The Old House of Keys, Castletown. Open Daily in season. Admission Charge (concessions available)
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Accessibility:
There are car parks nearby. There is also on-street Disc Zone parking, for information on Disc Zone parking see: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/parking-and-parking-permits/ . The nearest on-street Disc Zone parking space on Castle Street is about 100 yards north from its entrance.
There is a small step to the entrance, temporary ramps are provided. The debating chamber is on the ground floor and is accessible to wheelchair users. No toilets on site, nearest disability toilets at Castle Rushen opposite. Benches in Parliament Square.
Please see this comprehensive accessibility guide with photographs for further information:
http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-Old-House-of-Keys-Access-Guide-2016.pdf
Brief Description:
The Old House of Keys is a Manx National Heritage site, it was the former home of the Manx parliament before it moved to Douglas. The old debating chamber, where enactments take place with visitors, is furnished in the style of the 1860s.
Further Information:
Address:
Parliament Square, Castletown. IM9 1LA
Email:
Telephone:
01624 648035
Website:
http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/attractions/old-house-of-keys/
Opening Times:
Open Daily: 1 Apr to 3 Nov: 10am to 4pm
Debate times: 11am and 2.45pm
Admission:
Free entry to building.
For the debate: Adults £6 Children £3 No ticket office on site, tickets can be bought from the Old Grammar School or Castle Rushen, both nearby. Or in advance from: http://www.manxheritageshop.com/.
Free entry to members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage, National Trust, English Heritage, CADW and Historic Scotland. Other concessions available.
Directions:
From A5 direction, follow Bridge Street into Castle Street and Parliament Square can be found on the left, opposite Castle Rushen. OS SC 265 674
Transport:
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:
None on site, all amenities can be found in Castletown.
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