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All Year:
Saturday & Sunday, 9am to 5pm
(closed on select days over Christmas Holidays)
Monday - Friday, 9am to 10pm
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Check web links off menu.
(Resident discount card scheme available.) |
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Pulrose, near Douglas |
History
In 1928, 23 acres were acquired to make King George V Park. A public
recreation grounds and playing fields for the town of Douglas.
In 1991, the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Transport were given
part of the site to build the National Sports Centre. A fully equipped
building and grounds to handle many of the athletic needs for the island.
Nearby the main building is King George V Stadium which holds a synthetic
track of 400m with 6 lanes, 8 lane straight.
Location
In Pulrose, near Douglas on the east side of the island.
By Vehicle:
Travel to Douglas and then follow signs to Pulrose.
By Bus:
Douglas can be reached by most main bus routes. Buses passing through
Pulrose are 1, 1C, 2, 4, 4B, 14.
By Railway:
By Electric Railway, take the trams heading to Douglas. Then walk along
the promenade to town to Lords Street. Continue along Lords Street as
it turns into Peel Road and then continue on it to Pulrose, about a mile.
(Note: It is a long walk, there are always buses and in the summer a regular
service by the Horse Drawn Trams.)
By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk along Peel Road
to Pulrose, about a mile away.
National Sports Centre
Groves Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 1RB
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 688588
The Site
Facilities Include:
- 8 lane competition pool with multi purpose movable floors.
- Leisure pools - featuring slides, bubble tubes, geysers etc.
- Cafe/Bar.
- Athletics stadium and 'Astroturf' synthetic pitch.
- Fitness Zone & Health Suite.
- Indoor flat green bowls hall (5 rinks).
- Secondary sports hall.
- 6 squash courts - competition standard.
Using the National Sports Centre
This is a large and modern building with a range of facilities. Information
on the halls and sports of the NSC as well as prices are provided on links
from this page. There are special rates for island residents, full details
and forms can be obtained from the NSC reception.
| Events |
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| Dates: |
Sunday 19 October 2008 |
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IOM Childrens Centre Giant Childrens Party. A giant childrens party to celebrate our 140th birthday, at the National Sports Centre, Douglas from 1pm until 4pm. Admission free, but tickets must be applied for in advance. National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas. |
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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