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Coach Operators Information

Accommodation

Accommodation providers that accept coach parties can be found below. For further information, please click on the property name.

Name of Property LocationRoomsGradeEmail
Ascot HotelDouglas393 Starsascot@mcb.net
Chesterhouse HotelDouglas672 Starschesterhouse@sleepwellhotels.com
Empress HotelDouglas1023 Starsreservations@theempresshotel.net
Grand Island HotelRamsey552 Starsreservations@grandislandhotel.com
Grosvenor HotelPort Erin362 Starsgrosvenorhotel@manx.net
Hilton Hotel & CasinoDouglas1364 Starsreservations.isleofman@hilton.com
Hydro HotelDouglas552 Starsenquiries@hydrohotel.co.im
Mount Murray Hotel & Country ClubSanton1004 Starshotel@mountmurray.com
Port Erin Royal HotelPort Erin793 Starsiomg@porterinhotels.com
Rutland HotelDouglas643 Starsrutland@sleepwellhotels.com

Attractions

These are sites that are able to take coach parties and in most cases have a coach park nearby. Please check with the attractions prior to arrival regarding dates, opening times & access.

AttractionDates OpenTimes OpenAllow to viewGroup Contact
Castle Rushen21st March - 31st October10am - 5pm (Last Group at 4pm)One Hour01624 648000
Cregneash Folk Village21st March - 31st October10am - 5pm (Last Group at 4pm)One Hour01624 648000
Curraghs Wildlife Park12th April - 2nd November10am - 6pm (Weekend only during Winter)Two Hours01624 897323
Grove Museum21st March - 31st October10am - 5pm (Last Group at 4pm)One Hour01624 648000
House of ManannanAll Year10am - 5pm Two Hours01624 648000
Laxey Wheel & Mines6th April - October10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 648000
Laxey Woollen MillsAll Year10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 861395
Manx MuseumAll Year10am - 5pmTwo Hours01624 648000
Moore's Traditional CurersAll YearContact for Tour TimesOne Hour01624 843622
National Sports CentreAll Year7am - 10pmN/A01624 688588
Nautical Museum21st March - 31st October10am - 5pm (Last Group at 4.15pm)One Hour01624 648000
Niarbyl Visitor Centre Contact for opening timesOne Hour01624 843300
Old Grammar School21st March - 31st October10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 648000
Old House of Keys21st March - 31st October10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 648000
Peel Castle21st March - 31st October10am - 5pm (Last Group at 4pm)One Hour01624 648000
Rushen Abbey21st March - 31st October10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 648000
Sound Visitor Centre 10am - 5pmOne Hour01624 838123
Tynwald Craft CentreAll YearMon - Sat from 10amOne Hour01624 801213
Villa MarinaAll YearDependent on eventsN/A01624 694555

Vintage Transport

The Isle of Man is blessed with a variety of vintage transport systems where your customers can be pre-booked on scheduled journeys. Coaches are able to park nearby the main stations.

TransportDates RunningContact
Groudle Glen RailwaySundays until 30th September01624 670453
Horse TramsMay to September01624 696420
Isle of Man Steam Railway17th March to 2nd November01624 663366
Laxey Mine RailwaySaturdays/Bank Holidays from Easter until September01624 861706
Manx Electric RailwayDaily 19th July - 14th September 01624 663366
Orchid LineMay - October on Sundays & Bank Holidays01624 628081
Snaefell Mountain Railway28th April - 28th September01624 675222

Special Interest

If you wish to offer your customers something different, the Isle of Man has a number of special interest attractions and activities.

AttractionDescriptionDates OpenContact
Adventurous ExperiencesOffering unforgettable adventure experiences on the Isle of ManPlease contact for exact dates01624 843034
Aviation MuseumManx Military & aviation history in the 20th CenturyWeekends/Bank Holidays All Year01624 829294
Ayres Visitor CentreA Nature reserve & Nature TrailFrom end of May - end of September01624 801985
Calf of ManA 616 acre islet lying across the southern west tip of the islandApril until September01624 832339
Camera ObscuraOffering excellent images of Douglas harbour, lighthouse & horizon with 360 degree viewsEaster Weekend then from May onwards01624 686766
Duke KartingBook yourself an unforgettable short circuit experience Selected dates March to December01624 897121
Isle of Man Ghost WalksCome and walk the dark side of island lifeSelected dates, please contact 07624 466094
Home of Rest for Old HorsesSet in 92 acres, see up to 50 retired horses & donkeys17th May - 17th September01624 674594
Scarlett Visitor CentreDisplays of flora, fauna & archaeological history of limestone kilnsMay until September01624 801985
Silverdale GlenVisit this excellent glen which dates from the Edwardian eraDaily from March 1st01624 823474
The Venture CentreOffering a wide range of outdoor pursuitsPlease contact for exact dates01624 814240

Coach Parking

For information on Coach Parking in the Isle of Man click here

Familiarisation Visits

The Department of Tourism will consider funding, or part funding, of individual fam visits by organisers considering the Isle of Man as a destination for their groups. The Department will also consider joint funding of group fam visits by retailers, or reservations sections, of tour/coach operators.

Journey Distances

The distances between various towns and villages on the Isle of Man are given below. Please note these are single distance journeys only

JourneyDistance (In Miles)JourneyDistance (In Miles)
Castletown to Port Erin4 (via Shore Road)Douglas to Wildlife Park19 (via Ballacraine)
Castletown to Port St Mary4 (via Shore Road)Douglas to Wildlief Park15 (via Sulby Glen)
Douglas to Ramsey16.5Douglas to Kirk Michael15
Douglas to Laxey7.5Douglas to Cregneash16
Douglas to Peel11Douglas to Onchan2
Douglas to Castletown10Ramsey to Bride4.5
Douglas to Port Erin14Ramsey to Peel16
Douglas to Ronaldsway8.5Peel to Port Erin14
Douglas to Colby12Peel to Port St Mary14
Douglas to Jurby17Peel to Castletown12

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