Ramsey, capital of the north, is the main town in the north and is the Isle of Man’s agriculture town. It was named by the Norse as 'Wild Garlic River' due to settlements nearby where wild garlic grows in abundance. Ramsey is also the second largest town on the Isle of Man, and hosts the northern terminus for the Manx Electric Railway. It is also the start of the mountain section of the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races which are held annually on the island. A popular vantage point is "Ramsey Hairpin" where many enthusiasts gather to watch the racers.

The coast line has a magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. To the south of Ramsey is Mooragh Park, the 'jewel' of the town. This pristine facility includes 40 acres of gardens, a fine boating lake, and two lakeside cafeterias, a bowling green, crazy golf and children's playground.

The town centre has a good range of mostly independent shops, cafes and pubs. Along with a wide range of shops selling everything from exotic cheeses to couture dresses, a Farmers Market is held in Ramsey every Saturday morning. The harbour with its Victorian Swing Bridge is still in daily use and there is a beach for the sun seekers, due to Ramsey boasting that it is the most sunny spot on the island.

For thrill seekers, The Venture Centre to the south of Ramsey offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits including canoeing, abseiling and archery. If dangling from a cliff is not your thing, Ramsey Golf Club with its immaculately maintained fairways and breathtaking views offers a challenge to all golfers or visit Grove House, a well preserved Victorian villa containing many original furnishings and fittings.

One of five lifeboat stations on the Isle of Man, Ramsey has celebrated nearly 130 years of saving lives at sea. Nine station lifeboats have served at Ramsey with today’s carriage-launched Mersey class lifeboat carrying out rescues to both leisure and commercial vessels.

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