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| Location: |
Douglas |
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Ample, close by |
History
Derby Castle was once the site for a villa, built in 1836. The Villa was
turned into a pleasure centre in 1877 consisting of a theatre and large ballroom.
The site was acquired by Douglas Corporation in 1964 and
the old building demolished. There were two phases in the building
of a new Sports and Entertainment Centre, which would cost the council
over £1.7 million (government grant of £600,000). Phase I was the
construction of a swimming pool, which was completed in 1969. Phase II
was the development of an entertainment complex, which was completed in 1970.
The new Entertainment Centre was named Summerland and opened in the summer
of 1971. In 1973, the Summerland Complex suffered a tragic accidental
fire, which triggered a major change in fire regulations on the Island.
With the help of the government and Trust House Forte Leisure Ltd the
complex was rebuilt in 1976 and opened again in 1978. The complex
is now owned and operated by the Department of Tourism and Leisure.
Location
A large cement building on the far end of Douglas promenade. It is
near the start of the Manx Electric Railway.
By Vehicle:
Travel to Douglas and then along the sea front to the far end of Douglas
Promenade.
By Bus:
Douglas can be reached using most main bus routes: 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's,
and 6's, as well as many other minor routes. On the island most routes
lead to/from Douglas.
By Railway:
By Electric Railway, take the trams heading to Douglas. Then walk from
where the trams stop to the large building next door, which is Summerland.
By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk along the Promenade
to Summerland on the opposite side of the bay.
(Note: It is a long walk, there are always buses and in the summer a regular
service by the Horse Drawn Trams.)
Summerland Leisure Complex
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 2TB
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 625511
The Site
Facilities Include:
- Cinema
- Children's Soft Play Area
- Squash
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Five-a-Side Football
- Tennis
- Rollerskating
- Volleyball
- Indoor Golf Simulator
- Sports Bar
- Nightclub
- Spa Suite
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