Victoria Clock Tower

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The Victoria Clock Tower, also referred to as the Queen Victoria Memorial, is a heritage-registered clock tower located in the former mining village of Foxdale, Isle of Man, and is said to have been the first memorial in the British Empire dedicated to the 64-year reign of Queen Victoria. ()

Opened: 1901 (123 years ago)Height: 40 ftCoordinates: 54°10'9"N, 4°38'22"W

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GlenfabaUnited Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Peel Castle, National Sports Centre, Peel Cathedral, Leece Museum.

4.6 miNW
11th-century seaside fortress ruins
Peel Castle, Peel
118 min walk • Peel Castle, a majestic medieval fortress, stands guard over the rugged coastline of the Isle of Man. Located in the city of Peel, this historic castle is a testament to the island's rich past and a must-see attraction for visitors seeking to immerse themselves in Manx...
5.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Sports Centre, Douglas
142 min walk • The National Sports Centre in Douglas Isle of Man is a large multi-sports centre and athletics stadium. The NSC is owned by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture of the Isle of Man Government and operated by the Manx Sport & Recreation.
4.2 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Peel Cathedral, Peel
107 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint German or Peel Cathedral, rebranded as Cathedral Isle of Man, is located in Peel, Isle of Man. The cathedral is also one of the parish churches in the parish of the West Coast, which includes the town of Peel.
4.4 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Leece Museum, Peel
114 min walk • The Leece Museum is a museum in Peel, Isle of Man established in 1984. It is dedicated to the local history of Peel.
4.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
House of Manannan, Peel
111 min walk • The House of Manannan is a museum in Peel in the Isle of Man. It is named after the "great mythological sea god" Manannan and covers the island's Celtic, Viking, and Maritime history.
4.4 miNW
Harbor
Peel Marina, Peel
112 min walk • Peel Marina is a marina at Peel Harbour in the town of Peel, Isle of Man. It was constructed in 2009 as an expansion of Peel Harbour. Since construction, the site has had continuous issues with silt buildup and toxic materials contamination.
1.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
South Barrule
47 min walk • The South Barrule is the highest hill in the south of the Isle of Man. It has the remains of a fort on its summit, which is traditionally the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir. The hill is largely surrounded by conifer plantations.
6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bradda Hill
172 min walk • Bradda Hill is a headland some 2 kilometres north of the village of Port Erin on the Isle of Man. It is not to be confused with Bradda Head which is about 2 kilometres to the SW.
5.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Cronk ny Merriu
135 min walk • Cronk ny Merriu is one of the remains of promontory forts in the Isle of Man. Close to Port Grenaugh, this site dates back almost 2,000 years. The bank and ditch of Iron Age date created a defensive promontory fort at Cronk ny Merriu.
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cronk ny Arrey Laa
100 min walk • Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island.
4.9 miS
Monastery
Rushen Abbey
124 min walk • Rushen Abbey is a former abbey on the Isle of Man, located in Ballasalla. Originally home for monks of the Savignac order, it soon came under Cistercian control and remained so until its dissolution.