Arts and musicTheatre and drama
WhereGaiety Theatre, Douglas
MeetsRehearsals in the run-up to each show
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicPainting
WhereThie Ellyn, off Withington Road, Douglas
MeetsMeets most days at Thie Ellyn
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicChoir and singing
WhereSt Ninian's School Hall, Douglas
MeetsThursday. 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays 7.30pm
ForAdults
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicPhotography
WhereSt John Ambulance HQ, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas
MeetsWednesday. Alternate Wednesdays 7pm, September to April/May
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership; visitors welcome
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicBand and orchestra
WhereDouglas
MeetsThursday. Thursday evenings in term time (check current schedule)
ForAdults
CostPaid
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicDance
MeetsRegular practice sessions; dances at Tynwald Day each year
ForEveryone
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicWriting
WhereSt John Ambulance HQ, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas
MeetsMonthly meetings (check current dates)
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Arts and musicTheatre and drama
WhereGaiety Theatre, Douglas
ForAdults
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Business and networkingChamber of Commerce
WhereDouglas
MeetsRegular networking events
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WhereDay centres in Douglas, Peel, Ramsey, Onchan and Port Erin
MeetsLunch clubs and activity clubs
ForOver 50s
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WhereThe Prospect, Prospect Hill, Douglas
MeetsWednesday. Fourth Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm to 7pm
ForWomen
CostPaid, WI membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WhereSt Andrew's Church Hall, Douglas
MeetsThursday. Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm
ForWomen
CostPaid, WI membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WhereQuine's Hill hall, Port Soderick
MeetsThursday. Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm
ForWomen
CostPaid, WI membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSelborne Drive, Douglas
MeetsSunday
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithHumanist
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithMuslim
Where3 Mona Terrace Lane, Douglas
MeetsFriday. Friday prayer 1.15pm
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithOther faith
WhereThie Ellyn, Withington Road, Douglas
MeetsSunday. 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 11am; email a few days ahead for venue details
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WherePalace Cinema, Central Promenade, Douglas
MeetsSunday. Sunday morning
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereFenella Avenue, Willaston, Douglas
MeetsSunday
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithJewish
WhereMembers' homes (no synagogue)
ForEveryone
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WherePromenade Methodist Church, Loch Promenade, Douglas
MeetsSunday. Sunday 10.30am
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSt George and All Saints, Upper Church Street, Douglas IM1 1EE
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSt Mary of the Isle, Hill Street, Douglas IM1 1EG
MeetsSaturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Mass Saturday 5pm, Sunday 11am, Monday to Friday 12.10pm
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSt Matthew the Apostle, North Quay (Ridgeway Street), Douglas IM1 1EL
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSt Ninian's Church, St Ninian's Road, Douglas IM2 5BT
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereSt Thomas' Church, Finch Road, Douglas
MeetsSunday, Friday. Sunday service 11am; coffee morning Friday 10.30am to 12 noon
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
FaithChristian
WhereTrinity Methodist Church, Douglas
MeetsSunday. Sunday 10.30am
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsCard games
WhereDouglas
ForAdults
CostPaid, Table money
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsAmateur radio
WhereTS Manxman, off Tromode Road, Douglas (monthly); club shack at Scout building, Mill Road, Ballasalla (weekly)
MeetsTuesday, Wednesday. Second Tuesday of the month at TS Manxman; every Wednesday evening at the Ballasalla shack
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsChess
WherePromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
MeetsTuesday. Tuesdays 7.15pm, September to May
ForEveryone
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsHistory and heritage
WhereDouglas
MeetsLectures through the year and excursions in summer
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsBoard games
WhereDouglas
MeetsSee Facebook events for next session
ForEveryone
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsMotoring and motorcycles
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Hobbies and interestsGardening and allotments
MeetsWinter lecture programme September to May; garden visits February to July
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
OutdoorsBeach cleaning
WhereBeaches island-wide (location announced each week)
MeetsSunday. Community beach cleans most Sunday mornings, typically from 10.30am; over 200 cleans a year
ForEveryone, Families
CostFree, All equipment provided; supported by donations
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
OutdoorsFell running
WhereRaces at hill venues island-wide
MeetsRaces roughly monthly through the year; Winter Hill League October to December
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Annual membership plus small race entry fees
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
OutdoorsWalking
WhereWalks island-wide from published meeting points
MeetsTuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday. Tuesday walks up to 8 miles (about 5 hours); Wednesday evening walks up to 5 miles (about 2 hours, summer); Sunday walks
ForEveryone, Over 50s
CostPaid, Taster walks welcome before joining as a member
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityProbus
WhereDouglas Golf Club
MeetsMonthly lunch with guest speaker
ForOver 50s
CostPaid, Lunch
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereBattery Yard, Douglas (temporary premises)
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityHomelessness
WhereDouglas
MeetsLunchtime drop-in most days of the week
ForAdults
CostFree, Volunteers welcome
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityFoodbank
ForAdults
CostFree, Run solely by volunteers
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
WhereRegency Hotel, Queen's Promenade, Douglas
MeetsMonday. Mondays 6pm for a 6.30pm start, except public holidays, TT fortnight and Christmas
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereSt John Ambulance HQ, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas
MeetsVolunteer roles mostly evenings and weekends
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportHockey
WhereNational Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
ForEveryone
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Canada Life Men's Premier League, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportGolf
WherePulrose Road, Douglas
MeetsPay and play, open to the public daily
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Pay per round; junior rate for under 16s
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportTennis and racquet sports
WhereKensington Road, Douglas
MeetsTwo weekly social tennis sessions all year; men's and women's LTA league teams
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Club membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportRugby
WherePort-e-Chee, Douglas (near Quarterbridge)
MeetsSunday. Mini and junior section trains on Sunday afternoons; senior matches Saturdays
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportGaelic games
WhereDouglas (games hosted at Vagabonds RUFC facilities)
MeetsTrains and competes in Lancashire GAA competitions
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportPickleball
WhereNational Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsRegular sessions announced via the club's Facebook group
ForEveryone, Over 50s
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportBadminton
WhereCentre 21, Greenfield Road, Douglas
MeetsFriday, Saturday, Sunday. Juniors (aged 8 to 18) Sundays 2pm to 4pm; senior sessions on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportBadminton
WhereTrinity Church Hall, Douglas, and Bemahague School, Onchan
MeetsTuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Tuesdays 7pm, Trinity Church Hall; Thursdays 7pm, Bemahague School; juniors Saturdays 1pm to 3pm, Bemahague
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportCricket
MeetsSummer league season
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportHockey
WhereNSC Astroturf Pitch, National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsWednesday. Wednesdays: under-10s and under-12s 6pm to 7pm, under-15s and lower teams 7pm to 8.30pm, higher teams 8.30pm to 10pm
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportClimbing
Where4B Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas
MeetsTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Tue 5.30-9pm, Wed to Fri 4.30-9pm, Sat 10.30am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm; closed Mondays outside school holidays
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Pay per session; no booking needed
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportBasketball
WhereNational Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsSaturday. Junior basketball Saturdays 9am-11am at the NSC; senior and junior leagues through the season
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportCricket
WhereIndoor cricket centre, Tromode Estate, Carrs Lane, Douglas; clubs island-wide
MeetsSummer league season; CricStart junior programme (CricKids 3-6, CricSoft 7-9)
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Via member clubs
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportNetball
WhereNational Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsSunday. Senior league September to April on Sunday mornings; walking netball drop-in sessions also run
ForEveryone
CostPaid, Club membership via member clubs
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportTable tennis
WhereNational Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsWinter league season; clubs include Desmond's Douglas and Ramsey TTC
ForEveryone
CostPaid, Via member clubs
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportAthletics and running
WhereManx Harriers Clubhouse, National Sports Centre, Douglas
MeetsMonday. Over 30 coached sessions a week for ages 7 upwards; social running group Mondays 6.30pm at the clubhouse
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18), Adults
CostPaid, Two free taster sessions; sessions free to members but track use charged separat
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportMotorsport
WhereDouglas; Manx Grand Prix on the Mountain Course
MeetsPromotes the Manx Grand Prix each late August; club membership by application form
ForAdults
CostPaid, Annual membership
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportCycling
WhereDouglas (club rides and events island-wide)
MeetsGroup rides, time trials and road events through the season; junior league April to August
ForEveryone, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Annual club membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportBadminton
WhereCentre 21, Greenfield Road, Douglas
MeetsMonday, Thursday. Mondays and Thursdays from 8pm
ForAdults
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
WhereGlencrutchery Road, Douglas
MeetsSaturday. Home matches on Saturdays in season
ForEveryone
CostPaid
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportFootball
MeetsSaturday. Canada Life Men's Premier League, matches mostly Saturday afternoons from late August to March, some midweek
ForAdults
Taking new members
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportBadminton
WhereTrinity Church Hall, Douglas, and Bemahague School, Onchan
MeetsWednesday, Thursday. Wednesdays 7pm, Trinity Church Hall; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm, Bemahague School
ForAdults
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
SportHockey
WhereNSC Astro Pitch, National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas
MeetsTuesday. Tuesdays: juniors and under-15s 6pm to 7pm, seniors 7pm to 8.30pm
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WellbeingPeer support
WhereMethodist Church, Loch Promenade, Douglas
MeetsTuesday, Thursday. Women's Talk on Tuesdays; Ed's Man Club every Thursday at 7pm
ForAdults, Men, Women
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
WellbeingMental health
Where5 Victoria Place, Douglas
MeetsMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Phone support 24 hours a day on 116 123; volunteer recruitment sessions advertised through the year
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Wellbeingparkrun
WhereNobles Park, St Ninians Road, Douglas
MeetsSaturday. Every Saturday at 9.00am
ForEveryone, Families
CostFree, Free; register once online before your first run
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthScouts
WhereScout Hall, Lane Along School, Demesne Road, Douglas
MeetsMonday, Wednesday, Thursday. Beavers Thu 6pm to 7pm; Cubs Mon 6.30pm and Wed 6.45pm; Scouts Thu 7.15pm to 9.15pm (term time)
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthCadets
WhereTromode, Douglas
MeetsWednesday. Parade nights Wednesdays 7.00pm-9.15pm; join from age 13 (or 12 if in school year 8) to 17
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthScouts
WhereCronk y Berry Primary School, Hailwood Avenue, Douglas
MeetsWeekly Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meetings; see the group website for times
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthGuides
WhereUnits island-wide (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers)
MeetsWeekly unit meetings; Rainbows from age 5 through to Rangers up to 18, plus young leaders to 26
ForJuniors (under 18), Women
CostPaid, Subscriptions set by each unit
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthCadets
WhereIOM ACF Headquarters, Tromode Road, Douglas; detachments in Douglas, Onchan, Ramsey, Peel, Port Erin and Castletown
MeetsWeekly detachment parade nights plus weekend camps most months and two off-island camps a year
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthCadets
WhereCadet Drill Halls, Tromode, Douglas
MeetsMonday, Thursday. Senior cadets (12-18) Mondays and Thursdays 6.50pm-9.00pm; junior cadets (10-11) Mondays 6.50pm-9.00pm
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Small weekly subscription
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
YouthScouts
WhereIsland HQ at Cunningham House, Douglas; groups island-wide
MeetsWeekly section meetings run by each local group (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers)
ForJuniors (under 18)
CostPaid, Subscriptions set by each group
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Quick answers
Is there a sports team in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 29 sport teams are listed in Douglas: Bacchanalians Hockey Club (Hockey), Corinthians AFC (Football), Douglas and District FC (Football), Douglas Golf Club (Golf) and 25 more. All are taking new members.
Is there a church or faith group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 14 faith teams are listed in Douglas: Broadway Baptist Church (Christian), Isle of Man Humanists (Humanist), Isle of Man Islamic Association (Muslim), Isle of Man Quaker Meeting (Other faith) and 10 more. All are taking new members.
Is there an arts or music group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 8 arts and music teams are listed in Douglas: Douglas Choral Union (Theatre and drama), Isle of Man Art Society (Painting), Isle of Man Choral Society (Choir and singing), Isle of Man Photographic Society (Photography) and 4 more. All are taking new members.
Is there a charity or volunteering group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 6 service and charity teams are listed in Douglas: Douglas Probus Club (Probus), Douglas RNLI Lifeboat Station (Emergency and rescue), Graih (Homelessness), Isle of Man Foodbank (Foodbank) and 2 more. All are taking new members.
Is there a hobby or interest group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 7 hobbies and interests teams are listed in Douglas: Douglas Bridge Club (Card games), Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society (Amateur radio), Isle of Man Chess Club (Chess), Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society (History and heritage) and 3 more. All are taking new members.
Is there an outdoors group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 3 outdoors teams are listed in Douglas: Beach Buddies (Beach cleaning), Manx Fell Runners (Fell running) and Manx Footpaths Conservation Group (Walking). All are taking new members.
Is there a wellbeing group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 3 wellbeing teams are listed in Douglas: Ed Space (Peer support), Isle of Man Samaritans (Mental health) and Nobles parkrun (parkrun). All are taking new members.
Is there a community group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 4 community teams are listed in Douglas: Age Concern Isle of Man (Older people), Government Gals WI (Women's Institute), Parkfield WI (Women's Institute) and Port Soderick WI (Women's Institute). All are taking new members.
Is there a group for young people in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 7 youth teams are listed in Douglas: 1st Douglas Scout Group (Scouts), 440 (1st Manx) Squadron RAF Air Cadets (Cadets), 5th Douglas Scout Group (Scouts), Girlguiding Isle of Man (Guides) and 3 more. All are taking new members.
Is there a business or networking group in Douglas?
Yes. As at 8 November 2026, 1 business and networking team is listed in Douglas: Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce (Chamber of Commerce). It is taking new members.
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