The Old Grammar School, Quay Lane, Castletown, IM9 1LE

Details

Accessibility:

The building is not wheelchair accessible, there are three large steps at the entrance.  There are no toilets on site, nearest public and disability toilets in Castletown Civic Centre about 150m away.  Free parking next to the site.  See https://manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Old-Grammar-School-Access-Guide-2021.pdf

"The nearest accessible public toilet is at the Castletown Civic Centre (5-10 minute walk). It is operated by a radar key, which can be borrowed from the Civic Centre staff. There is also a male and female accessible toilet at Castle Rushen, which can be used by MNH visitors. There is also an accessible toilet at the Costa coffee shop outside the main entrance of Castle Rushen."   

Brief Description:

The Old Grammar School was originally built in 1200AD as the first church for the settlement around Castle Rushen, the building later became a boys’ school.  Inside the Romanesque arches date back to the 13th Century when the building was the Chapel of St. Mary, today its interior depicts the Victorian school room.  It is the oldest roofed structure still standing on the Isle of Man today. See https://manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Old-Grammar-School-Access-Guide-2021.pdf and https://castletown.org.im/heritage/grammar_school.html

Further Information:

Address:

The Old Grammar School, Quay Lane, Castletown, IM9 1LE

 Email:

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

Telephone:

01624 827413

Website:

https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/old-grammar-school/
 
Opening Times:

The Old Grammar School will be open in Spring for the 2024 season.
Previously open seven days a week from 10am – 4pm. Closed November to Easter. BUT see https://www.manxmuseums.com/listing_page_605754.html

Admission:

see https://www.manxmuseums.com/listing_page_605754.html

Directions:

The Old Grammar School is located near the harbour of Castletown in the South of the Island. It is a few minutes level walk from Castletown Market Square. OS SC 265 673

Transport:

See https://manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Old-Grammar-School-Access-Guide-2021.pdf

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: Shop on site where gifts and books can be purchased. Other heritage sites, cafes and shops in Castletown.