Milntown Estate and Gardens
The Island's only historic estate with 15 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland walks.
Lezayre Road, Lezayre, Isle Of Man, IM7 2AB
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
The only country house and garden open to the public on the Isle of Man.
The house we see today has the Gothic facade put on by Deemster John Christian in the 1830s around an earlier Georgian core. It is by repute the most haunted house on the Island.
The 15 acres of gardens provide for a relaxing stroll, around both the formal gardens, the mill pond, the vegetable garden and into the woodland area.
Also on view is Sir Clive Edwards collection of vintage motorbikes and cars. The Milntown Cafe enjoys a reputation for serving the best cream teas on the Island.
We also have three stunning self-catering apartments on site each sleeping up to four people.
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The Milntown Estate, located in Ramsey, Isle of Man, is open to visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM. The estate features a variety of attractions and facilities, including gardens, a historic house, a collection of vintage vehicles, a café, and self-catering apartments.
Opening Times and Access
The estate is closed on Christmas Day (December 25th) through January 2nd inclusive, reopening on January 3rd. Guided house tours are available on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM until the end of September, with tickets priced at £9.00 per adult and £6.00 per child. Self-guided tours are available during café hours for £5 per person.
Attractions
- Gardens: The estate boasts 15 acres of gardens and woodlands. Annual passes are available for £20 per individual or £40 per family.
- Historic House: The house features guided tours detailing its history and the Christian family legacy.
- Vehicle Collection: Includes vintage cars and motorcycles, such as the 1900 New Orleans car and unique motorcycles like the 1921/2 Vauxhall 950cc Motorcycle.
- The Mill: A historic corn mill with a working water wheel.
Facilities
- Café: Offers lunch, afternoon tea, and tea with cakes. Booking is essential.
- Self-Catering Apartments: Three apartments are available for stays, each accommodating up to four guests.
Events
The estate hosts various events, including weddings and seasonal celebrations. Upcoming events include a Valentine’s Dinner on February 14th and a Sunday Carvery on February 15th.
For more information or bookings, contact the estate at 01624 812321.
Historic Houses members visit the gardens for free.
Gardens Adult £5
Gardens Seniors £4.50
Gardens child £2
Guided House Tours £9 per person
Getting here
Lezayre Road, Lezayre, Isle Of Man, IM7 2AB
On the Leazyre road, about 3/4 of a mile outside Ramsey, heading towards Sulby.
Buses 5 and 6 stop at our gate. We are about 20 minutes level walk from the Ramsey Electric Tram station.
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Excellent garden—lovely cafe.
Interesting walks around a well designed garden, with interesting sculpture, woodland surprises! Outstanding staff with amazing volunteers support. Couldn’t recommend it more highly—definitely be going back soon.