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Milntown Estate

A country house near Ramsey with fifteen acres of garden and a motorcycle collection.

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Typehistoric house and garden
WhereLezayre
Nearest cityRamsey
Best seasonApril to October
Time to allowTwo to three hours
Getting thereOn the A3 just south of Ramsey; parking on site
EntryHouse tours charged; gardens charged

Milntown was the seat of the Christian family for centuries and was rebuilt in Gothic revival style in the 1830s, and it came to the island by bequest with its contents and grounds intact. Fifteen acres of gardens run down to the Sulby river, with a walled garden, glasshouses and a water wheel. The last owner collected motorcycles and cars, and the collection is displayed in the outbuildings, which draws a separate set of visitors entirely.

What you actually see

  • The Gothic revival house - the 1830s rebuilding of the Christian family seat.
  • The gardens - fifteen acres running down to the Sulby river.
  • The motorcycle collection - the vehicles gathered by the last owner.
  • The water wheel - the working wheel in the grounds by the mill stream.

When to go

April to October is the main season for house tours and gardens. Winter opening is limited. House tours run at set times and should be booked.

Honest expectations

House tours run at fixed times and are not always available. Some rooms are closed to visitors. Winter opening is minimal.

Nearby

Ramsey is north, and Tholt-y-Will Glen is southwest.

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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.

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