The Schedule

When do the Isle of Man TT Races take place?

How To Get Here

How to travel to the Isle of Man TT Races

The Isle of Man is easily accessible by ferry and plane from key regional ports across the UK and Ireland. The ferry company which operates between the North West of England and the East Coast of Ireland is the Steam Packet Company with regular services between Liverpool, Heysham, Dublin and Belfast during the summer months. Services are increased over the TT fortnight however it pays to be flexible with your dates and consider travelling without your vehicle.

Ferry bookings for TT operate on a deposit system where a provisional sailing schedule is available a year in advance allowing you to book your space for following TT with the final fares and schedule being released in December..

The Isle of Man is also well served by key airports including London Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin and many more... Meaning that our international visitors have a selection of airports to choose from when making their travel plans. A full list of destinations can be found here. Flying is often seen as an attractive alternative to travelling by ferry and is quick and convenient with flight times averaging between 30 and 60 minutes from the UK and Ireland.

Where To Stay

Where to stay at the Isle of Man TT Races

There are a vast amount of accommodation options to choose from when visiting the Island. During TT there are a number of temporary camping and glamping sites to choose from along with the ever popular IOMTT Village situated at the TT Grandstand. The IOMTT Village is the ideal location for those fans who want to be as close to the action as you can get, made up of 160 twin bedded individual cabins the village is just a short walk away from the grandstand and local amenities including a supermarket, petrol station and Douglas promenade.

In addition to the temporary accommodation which is available the Island has a large number of self catering properties, hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest accommodation. If you are looking for a home away from home then the IOMTT homestay scheme might be an option, operated by Miquando it offers exactly what it says on the tin either staying with local families or as a self catering option.

Where To Watch

Best places to watch the Isle of Man TT Races

Most parts of the TT circuit allows spectators to watch the racing free of charge. You have the freedom to sit or stand (within the non-restricted zones) and watch as the bikes zoom past at over 180mph! You will have to get to your favourite spot early as the hedges quickly become full.

There are a number of grandstands situated around the course including at the start/finish line at the TT Grandstand and Hillberry which are both popular vantage points. Many visitors choose to spectate from a grandstand at least once during their visit allowing them to soak up the atmosphere with like minded people and with a different view. If you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to enhance your Isle of Man TT experience why don’t you treat you or a loved one to one to a hospitality package at the TT Grandstand. You will have the chance to rub shoulders with the riders before watching the action from your very own private grandstand whilst enjoying sumptuous local food and drink.