Tynwald, Douglas

#15 among attractions in Douglas

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Tynwald, or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald or Tynwald Court, is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It consists of two chambers, known as the branches of Tynwald: the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council. When the two chambers sit together, they become "Tynwald Court". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°9'3"N, 4°28'53"W

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Tynwald – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Sports Centre, Snaefell Mountain Course, Tower of Refuge, Manx Museum.

0.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Sports Centre, Douglas
25 min walk • The National Sports Centre in Douglas Isle of Man is a large multi-sports centre and athletics stadium. The NSC is owned by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture of the Isle of Man Government and operated by the Manx Sport & Recreation.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Snaefell Mountain Course
30 min walk • The Snaefell Mountain Course, a legendary name in the world of motorsports, is a mecca for motorcycle racing enthusiasts. Situated in the picturesque Isle of Man, United Kingdom, this public roads course is renowned for hosting the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy)...
0.5 miE
Memorial
Tower of Refuge, Douglas
14 min walk • The Tower of Refuge is a stone-built castellated structure which was erected on St Mary's Isle in Douglas Bay, Isle of Man, in order to afford shelter to mariners wrecked on the rock.
~1310 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
Manx Museum, Douglas
7 min walk • The Manx Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage. In general, the museum covers 10,000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern era.
0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglas Head Amphitheatre, Douglas
21 min walk • Douglas Head Amphitheatre is a structure on the promontory of Douglas Head on the Isle of Man. At the turn of the 20th century the Isle of Man was a hugely popular holiday destination with the working class factory workers from the northerly part of England and Douglas Head had many attractions, most of which have long since disappeared.
0.5 miNW
Church
All Saints Church, Douglas
13 min walk • All Saints Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, is a 1967 Modernist Anglican church which closed in May 2017. The building was listed as a Registered Building of the Isle of Man in 2001.
0.8 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas
21 min walk • Douglas Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Douglas Head on the Isle of Man located between England and Ireland. The lighthouse was established in 1857, although the vicinity was under the control of the Isle of Man Harbour Board from 1832.
~1660 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
9 min walk • The Gaiety Theatre and Opera House is a theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man which together with the Villa Marina forms the Villa-Gaiety complex.
0.7 miN
Park
Hutchinson Internment Camp, Douglas
17 min walk • Hutchinson Internment Camp was a World War II internment camp in Douglas, Isle of Man, particularly noted as "the artists' camp" due to the thriving artistic and intellectual life of its internees.
~1980 ftNE
Memorial
Douglas War Memorial, Douglas
10 min walk • The war memorial in Douglas, Isle of Man is dedicated to those who died during World War I and World War II. The rolls of names are segregated by service and year of death.
0.7 miSE
View point
Douglas Head, Douglas
19 min walk • Douglas Head is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include Snaefell Mountain and Laxey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tynwald?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary of the Isle Church, Douglas (2 min walk), Mobile Family Library, Douglas (4 min walk), Manx Museum, Douglas (7 min walk), Gaiety Theatre, Douglas (9 min walk).

How to get to Tynwald by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tynwald:

Tram

Loch Promenade • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (4 min walk)
Granville Street • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (5 min walk)

Bus

Loch Promenade • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Victoria Street • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Douglas Railway Station (7 min walk)
Derby Castle Terminus (36 min walk)

Light rail

Derby Castle M.E.R. Station • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (36 min walk)
Port Jack • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (42 min walk)