Car Parks

The Department owns 2 car parks; Chester Street and Drumgold Street, and both are pay and display.

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 on Saturdays - Pay & Display. Sunday parking is free.

What is the cost of Parking?

The current costs are as follows with effect from 13th August 2010:

Levels 1, 2 & 3

Up to 1 hour £1.00
Up to 2 hours £1.50
Up to 3 hours £2.00

Levels 4, 5 & 6

Up to 1 hour £1.00
Up to 2 hours £1.50
Up to 3 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £3.00
Over 4 hours £4.50

Levels 7, 8 & 9 between the hours of 8am and 7pm Saturdays only

Up to 1 hour £1.00
Up to 2 hours £1.50
Up to 3 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £3.00
Over 4 hours £4.50

There are currently some spaces available for contract parking. Cost £875 + VAT per annum, commencing 1st April 2012. All enquiries to tina.kelly@gov.im or the Properties office on tel. 687561.

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.