Tower of Refuge, Douglas

Name: Tower of Refuge
Address: Douglas, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Douglas

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Facts and practical information

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. The tower was constructed through the endeavours of Sir William Hillary, who had been instrumental in several rescues of sailors stranded on the rock, and which culminated in the heroic rescue of the crew of the Saint George Steam Packet Company steamer RMS St George, when it foundered on the rock in the early hours of November 20, 1830. Sir William personally contributed a high proportion of the costs and secured a substantial number of public contributions for funding the structure. ()

Coordinates: 54°9'1"N, 4°28'7"W

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Douglas United Kingdom

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Tower of Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Snaefell Mountain Course, Strand Shopping Centre, Manx Museum, Douglas Head Amphitheatre.

1.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Snaefell Mountain Course
33 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 miW
54°9'9"N • 4°28'46"W
Strand Shopping Centre, Douglas
12 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Manx Museum, Douglas
16 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglas Head Amphitheatre, Douglas
15 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.
0.9 miNW
Church
All Saints Church, Douglas
24 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.
0.5 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas
13 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.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
14 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.
0.8 miNW
Park
Hutchinson Internment Camp, Douglas
22 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.
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Douglas War Memorial, Douglas
14 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.
0.5 miS
View point
Douglas Head, Douglas
13 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.
~40 ftS
Island
St Mary's Isle, Douglas
1 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of Refuge?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Isle, Douglas (1 min walk), Jubilee clock, Douglas (8 min walk), The Henry Bloom Noble Library, Douglas (11 min walk), Port Skillion, Douglas (12 min walk).

How to get to Tower of Refuge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tower of Refuge:

Tram

Sea Terminal Tram Terminus • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (8 min walk)
Regent Street • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (9 min walk)

Bus

Loch Promenade • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Victoria Street • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Douglas Railway Station (18 min walk)
Derby Castle Terminus (31 min walk)

Light rail

Derby Castle M.E.R. Station • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (31 min walk)
Port Jack • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (34 min walk)