Castletown Nautical Museum. Open Daily in season. Admission Charge (Concessions available).
Details
Accessibility:
There is wheelchair access only to the ground floor. There are steps to the first floor and basement. There are no public toilets on site, nearest toilets on Castle Street about 220yds (200m) walk along Bridge Street to the intersection with Castle Street, across the river. The venue has produced an access guide:
http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Nautical-Museum-Access-Guide-2016.pdf
There is a single yellow line no-waiting restriction by the entrance to the museum on Bridge Street, where disabled motorists can park for up to 3 hours if they have and display a Blue Badge.
Disc zone parking elsewhere along Bridge Street (Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm, 2hrs). Also on the quay side of Bridge Street for longer periods but could be restricted at certain times.
For information on Disc Zone parking see: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/parking-and-parking-permits/
Brief Description:
Castletown Nautical Museum is a Manx National Heritage site, it opened in 1951. For more than 200 years it was home to The Peggy, an early example of a British schooner, built by Captain George Quayle. The Museum is housed in the former 18th century stable and carriage shed of Bridge House, the Quayle family residence. The Peggy is not on display at present as it is being restored. See the venue's website for details.
Further Information:
Address:
Bridge Street, Castletown, IM9 1AX
Email:
Telephone:
01624 824186
Website:
http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/attractions/nautical-museum/
Opening Times:
Daily in 2017 from: 1 April to 3 November: 10am to 4pm
Admission:
Adults £6
Children £3
Free entry to members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage, National Trust, English Heritage, CADW and Historic Scotland. Other concessions available, please see their website for details
Directions:
Situated on Bridge Street near the harbour. If driving, from A5 west, cross river bridge and take first right into Bridge Street, keep the river on your right, turn left before the next bridge into Disc Zone. From A5 north turn left just before river bridge and follow previous instructions. OS SC 266 675
Transport:
The Steam Railway runs from Port Erin or Douglas to Castletown.
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities:
The Nautical Museum has a small gift shop. Other heritage sites, cafés and shops in Castletown.
Location
Nearest Venues
Rushen Castle. Limited opening. Admission charge
145 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.