Tynwald Legislative building, Douglas. Open Weekdays. Admission Free.
Details
Accessibility:
See https://www.tynwald.org.im/visit/access-guide
The main entrance to the Legislative Buildings is located on Finch Road. The entrance to Tynwald Court, the House of Keys and Legislative Council Chambers are just around the corner giving access to the public galleries on sitting days.
Tynwald and Keys Chambers have a hearing aid loop system. Disability toilets.
All areas accessible, using lifts or stair lifts, but If taking a tour, please give prior notice to enable alternative routes to be arranged.
Disc Zone parking (2hrs) immediately adjacent to Legislative Buildings . There are disability parking spaces nearby. There are also two pay & display car parks, Chester Street and Marks & Spencer on Market Street.
Brief Description:
The High Court of Tynwald is the Isle of Man's parliment, it is of Norse origin and is over 1000 years old. It is the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence.
The Tynwald Legislative building contains Tynwald Court, House of Keys and the Legislative Council Chambers. Visitors are very welcome, there are a number of reasons to visit, including watching a sitting from the public galleries, taking a scheduled tour, visiting a member or using the reference library.
For details of visiting options and sittings dates please see: https://tynwald.im/business/sittings
Keep up to date via Twitter (X):
https://twitter.com/TynwaldInfo and https://twitter.com/tynwaldinfo/status/1724357290260603205
Further Information:
Address:
Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW.
Email:
Telephone:
01624 685500.
Website:
http://www.tynwald.org.im/Pages/default.aspx
Opening Times:
Scheduled tours: Mon: 2pm and Fri: 10am (except Bank Holidays) Booking not necessary. Tours last about 1 hour, please see their website for details:
http://www.tynwald.org.im/visitor/tour/Pages/default.aspx and http://www.tynwald.org.im/visit
For sitting times of the three chambers: http://www.tynwald.org.im/visitor/watch/Pages/default.aspx
Admission:
Free.
Directions:
In the centre of Douglas on Finch Road. OS SC 380 756
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:
Gift shop on site which sells local crafts, gifts, postcards and books related to the Isle of Man. All other amenities in the vicinity, including cafes and shops.
Location
Nearest Venues
Douglas. The Capital of the Isle Of Man.
82 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.