Hutchinson Internment Camp, Douglas

Name: Hutchinson Internment Camp
Address: Douglas, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Douglas

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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. ()

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°9'37"N, 4°28'48"W

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Douglas United Kingdom

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Hutchinson Internment Camp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Sports Centre, Douglas
29 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.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Snaefell Mountain Course
14 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)...
0.8 miSE
Memorial
Tower of Refuge, Douglas
22 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.
0.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Manx Museum, Douglas
11 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.
0.5 miSW
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.
1.3 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas
34 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.
~1880 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
10 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.
~1740 ftS
Memorial
Douglas War Memorial, Douglas
9 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.
1.2 miS
View point
Douglas Head, Douglas
32 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.
0.8 miSE
Island
St Mary's Isle, Douglas
22 min walk • St Mary's Isle is a partially submerged reef in Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man. Prior to 1832 the rock was the property of the Quane family until John Quane, Attorney General of the Isle of Man, presented the rock to Sir William Hillary, in his capacity as President of the Isle...
0.7 miS
Church
St. Mary of the Isle Church, Douglas
18 min walk • The St Mary of the Isle Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church located in the city of Douglas, Isle of Man. It is part of the Roman Catholic Pastoral Area of St Maughold, in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, and the largest parish on the Isle of Man, a dependency of the British Crown.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hutchinson Internment Camp?

Nearby attractions include Hilary's Creations, Douglas (7 min walk), Douglas War Memorial, Douglas (9 min walk), Gaiety Theatre, Douglas (10 min walk), Manx Museum, Douglas (11 min walk).

How to get to Hutchinson Internment Camp by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hutchinson Internment Camp:

Tram

The Esplanade • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (6 min walk)
Central Promenade / Castle Terrace • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (8 min walk)

Bus

Loch Promenade • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Queen's Prom, Regency Hotel • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Train

Douglas Railway Station (23 min walk)
Derby Castle Terminus (24 min walk)

Light rail

Derby Castle M.E.R. Station • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (24 min walk)
Port Jack • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (31 min walk)