RNLI Lifeboat Station, Douglas. Open Weekdays. Free, but donations welcome.

Details

Situated at the far end of South Quay, upon which there are no waiting lines, where disabled motorists with a Blue Badge can display it and park up to 3 hours providing they are not obstructing traffic.. There are 8 steps to the entrance of the lifeboat station. Disc zone parking along South Quay (Mon - Fri, 8am - 6pm, 2hrs). For information on Disc Zone parking see: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/parking-and-parking-permits/

Car Park at Shaw's Brow about 700yds (650m) flat walk away. 
Nearest public toilets at the Market Hall about 900yds (850m), a level, flat walk away (20p charge), with disability access.

Brief Description:

Douglas Lifeboat Station is one of five on the island.  The Tyne class lifeboat is named after Sir William Hillary, the founder of the RNLI.
There have been two Lifeboat stations at Douglas, the first was established in 1802 and the second in 1874 which is the present one. See their website, Facebook or Twitter pages for the history of the station and all up to date information.

https://www.facebook.com/RNLIDouglas/       https://twitter.com/rnlidouglas?lang=en

Further Information:

Address:

Douglas Lifeboat Station, Battery Pier, Douglas Head, Douglas, IM1 5BT

Email:

None available.

Telephone:

01624 621367 Visitor contact:  Tony Radcliffe

Website:

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/douglas-lifeboat-station

http://rnlidouglas.im/

Opening Times:

Monday - Friday:        9am–5pm 
Thursday evenings:   Crew Training

Admission:

Free but donations welcome.

Directions:

Situated at the far end of South Quay, across the harbour from the Ferry Port.  OS SC 387 749

Transport:

IOM Ferry Port opposite. Main Bus Station on Lord Street.

Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PTTelephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline)  https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/

Amenities:

About 0.6mile (1km) from the centre of Douglas where you will find all amenities.