Introduction
Glen Helen has a Swiss cottage and glen gardens developed from the 1860s. The site was developed as a public resort with rustic bridges giving views of waterfalls amongst mixed planting.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The glen is open for public use. http://www.gov.im/daff/Countryside/Country/Glen_Helen.xml
Directions
Situated on the primary A3 Castletown to Ramsey road in the parish of German, between the 9th and 10th Milestone road-side markers measured from the start line at the TT Grandstand.
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- History
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Woodland Garden
Features
- River
- Water Feature
- Description: Stepping stones
- Ornamental Bridge
- Waterfall
- Fountain
- Swiss Cottage
- Key Information
Type
Managed Woodland
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Recreational
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Larch S. Garrad {A History of Manx Gardens} (Isle of Man: Collector's Choice, 1986) 108 A History of Manx Gardens