Tourism

Cooill y Ree is situated to the west of Tynwald Hill. A walk through the sunken Park leads through natural vegetation representing thickets which were gradually cleared during the Celtic and Viking periods. As the Island became more intensely managed so the landscaping becomes more formalised and trees and exotic, woody shrubs appear. The natural vegetation is managed in such a way as to encourage a variety of wildlife such as butterflies, birds, lizards, as well as feeding bats. The Common Spotted Orchid is present towards the east end of the site. These attractive white and deep pink flowers appear in August and can grow up to 2ft in height. They are protected under the Wildlife Act 1990.