Laxey

Laxey
View of the harbour and old part of Laxey
Laxey is located in Isle of Man
Laxey
Laxey
Location within the Isle of Man
Population1,656 (2021 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSC434840
• Douglas7 miles (11 km)
ParishGarff (Parish District)
SheadingGarff
Crown dependencyIsle of Man
Post townISLE OF MAN
Postcode districtIM4
Dialling code01624
PoliceIsle of Man
FireIsle of Man
AmbulanceIsle of Man
House of KeysGarff
List of places
Isle of Man
54°13′40″N 4°24′07″W / 54.227778°N 4.401944°W / 54.227778; -4.401944

Laxey (Manx: Laksaa) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse Laxa meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwheel in the world. It is also the location of King Orry's Grave.

The village lies on the A2, the main Douglas to Ramsey road, and on the vintage Manx Electric Railway, and Snaefell Mountain Railway. Laxey Glen is one of the Manx National Glens; another glen, Dhoon Glen, is about 114 miles away. The Raad ny Foillan long distance coastal footpath, opened in 1986, runs along the coast of Laxey Bay through the village.

  1. ^ "2021 Isle of Man Census Report" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 11 July 2024.