The Isle of Man is located almost exactly in the centre of the British Isle, approx. 70 miles off the Lancashire coast.

The island can be reached by sea or air.

By Sea

• During the period of the AGM, there is a fast craft service from Heysham (dept 12.00pm) and Liverpool (dept 7.00pm). The journey takes between 2 and 3 hours.

• For details, contact The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Air

• Easyjet - from Liverpool, Gatwick and Bristol

• Flybe - from Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and Geneva

• Citywing - from Blackpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, Belfast and Gloucester

• British Airways - from London City

• Aer Lingus - from Dublin

On Saturday 30th April, it is possible to do a day trip to The Island by air, from either Blackpool (Citywing) or Manchester (Flybe).  The AGM arrangements have been timed to allow for travel to and from the Isle of Man Airport for anyone coming over on a day trip.

Travel Around The Island

All parts of The Island are served by Bus Vannin, the Manx Government owned and operated bus company, with a modern fleet of Mercedes busses.  Daily, 3 day and weekly season tickets (GO Cards) are available from The Welcome Centre at The Sea Terminal.

Busses from the Airport to Douglas, and from Douglas to Peel, run on a 20 minute frequency.

IoM Transport information can be found here

Accommodation

There is a vast range of accommodation  on  The Island, ranging from three and four star luxury on Douglas Promenade, via remote cottages and farm houses, to cheap and cheerful bed and breakfasts.

We recommend that you make bookings for accommodation via the Manx Governments Tourist Information Service Accommodation Page.

Note. If you are staying in Douglas, and will be travelling around The Island by public transport,  may we recommend that you book accommodation located in the IM1 or IM2 post code areas.

For further information on the AGM, travel and accommodation, or the branch in general, please contact the master or secretary (see below). 

Secretary:-  Tel 01624 844682

Ringing Master:-   Tel 07624 426 654