Car Parks
Chester Street | Drumgold StreetThe Department owns 2 car parks; Chester Street and Drumgold Street, and both are pay and display.
The Department proposes to make Orders which will increase the charges for the use of both car parks with effect from 1 April 2010. To view both the Press Notices and the draft Orders see the downloadable documents below.
Chester Street
Where can I find it?
It is located at the rear of the Shoprite store in Douglas. For reference view the map. It can be accessed via 2 points; at ground level from Chester Street; and at level 5 from Finch Road.
What are the opening times?
It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What are the parking arrangements on the different levels?
There are 9 levels.
Parking on levels 1, 2, and 3 is restricted to a maximum of 3 hours. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are all day parks, contract parking is reserved on levels 7, 8, 9 Monday - Friday only. Shoppers may now use levels 7, 8, 9 at weekends for all day parking.
What is the cost of Parking?
The current costs are as follows –
Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Up to 1 hour £.80p
- Up to 2 hours £1.00
- Up to 3 hours £1.20
Levels 4, 5 & 6
- Up to 1 hour £.80p
- Up to 2 hours £1.00
- Up to 3 hours £1.20
- Up to 4 hours £2.00
- Up to 5 hours £3.00
- Over 5 hours £4.00
There are two new prices for Chester Street Car Park:
- 08.00am - 12.45pm £2.90
- 12.45pm - 17.00pm £2.90
The cost of buying a contract, which apply to levels 7, 8 and 9 is £875.00 per annum + vat. All spaces are currently occupied and a waiting list is in place. Contracts are renewed in April each year.
What is the maximum height of the car park?
The maximum height is 1.8325m.
Is there a fine for an infringement?
Yes, the current fine is £50, reducible to £25 if paid within 14 days.
Drumgold Street
Where can I find it?
It is located above Marks & Spencer PLC in Douglas. For reference view the map. It can be accessed via 2 points; at ground level from either Market Street or Nelson Street.
What are the opening and closing times?
It opens at 8.00 am, and closes approximately 1 hour after Marks and Spencer closes. The closing time varies at different times of the year.
What are the parking arrangements on the different levels?
This is a short stay car park, permitting a maximum of 3 hours on all levels. Contract parking is not available.
What is the cost of Parking?
The current costs are as follows –
- Levels 1,2 & 3
- Up to 1 hour £.80p
- Up to 2 hours £1.00
- Up to 3 hours £1.20
What is the maximum height of the car park?
The maximum height is 1.975m
Is there a fine for an infringement?
Yes, the current fine is £50, reducible to £25 if paid within 14 days.
For further information on the 2 car parks, contact Tina Kelly on 687561 or e-mail tina.kelly@dlge.gov.im
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