The best way to plan your visit to the Island is by contacting the Tourist Information Centre, based at the Sea Terminal in Douglas. It is open throughout the year - May-September 7 days a week, October-April Monday to Friday.

Leaflets, books and maps, some of which are free, are available from the Tourist Information Centre. Some have also been produced in French and German.

Tourist information telephone numbers
Tourist Information can be contacted on +44 (0)1624 686766, or if you prefer to contact one of the Tourist Information Points in the towns around the Island, please use the guide below.

Island Laws
Similar seatbelt laws to those in the United Kingdom and elsewhere apply and visiting drivers should negotiate our narrow roads and lanes withcare. It is an offence on the Island to use a mobile phone whilst driving.In some of the larger towns and villages Parking Discs are required (obtainable from Isle of Man Steam Packet vessels, the Sea Terminal, airport, carhire companies and local Commissioners Offices).

The Island has a strong anti-drugs policy and illegal possession of banned substances can lead to a jail sentence if found guilty.

Trailer caravans are not permitted on the Isle of Man, without a permit. However, self-propelled motor caravans are welcome, as are tenting campers.

Licensing Laws
Liberal new Isle of Man legislation has introduced 24-hour opening for pubs, bars and off-licences. This means that all licensed premises, including nightclubs, restaurants and the Douglas casino now have the option to serve alcohol 24 hours a day.

Mobile Telephone Use
The Isle of Man governs its own telecommunications airspace, hence itis recommended that visitors read the following guidelines well in advance of coming to the Island. Click here to view guidelines.

Acknowledgement: DOTL.,Manx Telecom

To find out more about the Isle of Man, please explore the isleofman.com site.