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Ramsey

Ramsey is the main town in the north and is the second largest town on the Isle of Man with a population of over 7,000. Known as the island's agriculture town, the name Ramsey comes from the Old Norse for 'Wild Garlic River' due to settlements near-by where plenty of wild garlic grows. The town is also known as Royal Ramsey due to a couple of royal visits, one in 1847, by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and l in 1907 by King Edward VII and Queen Alaxandra.

There is an attractive working harbour and the town centre has a good range of independent shops selling everything from exotic cheeses to couture dresses. A Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning, and there are plenty of cafes and pubs. There are plenty of tourist attractions in Ramsey, like Mooragh Park - a pleasure park created in 1887 with a massive 40 acres of beautiful gardens and a 12 acre boating lake.

To the south of Ramsey is the Venture Centre, the Island's Premier Outdoor Activity Centre, offering outdoor pursuits including canoeing, sailing, abseiling, kayaking and archery. Grove House & Gardens in the north hosts the rural life museum containing many original furnishings and fittings of Victorian life.