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Hi,
I'm going to the TT this year with my youngest daughter who is 7. I'm just wondering where would be good to view other than the grandstands
We are flying over early on Fri 5th and leave late afternoon on Sat 6th, so just a flying visit
We are at a hotel in Douglas, so just wondering if there are any decent places around there we could go to spectate. Somewhere to sit and with toilets would also be great
I think we might go in the Fans grandstand on the Sat but interested on options for the Fri
Any help would be great
I'm going to the TT this year with my youngest daughter who is 7. I'm just wondering where would be good to view other than the grandstands
We are flying over early on Fri 5th and leave late afternoon on Sat 6th, so just a flying visit
We are at a hotel in Douglas, so just wondering if there are any decent places around there we could go to spectate. Somewhere to sit and with toilets would also be great
I think we might go in the Fans grandstand on the Sat but interested on options for the Fri
Any help would be great
If you’re with a 7 year old, I would recommend Rhencullen where there is the option of grandstand seating or traditional hedgerow spectating.
There are good facilities and a field to run round in (as 7 year olds like to do).
Take a bus to Kirkmichael Village and it’s a short walk to Rhencullen.
There are good facilities and a field to run round in (as 7 year olds like to do).
Take a bus to Kirkmichael Village and it’s a short walk to Rhencullen.
With such a short visit you had better keep everything crossed that the weather plays ball. The forecast isn’t bad at the moment so you are in with a fighting chance of seeing some action.
Have you got transport? That could well be the key. It’s a big old circuit to get round without any transport of your own. There will be a fair bit of walking involved for little legs.
The paddock is great, although its a fair walk uphill from Douglas prom where most of the hotels are. The atmosphere is generally buzzing, there are some big screens showing the action, lots of grass to stretch out on and relax, take a small blanket if you have one or if it’s a bit wet. Saturday will be brilliant if it’s running to time, first race day is always a good vibe. There is a nice kids play area at the back of the paddock, in Nobles Park, which could provide some light relief from the bikes. Friday is the last practice day so it is a different vibe, with a lot more running around and jumping from bike to bike in the different classes. There is virtually free access to all the action in the paddock which is great.
You do have to be fairly committed to get out around the circuit away from Douglas to watch the action close too. However if you have not seen it before then this is the bit which will leave a lasting impression of the madness of it all.
There are not many places close to the paddock where you can get really close to the action. Unless you are stood in somebodies front garden on Bray Hill of course
! As Rob said above Rhencullen is a good spot, however it is a good hour or more to get there and you will need to set off early if using public transport. Another spot which may be easier to get to is the Creg-Ny-Baa, if you have got transport you can drive there in about 15 mins from Douglas even when the racing is on, otherwise see if you can negotiate a rate with a local taxi (Ps no Uber in the IoM). They can drop you off and pick you up. The pub will be open for light relief. It’s a short walk up the hill and you can literally sit 9 inches away from a bike going past at 150MPH on the back wheel. Thrilling doesn't do it justice! With an 18 minute lap time and 4 laps there is plenty of time to move about once you are roadside.
I can usually do the build up to the race in the paddock watch the first few away and then dash round to the Creg for the first bikes to come past on their first lap. However I am a local and a bit of local knowledge goes a long way here.
Have you got transport? That could well be the key. It’s a big old circuit to get round without any transport of your own. There will be a fair bit of walking involved for little legs.
The paddock is great, although its a fair walk uphill from Douglas prom where most of the hotels are. The atmosphere is generally buzzing, there are some big screens showing the action, lots of grass to stretch out on and relax, take a small blanket if you have one or if it’s a bit wet. Saturday will be brilliant if it’s running to time, first race day is always a good vibe. There is a nice kids play area at the back of the paddock, in Nobles Park, which could provide some light relief from the bikes. Friday is the last practice day so it is a different vibe, with a lot more running around and jumping from bike to bike in the different classes. There is virtually free access to all the action in the paddock which is great.
You do have to be fairly committed to get out around the circuit away from Douglas to watch the action close too. However if you have not seen it before then this is the bit which will leave a lasting impression of the madness of it all.
There are not many places close to the paddock where you can get really close to the action. Unless you are stood in somebodies front garden on Bray Hill of course
! As Rob said above Rhencullen is a good spot, however it is a good hour or more to get there and you will need to set off early if using public transport. Another spot which may be easier to get to is the Creg-Ny-Baa, if you have got transport you can drive there in about 15 mins from Douglas even when the racing is on, otherwise see if you can negotiate a rate with a local taxi (Ps no Uber in the IoM). They can drop you off and pick you up. The pub will be open for light relief. It’s a short walk up the hill and you can literally sit 9 inches away from a bike going past at 150MPH on the back wheel. Thrilling doesn't do it justice! With an 18 minute lap time and 4 laps there is plenty of time to move about once you are roadside.I can usually do the build up to the race in the paddock watch the first few away and then dash round to the Creg for the first bikes to come past on their first lap. However I am a local and a bit of local knowledge goes a long way here.
i guess it depends on how you think she'll react to the speed/noise.
If on foot and don't mind a bit of walking its easy enough to get up towards signpost, which isn't too fast, or if you can walk a bit further on and get to Hillberry its a bit more lively!
Going the other way, St Ninians crossroads is easily manageable, but its usually pretty busy there and visibility isn't that great, Quarterbridge is similar. but again depends on how much of the experience you want.
If on foot and don't mind a bit of walking its easy enough to get up towards signpost, which isn't too fast, or if you can walk a bit further on and get to Hillberry its a bit more lively!
Going the other way, St Ninians crossroads is easily manageable, but its usually pretty busy there and visibility isn't that great, Quarterbridge is similar. but again depends on how much of the experience you want.
Dan_M2OG said:
i guess it depends on how you think she'll react to the speed/noise.
If on foot and don't mind a bit of walking its easy enough to get up towards signpost, which isn't too fast, or if you can walk a bit further on and get to Hillberry its a bit more lively!
Going the other way, St Ninians crossroads is easily manageable, but its usually pretty busy there and visibility isn't that great, Quarterbridge is similar. but again depends on how much of the experience you want.
St Ninians is a great spot, although I didn’t feel particularly comfortable watching from the petrol station forecourt preferring to watch from across the road behind the school railings. If on foot and don't mind a bit of walking its easy enough to get up towards signpost, which isn't too fast, or if you can walk a bit further on and get to Hillberry its a bit more lively!
Going the other way, St Ninians crossroads is easily manageable, but its usually pretty busy there and visibility isn't that great, Quarterbridge is similar. but again depends on how much of the experience you want.
Whilst a little walk from the Grandstand, the Church at Union Mills is a good spot with excellent facilities. I wish I was going now, (apart from Covid this the first time I’ve missed it in 10 years), although I have booked for next year.
To some extent it depends on just how early you're getting there on Friday 5th(?)
The roads will be closed early which will dictate whether you can get anywhere inside the course by public transport.
As has been mentioned, St Ninians crossroads is a great spot near the paddock and main facilities - I like St Peter's church yard there if you're in time for a decent spot. You can get to St Ninians, the grandstands/paddock easily on the bus from the airport (changing buses at Lord Street interchange) even when the roads are closed.
The roads will be closed early which will dictate whether you can get anywhere inside the course by public transport.
As has been mentioned, St Ninians crossroads is a great spot near the paddock and main facilities - I like St Peter's church yard there if you're in time for a decent spot. You can get to St Ninians, the grandstands/paddock easily on the bus from the airport (changing buses at Lord Street interchange) even when the roads are closed.
t) but reopened today for the TT. I think it s closing again right after so hopefully they have at least given it a clean Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff