Welcome to Garff

ENCOMPASSING LAXEY, LONAN AND MAUGHOLD

Welcome to the local authority of Garff formed in May 2016 by the merger of the former local authorities of Lonan, Laxey and Maughold.

The Authority is responsible for the delivery of a range of services across the Sheading of Garff including refuse collection, maintenance of hedges and gully pots on minor roads, maintenance of a wide range of public areas, and the provision of sheltered housing.

LATEST NEWS

LAXEY CAMPSITE

Family-friendly site, within walking distance of the beach, and all village amenities.

Open from April to the end of October.
Well behaved dogs are welcome.

GARFF COMMUNITY INFORMATION

There are many community groups and events taking place in and around Garff throughout the year. Follow this link for our current listing.

Please notify us of any errors or omissions.

LAXEY SHOP FRONTS PROJECT

Garff Commissioners (with Culture Vannin) supported this wonderful social history project in 2012 and 2022.

It documents through photography, ALL visible businesses and, where possible, people who work in them in Laxey village at two points in time – ten years apart.

LAXEY & GARFF Visitor Guide

On these pages you will find much of interest for visitors to our region. How to get around, where to stay, what to do and learn something about our heritage and history.