 100 is an ideal event to visit the Island if you did not manage to get your fix of road racing action during the Isle of Man TT.
If you're interested in booking a trip to the Southern 100 races then Duke Travel are here to help!
For more information visit:
https://www.duketravel.com/southern-100/
The IOMTT Village, TT Grandstand and Fan Park
Take a speedy tour from the IOMTT Village to the Isle of Man TT Grandstand and Monster Energy Fan Park.
The IOMTT village is a pop-up hotel at the heart of the TT, alongside the paddocks where all the teams are based, and less than a 500 metre walk to the main grandstand, the Trackside Bar, VIP Suite and the start/finish line.
The 168 room village provides the security, comfort and privacy of a hotel room without the added cost. On-site facilities include a marquee where you will be served a continental breakfast each morning, complimentary toiletries and free wi-fi across the entire site.
Ideal for couples and small individual groups and with secure on-site parking and 24-hour security, you can be assured of a warm welcome and safe stay.
The IOMTT Village is located just a short walk away from Bray Hill and the Quarterbridge, which are both popular viewing areas, and Douglas Town Centre is right on your doorstep, making it the ideal location for those who are travelling without a vehicle.
TT 2023 travel packages will be available soon and you can pre-register your interest at:
https://www.duketravel.com/isle-of-man-tt-pre-registration/
Book your dream 2023 Isle of Man TT trip!
The Isle of Man TT is the ultimate ‘must see it’ event for motorsport fans across the globe and Duke Travel will shortly be offering accommodation packages for the 2023 event after TT 2022.
Ferry travel with the Isle of Man Steam Packet will be available to book from 23 May 2022 via www.steam-packet.com.
Every May and June the Isle of Man, a small country nestled between England and Ireland, turns into motorcycle nirvana as the world’s greatest road racers gather to test themselves against the incredible ‘Mountain Course’ – a 37.73 mile beast of a course carved out of the Island’s public closed roads.
The TT takes place over a 2 week period with the first week dominated by qualifying sessions followed by a week of racing with the first race day taking place on the Saturday with racing then held on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
For more info and bookings visit:
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The IOMTT Village is almost ready to welcome guests from the 27th May for TT 2022 as the setup continues at pace. And as you can see from this crane-cam view, courtesy of @mikebooth1115 , the village is located in a prime spot, only a short walking distance from the TT Grandstand and Douglas promenade. If you’re still looking for accommodation for this year or for TT 2023, then Duke Travel are here to help you book the trip of a lifetime to see the greatest show earth!
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