Great Union Camera Obscura, Douglas, Isle Of Man. Limited Opening. Charged Entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is ample on-road parking along Fort Anne Road (none that are disability specific) and there is an even, although sloping, path to the camera obscura. Access to the interior of the site is limited for disabled visitors due to a narrow doorway and the low lighting levels needed for the images to be viewed. There are no toilets at the site, but the following website details disability-friendly toilets in Douglas: http://www.disabledgo.com/places-to-go/venue-search-results?campusid=659f5a3e-6b6d-4f26-a631-cd14c6b30031&subdivisionids=9be0349f-8c68-8091-ab6b-a922aa093a95&categoryids=9f72c60d-a94a-0923-7724-aa00b39dd874&searchterm=isle+of+man+government&displaylocation=isle+of+man+government&displayterm=accessible+public+toilets.

Brief Description:

The Isle of Man’s camera obscura, which was built in 1892, has a series of mirrors and lenses that project a 360 degree image of the surrounding area onto a circular table creating eleven moving colour pictures of the view. It was built by the Victorians as a tourist attraction.

Further Information:

Address:

Douglas Head, Douglas, IM1 5BY

Email:

Form on website: https://www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/great-union-camera-obscura-p1292471/email

Phone:

+44 (0) 1624 621733

Website:

https://www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/great-union-camera-obscura-p1292471

Opening Hours:

Open May to mid-September - when the flag is flying

Saturdays 1pm - 4pm

Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am - 4pm

Admission

£2 for adults

£1 for senior citizens and students

Children are free

Directions:

The attraction is on South Quay Road. Drive to Douglas and go along the promenade to the Sea Terminal Building end. Then take the roundabout near the Douglas Bus Station to go across the Harbour Bridge. Turn right at the roundabout and then left onto Douglas Head Road. Park at the top of Douglas Head and walk along the garden paths to the Camera.

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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:

The venue itself does not have anywhere to purchase refreshments but Douglas has many places where you can buy food and drink: https://www.visitisleofman.com/food-and-drink