Port St Mary or Purt le Moirrey is a picturesque coastal village in the south west corner of the Isle of Man. The name is derived from the church of St Mary which once stood beside the shore of Chapel Bay, a sweeping beach edged with rocky pools which is popular with locals and tourists alike.  

Once a thriving fishing port Port St Mary still processes the world famous ‘queenie’ scallop. It is also a centre for pleasure craft having deepwater berths and all states of tide slipways.  Yachts, powerboats and jet skis can be safely launched from the slipway. The regular clink of sheets on masts echo around the Island’s most attractive harbour.

The coast line entices a wide variety of both sea and land birds to take up residence. Basking sharks, harbour porpoises and grey seals are regular visitors and there are boat trips from the Port to see them as there are regular sailings during the summer months to the nature reserve on the Calf of Man. Scuba diving also offers an opportunity not only to view these creatures at close quarters but also to visit the many ship wrecks that are located around the southern coast line.

For the more active, Port St Mary offers a 9 hole municipal golf course designed by the 1920 British Open Champion George Duncan, Crown green bowling, croquet, tennis courts and spectacular scenic walks.

The village is blessed with restaurants and pubs serving traditional and international menus.  A weekly market offering food from specialist suppliers is patronised by those from all parts of the Island.

Port St Mary has a vibrant village community with activities catering for all tastes and ages, The WI, Concert Party, Toddler groups, Allotment Society and the annual Beach Mission to name but a few.  You are welcome to join us!