Battery Pier (Douglas Harbour) Lighthouse, Douglas, Isle of Man. Exterior Open Daily. Harbour Property.

Details

Accessibility:

The lighthouse itself has no parking as it is partway along the pier/harbour. There is time-limited parking (for cars only) along South Quay, but there is a short walk along the harbour to reach the lighthouse.

Brief Description:

Battery Pier lighthouse was built in the 1960s. It is a round tapered stone tower with a lantern and gallery and is painted white with a single red horizontal band. The lantern is silvery metallic and the warning light consists of quick, red bursts.

Further Information:

Address:

South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4NJ

Email:

Harbours Administration: harbours@gov.im

Phone:

Harbours Administration: +44 (0)1624 686626

Website:

http://www.lightkeepersjourney.com/douglasharbour.html

http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=209233

https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/man.htm

Opening Hours:

Exterior open daily

Directions:

The Battery Pier Lighthouse is situated on South Quay, Douglas harbour. Where the A1, A2 and A5 join on the outskirts of Douglas follow Peel Road. Turn right onto Bridge Street and then left onto South Quay. The lighthouse is along the pier/harbour.

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Transport:

The Isle of Man has its own public transport system: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/. For more details you can visit the website or telephone +44 (0)1624 662525.

The buses are all low-floor with ramps available, making them accessible to travellers with a disability.

Amenities:

There are no amenities at the lighthouse but a large selection of cafes, shops and public houses are available in nearby Douglas.