Onchan
in Onchan, Isle of Man

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.173 and -4.453 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 10' 23" and W -4° 27' 11"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Manx
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:18 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 8:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org

Explore Onchan

Onchan in Onchan is a city in Isle of Man a little north-east of Douglas, the country's capital.

Local time in Onchan is now 05:18 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Isle of Man with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Onchan, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 56 mi (or 90 km). Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Douglas, Kirk Braddan, Laxey, Crosby and Santon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 62% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BW PALACE HOTEL AND CASINO

Address
1,0 mi
CENTRAL PROMENADE ISLE OF MAN
IM24NA Douglas,Isle Of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Claremont Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
18-22, Loch Promenade
IM1 2LX Douglas,Isle Of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RUTLAND HOTEL

Address
1,1 mi
Palace Terrace 19-23
IM2 4NE Douglas,Isle of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Empress Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Central Promenade
IM2 4RA Isle of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Arrandale House

Address
1,4 mi
39 Hutchinson Square
IM2 4HW Isle of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL

Address
1,8 mi
Loch Promenade 37-42
IM1 2LY Douglas,Isle of Man
Isle of Man

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Isle of Man holiday video

Published: November 13, 2011
Length: 21:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Malcolm Harding

A short break holiday on the beautiful Isle Of Man. The video feature's Douglas, Port Erin, Isle Of Man Steam Railway, The Palace Hotel and Casino, The Shefton Hotel Atreum, Ronaldsway Airport,...


Ferry from Liverpool to Douglas on a motorcycle, Manannan

Published: July 24, 2014
Length: 36:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jirinsv

Full experience from traveling to Isle of Man during my UK trip Steam Packet ferry Manannan.


Ferry arrival Douglas

Published: October 23, 2009
Length: 09:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allan Blackburn

IOM Steam Packet ferry Ben my Chree arriving at Douglas from Heysham, Lancashire.


Douglas Isle of Man

Published: April 08, 2011
Length: 24:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: swagelok1954

Douglas Promenade Isle of Man 08/04/11.


Landing at Douglas (IOM), for Tourist Trophy 2014

Published: July 09, 2014
Length: 48:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SirJO74

26.05.2012 - 11:00pm Sbarco al porto di Douglas (Isle of Man) per il Tourist Trophy 2014. Moto: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré 2012 Nave: Manannan della Steam Packet Company Landing at ...


Douglas and District Combi Patrick Myers v Onchan 13/9/14

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 45:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Douglas & District Football Club

16 year old Patrick Myers goal to make it 2-0 v Onchan 13/9/14, his first goal for the club on his senior debut. Free kick by Ben Hall. Combi at Onchan, final score Onchan 0-2 Douglas & District.


Manx Classic 2011 Governor's Sprint, Douglas (Part 3)

Published: May 01, 2011
Length: 23:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: amadeusiom

Video from the Manx Classic 2011. More cars at the Grandstand during the Governor's Sprint in Douglas.


Belvedere House, Montreux Court, Douglas

Published: December 04, 2014
Length: 01:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hartford Homes

The only new build super-luxury home available in the Island's capital with stunning views over the bay. Its impressive classic architecture and glazed rear elevation take full advantage...


vulcan bomber over douglas bay

Published: June 10, 2011
Length: 30:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: c69stock

a video of the only vulcan bomber flying over the bay in douglas isle of man even some footage of the bomb bay doors open.


Douglas Bay time lapse - Isle of Man

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: isleofmanportal

Time lapse video from Douglas Bay, Isle of Man. Viewed from Majestic Apartments.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Summerland disaster

The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. 50 people were killed and 80 seriously injured.

Located at 54.1671, -4.45753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1973 fires, Fires in the Isle of Man, Nightclub fires, Fire disasters involving barricaded escape routes, Public inquiries in the United Kingdom

List of United Kingdom locations: On-Oz

Located at 54.17, -4.46 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Derby Castle terminus

Derby Castle is the southern terminus of the Manx Electric Railway, serving the northern end of Douglas, Isle of Man. It is located on the north side of Douglas; Douglas Station on the Isle of Man Railway is located on the south side of town, with the MER station being termed "Derby Castle" to differentiate between the two.

Located at 54.1669, -4.46083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway

Onchan Head railway station

Onchan Head (occasionally marketed as "White City" in conjunction with the nearby pleasure grounds) was once the first official stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is less than one mile from the southern terminus of the line.

Located at 54.1686, -4.44889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway, Onchan

Port Jack Halt

Port Jack Halt is the name of the first official stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is situated a short distance from the terminus.

Located at 54.1671, -4.45238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway, Onchan

Government House, Isle of Man

Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. It is situated on Governor's Road in Onchan, Isle of Man. Government House is also used to provide accommodation for official guests to the Isle of Man and is used extensively for official functions, such as receptions or dinners. It was originally built as "Bemahague Farm" between 1820 and 1830. It was extended to its present size in 1904, when the Government of the Isle of Man bought the house.

Located at 54.1735, -4.46583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of the Isle of Man, Buildings and structures in the Isle of Man, Official residences, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Onchan

Café Royale Halt

Café Royale Halt is a stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway and is located a short distance from the previous halt, serving the café of the same name. Despite many and various changes of name to the café/restaurant over the years (its current incarnation being the "Water Margin" Chinese Restaurant) the name of the stopping place has remained the same, although no station nameboard to that effect has ever been erected on the site.

Located at 54.1672, -4.46028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Railway stations opened in 1893

Braeside Halt

Braeside Halt is a stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is located on the first section of the inter-urban line a short distance from its southernmost terminus.

Located at 54.1672, -4.46028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway

Far End Halt

Far End Halt is a stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is located on the climb towards the line's first summit.

Located at 54.1672, -4.46028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway

Derby Castle Depôt

Derby Castle Depôt is the main location of workshops and running sheds of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and lies at the northerly end of the promenade at Douglas; it takes its name from the adjoining site which was once home to the Earls of Derby, rulers of the island, and later extended to form an entertainment complex of the same name before being demolished and replaced by the ill-fated Summerland complex in 1968.

Located at 54.167, -4.4562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway

Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man

The Lieutenant Governor is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann. He/she has the power to grant Royal Assent and is styled His Excellency. In recent times the Governor has either been a retired diplomat or senior military officer.

Located at 54.173, -4.466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Lists of office-holders, Government of the Isle of Man, Isle of Man-related lists, Isle of Man

Metropole Internment Camp

The Metropole Internment Camp was a World War II internment camp in Douglas, Isle of Man. Officially known as “S” Camp, it was predominantly for Italians and was in existence from July 1940 until November 1944.

Located at 54.1661, -4.4655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Internments, World War II internment camps, Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II, Isle of Man, History of the Isle of Man, Buildings and structures in the Isle of Man, World War II sites in the United Kingdom

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These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Onchan.

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Douglas: Marina, Douglas (source)

capture of the webcam Douglas: Harbour, King Edward VIII Pier

Douglas: Harbour, King Edward VIII Pier, Douglas (source)

capture of the webcam Douglas: Harbour, Queen Victoria Pier

Douglas: Harbour, Queen Victoria Pier, Douglas (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Conchan, Kione Droghad, Onkanas, Онкан