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The 7 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Isle of Man, Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is simply magical, an enchanted journey back in time that somehow still feels modern. The island is peppered with stone churches, castles, forts and intricately carved Celtic crosses, all in varying states of preservation. A ride on the steam engine Heritage Railway is a wonderful way to take in the splendid countryside. Don’t miss the Victorian-era Laxey Wheela or Curraghs Wildlife Park, a fun way to get up close and personal with some of the island’s most adorable natives.
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1. The Cathedral Church of St German
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
The Cathedral Church of St German was consecrated as a Cathedral relatively recently, though its shared history goes back a long way with the Cathedral ruin on St Patrick's Isle. Built as a Parish Church in 1893, St German's became the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Sodor and Man in 1980. It is also one of 5 churches that form the Parish of the West Coast, serving the communities in Dalby, Kirk Michael, Patrick, Peel and St John's.
2. Maughold Village Church
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By L3344UNpeterl
We only became aware of the church and its wonderful collection of celtic and viking stone crosses after watching the Time Team isle of Man episode. It should be better publicised, as it is well worth a visit. Getting there by car was easy and there is a small car park about 100 yards before the church. The car park benefits from having about the cleanest public restrooms that I have ever seen - anywhere! A good stop for that alone. The crosses are in a small shed-like structure to the right of the entrance. There are about 12 of them in various states of repair, but all fascinating. We had great fun trying to find the viking stone mentioned in the Time Team program - the viking god Loki is depicted throwing a rock at an otter who is eating a salmon. In the graveyard there are the foundations of an old church (keil) from about the 13th century. There is also a sacred well - although we somehow failed to find this. At the back of the churchyard, there is a nice walk up to the top of the hill nearby which has wonderful views of the sea, and what appear to be the marks of ancient buildings in nearby fields. If you visit, don't forget to leave a donation in the church.
3. Lonan Old Church
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By GaryE334
found this by accident whilst exploring the i.o.m out in the middle of no where, its a very olde church with gothic style design, celtic crosses in the grave yard, very old stones which are a intrest, worth a look if in the area .
4. St. Lupus, Kirk Malew
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By StanleysRushen2019 - Scottsdale, United States
Lot of history feeling here. So special to see so much history! I love old trains and was wonderful to see that historical train station and tracks/
5. St Michael's Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel688 - London, United Kingdom
The crosses and bishops graves are a real “must see” The team than run the church are amazing. I happened to walk in as they were locking up, however, they welcomed me in and still took all the time to talk through the church. It’s so peaceful and a restful walk through the bishops graves. Just be careful of what the sheep leave behind!
6. St Patrick's Church
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 257nigelk - Belfast, United Kingdom
Spent more time here than on a previous visit. A thought provoking visit as we viewed relics, pictures and other items from a time gone by and particularly specific to Jurby and the areas contribution to the war effort and memories of the old RAF site once there that helped the air war in the Atlantic during 1939-1945 war years. Humbling to see gravestones and tributes to allied aircrew from Britain, Canada and Poland all buried and resting side by side, their memories forever kept alive in this quite, and windswept graveyard.
