Month: April 2018

Port Erin Rowany Golf Club is 2 minutes drive from Cafe’ Red, The Golf Course was Established in 1895, the course is a par 70 and 5774 yards long and provides a challenging test to all golfers.

If you just have time for a short practice game, there is a 6-hole Pitch & Putt course. The golf course is open to members and visitors, you can book a tee time using the convenient online booking system.

After a fun time on the course, pop down to Cafe’ Red for a meal or a snack, the restaurant offers a diverse menu with something for everyone. Relax and take in the ambience. Cafe’ Red is kiddie and dog friendly and is the perfect place to Relax, Eat and Drink

Guided walks in Port Erin can be booked with Expert guide, Andrew Foxon, a qualified guide and owner of Go-Mann Adventures
Experience the beauty of Port Erin with guided walks, tours. Contact Go-Mann Adventures and  choose from a range of walks along the Manx coast or through the hills; or design and book your own adventure. 

After and invigorating walk, if you are looking for a place to eat pop into Cafe’ Red to unwind and reflect on your adventure. The Cafe’ Red restaurant have a menu that offers a variety of hot and cold meals, for the not so hungry enjoy a cup of Coffee and a sweet treat.

The Port Erin Railway Museum can be found quite literally at the end of the line in Port Erin.

You can learn about the history of the steam of powered railway from its inception in 1873 to the present day. You can view steam engines and carriages including the royal carriages which carried The Queen and Queen Mother in 1963 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1972.

Memorabilia and posters are featured and interpretive displays can be found on display. The museum boasts the Isle of Man’s only railway simulator. Unveiled in summer 2016, the Drive the Diesel simulator experience costs £5 for a 15 minute session or £10 for the enthusiast level training. The Railway Museum is open March to November between 9:30am to 4.30pm. Expert guides from our Heritage Railway Volunteers are generally on hand on Sunday mornings from 11am to 1pm to offer tours of the museum.

After your meander through the past walk across the road to Cafe’ Red, for some refreshments before you continue you exploration of Port Erin. The Cafe’ Red  Restaurant offers a wide variety of food and drink and is guaranteed to satisfy you.

The Port Erin arts centre produces visual and vocal art, and is involved in the Manannan Festival and Manannan Opera Festival. The Arts centre, opened in 1971,  is Internationally recognised, and can be found in what was formally the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Victoria Square.

The Sir James Mellon Gallery, which was opened in 1994, can be viewed at the centre, which with its fine combination of natural and artificial light, makes the Gallery ideal for arts & crafts projects and exhibitions.

If you are wondering where to eat in Port Erin, after a visit to the centre, walk over to Cafe’ Red. The restaurant can be found on Station Road and is the ideal venue to relax and fortify yourself on your visit to Port Erin

Shona Boat Trips, will take you for a scenic voyage of discovery around the Calf of Man. Learn about the history of the Calf’s mine workings and view the light house up close from the boat. The well informed guides will take you through the interesting past with stories galore. Sailings from £20 per adult, and £10 for children under 13

After a Morning out on the boat, pop in for a Hot drink and a meal at Cafe Red, the Restaurant is located in the heart of Port Erin, with plenty of parking and are Kiddie and dog friendly

Port Erin has a host of attractions, with a selection of shops to browse through and some wonderful walks for the family and dogs. There is plenty of parking available if you drive down or catch the steam train and experience the scenic ride through the country side and along the coast. A must whilst in Port Erin is Cafe’ Red, the restaurant prepares freshly cooked food with friendly well trained staff, you can Relax Eat and Drink in a tranquil atmosphere.