Rushen Abbey parish church, Ballasalla. Open daily. Free admission.
Details
Accessibility:
Vehicles can drive close to the entrance porch, which has a step, but aluminium ramps are available inside the porch. A hearing service induction loop is available inside. Buses stop directly outside of the main entrance to the church.
Brief Description:
Built in 1890's from local limestone in the early English classic style by the London architect Ewan Christian, who also designed St Thomas's Church in Douglas.
Further Information:
Address:
Rushen Abbey parish church,
Mill Road,
Ballasalla,
Isle of Man IM9 2EG
Email:
via its website below
Phone:
01624 822469 (Vicarage: Not available on Mondays)
Website:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/ballasalla-abbeychurch/
for more information contact: Revd James McGowan
Malew Vicarage
Crossag Road
Ballasalla
Isle of Man
IM9 3EF
Directions:
OS SC279701
Travel north from the Isle of Man airport on the A5 road (Douglas Road). Continue north across the round-a-bout of the Whitestone Inn. For the church entrance take the west turn onto the A7 (Bridge Road) and the church is sited 100 yards on the north side.
The church can be found in the centre of Ballasalla village on Bridge Road by following the signs for Rushen Abbey. There is also a side entrance on Mill Road, opposite the village hall.
Opening Hours:
Sunday service 11:00 - 12:00 and Sunday children's group.
Coffee morning 10:00 – 11:30 Friday
The local Methodist congregation also meets at the church for worship at 3 PM on the third Sunday of each month. For more details please contact Revd David Shirtliff on 01624 621968, david.shirtliff@manx.net
Transport:
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, IM1 5PT. The Isle of Man Steam Railway has a station on Douglas Road.
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (info line) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities: Refreshments are provided at the end of Sunday service and during the Friday coffee morning. The village has several shops and a pub, and a full range of amenities are available in nearby Castletown.
Location
Nearest Venues
Silverdale Glen. Open Daily. Admission Free.
919 metres*
Ronaldsway Isle of Man Airport, Open daily, Free entry
1,332 metres*
1,332 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.