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.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
The Milntown Estate, located in Ramsey, Isle of Man, offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for each attraction and event:
General Opening Times
The Milntown Estate is open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM. The estate is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Gardens
The gardens are open from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the last admission at 4:00 PM. Admission prices are as follows:
- Adults: £5.00
- Children: £2.00
- Seniors (over 60): £4.50
- Children under 5: Free
Note: The gardens may close due to inclement weather. During winter months, visitors are advised to call ahead or check the estate's Facebook page for updates.
Café
The café operates during the estate's opening hours. Specific service times are:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:45 PM (Sunday lunch only on Sundays)
- Afternoon Tea: 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
- Tea and Cake: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Booking is essential for the café, and dietary requirements should be mentioned at the time of booking.
Special Events
- Festive Afternoon Teas: Available from November 27, 2025, to December 24, 2025. Priced at £25 per person or £30 with Prosecco. Parties over 10 will be placed in a private dining room, subject to availability.
- Santa Afternoon Teas: Held on December 18, 19, and 20, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Prices are £28 per adult and £17 per child (ages 3–12). Saturday, December 20, is sold out.
Closures
The estate will be closed from Sunday, August 17, 2025, to Wednesday, September 3, 2025, due to the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT. The café, house, and grounds will also be closed during the TT 2025 event.
For further details, visitors can contact the estate directly via the provided phone numbers.
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.