Fairy Bridge
Fairy Bridge
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK5,534 contributions
Aug 2019
The belief in fairies (or the little people) was strong in the Isle of Man. Oatmeal porridge or some bread was left out overnight for them to keep them happy along with a crock of fresh water. Upsetting them would result in bad luck... There is a whole folk lore about them.
The Fairy Bridge is a small white painted bridge on the A5 which crosses the Santon Burn. It is customary to say "Hello Fairies" as you cross the bridge to ensure good luck for the day. Those travelling by bus are reminded to do so by a recorded message.
There isn’t a lot to see here and the bridge is easily missed unless you are looking out for it. It’s just a bit of fun - but do remember to say hello... just in case!
The Fairy Bridge is a small white painted bridge on the A5 which crosses the Santon Burn. It is customary to say "Hello Fairies" as you cross the bridge to ensure good luck for the day. Those travelling by bus are reminded to do so by a recorded message.
There isn’t a lot to see here and the bridge is easily missed unless you are looking out for it. It’s just a bit of fun - but do remember to say hello... just in case!
Written August 20, 2019
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brandymate
Cheshire, UK5 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
It’s just a bit of fun, you are over the bridge before you know it, but it’s a tiny bridge on a very busy road ! It’s a bit of fun to follow local tradition and say hello to the fairies 🧚♀️…. I said hello but I’m not expecting to win the lottery or anything but tradition has been followed and traditions are important …. Enjoy the small hump in the road, be realistic about what you will see and say hello to them little fairies 🧚♀️
Written October 17, 2021
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Derek H
Freckleton, UK689 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
It is said that if travelling from Douglas you should say "Hello Fairies" and if travelling to Douglas then say "Goodbye Fairies" as you pass by. Not doing so will bring bad luck. There are no signs until you are almost on it and not much parking space, so keep your eyes peeled.
Written September 15, 2018
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom56,052 contributions
May 2019
Legend has it that it is bad luck if you do not say 'Hello Fairies' as you pass the bridge.
It might be more to do with the fact, if you are driving towards Castletown, you suddenly approach a sharp bend.
So keep your eyes open for the bend.
However I always found Fairy Bridge to be quirky because of the folklore attach to it.
It might be more to do with the fact, if you are driving towards Castletown, you suddenly approach a sharp bend.
So keep your eyes open for the bend.
However I always found Fairy Bridge to be quirky because of the folklore attach to it.
Written March 31, 2020
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GrahamP113
Witham, UK2,017 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Blink and you miss it. No sign posts until you are on the bridge! However after turning round and coming back it was very well worth spending a few minutes. Very sad place to remember people lost. Make the effort
Written October 14, 2017
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ZMM
Chesterfield, UK485 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
It's a tricky place to review and it is a bridge essentially but Fairy Bridge is clearly a special and sentimental spot for many people.
The bridge is located close to Murray's Motorcycle Museum and if you visit there, you'll be given a little fairy to dip in the water at Fairy Bridge for good luck.
The bridge is on the main road going towards Castletown and has a small lay-by, enough for a few bikes / 2-3 cars. It does get busy at times so be careful with the traffic passing.
It's Manx tradition to visit the fairies for luck so always say hello to them as you pass.
The bridge itself is quite small and is adorned with artefacts and momentos, it's a touching place and visitors will see why.
Definitely a Manx heritage spot.
The bridge is located close to Murray's Motorcycle Museum and if you visit there, you'll be given a little fairy to dip in the water at Fairy Bridge for good luck.
The bridge is on the main road going towards Castletown and has a small lay-by, enough for a few bikes / 2-3 cars. It does get busy at times so be careful with the traffic passing.
It's Manx tradition to visit the fairies for luck so always say hello to them as you pass.
The bridge itself is quite small and is adorned with artefacts and momentos, it's a touching place and visitors will see why.
Definitely a Manx heritage spot.
Written July 9, 2017
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,446 contributions
Nov 2019
Worth a five minute stop if you are passing but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. It took us a while to find it, as usual very poor signage on the IOM
Written November 11, 2019
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IAN W
St Helens, UK4,454 contributions
Sep 2019
Situated on main Douglas to Castletown road,this bridge is hard to spot,just a road sign giving it away.
The superstitious Manx people apparently always say hello to the fairies when crossing.
At the end of the day,its just a small stream passing under the road,nothing special to stop for,but many visitors leave charms and notes for the little folk
Parking is at your own risk.....fingers crossed!
The superstitious Manx people apparently always say hello to the fairies when crossing.
At the end of the day,its just a small stream passing under the road,nothing special to stop for,but many visitors leave charms and notes for the little folk
Parking is at your own risk.....fingers crossed!
Written September 21, 2019
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KevinRayment
Welwyn, UK962 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Very amusing how the voice that calls out the net stop on the bus suggests saying "Hello Fairies" and then she does so her self. It was nice to see the old road sign for "Fairy Bridge" in the museum.
Written July 28, 2019
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Pamela A
Middlesbrough, UK56 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
The live under the bridge but you can’t see them - they’re magical! I remember coming from Scotland every year and my grandad had booked a big black taxi to take us to Castletown.. and God forbid if you didn’t say goodnight to the fairies! My great grandad used to make coffins but only at night because the little people didn’t like them being built during the day! My grant, in the yellow cardigan, was on this postcard from the 60’s. All written on the back to me and I still have it... I’m 67 no but it’s a piece of my history.. x
Written June 27, 2018
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