Local heritage sites gain TripAdvisor accreditation

Saturday, 20 June 2015 00:00

Seven of the Island's heritage sites have received special recognition from the biggest travel website in the world.

TripAdvisor awarded certificates of excellence to Peel Castle, the Manx Museum, Castle Rushen, the Nautical Museum, Laxey Wheel, Cregneash and the House of Mannanan.

Winners of the accolade vary from restaurants to world renowned parks and hidden attractions.

Gaynor Haxby is the head of public services at Manx National Heritage; she explained how the certificates are awarded:

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