Home Of Rest For Old Horses

Type:Animal Attraction

Home Of Rest For Old Horses

About

Set in 92 acres of countryside just outside Douglas, the Home of Rest for Old Horses is a tranquil sanctuary for elderly horses, including retired trammers from the Douglas Horse Trams, as well as ponies and donkeys. Founded in 1950, it is volunteer-run and supported entirely by generous contributions made to the home.

There are over 60 horses and donkeys, all of whom are not shy and they will come right up to the fence so you can easily stroke them and feed them. They may seem big in size with even bigger personalities, but the horses are very placid and gentle so it is suitable for children and adults alike. They enjoy eating carrots and apples, or alternatively you can purchase a bag of horse feed from the gift shop.

The home is set in a large section of fields with picturesque views so you can have a rest on one of the many benches and take in the excellent views of the surrounding countryside and Douglas below while you visit. You will also find a wide selection of drinks or delicious food from the cafe and enjoy the history of the home in the special Museum building, as well as perusing the unique gift shop for the perfect souvenir.  

Entry is free but donations are gratefully accepted and for £10, you can also adopt any horse or donkey and receive regular updates on them throughout the year!  

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Leisure Facilities

  • Shop

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Provider Facilities

  • Accept coach parties
  • Group Friendly
  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • Outdoor Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families

Contact

Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 1JH

Tel: +44 (0) 1624 674594

Opening Times

Summer Hours (1 May 2024 - 15 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

*
Coffee Shop and Gift Shop
Winter Hours - Coffee shop closes 2.30pm and shop closes 2.45pm
Summer Hours - Coffee shop closes 3.30pm and the shop closes 3.45pm

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Travel along the A5 out of Douglas towards the South and turn off to the right on Richmond Hill. 

Public Transport Directions

From Douglas, take a Service 1 or 2 bus to Castletown and get off at the stop for Home of Rest for Old Horses. 

The journey takes around 10 minutes from Lord Street.

Refine By

Refine Your Search:

Facilities
Place

What's Nearby

  1. Experience the excitement of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a…

    2.02 miles away
  2. From the wonders of our natural world to road racing legends, begin your journey through…

    2.32 miles away
  3. Take a tour of the Gaiety Theatre, one of the finest remaining examples of work from the…

    2.46 miles away
  1. Take a nostalgic journey along Douglas Promenade on the world's oldest horse drawn…

    3.47 miles away
  2. Take an unforgettable journey along the east coast of the Island on this unique electric…

    3.48 miles away
  3. Situated in a small picturesque glen, just north of Douglas on the Isle of Man, is the…

    5.07 miles away
  4. Rushen Abbey was gifted by King Olaf I for use as a monastery in 1134. The visitor centre…

    5.07 miles away
  5. A wide range of exhibits relating the military and aviation history of the Isle of Man…

    5.93 miles away
  6. Uncover the story of the inventive George Quayle and his most significant surviving…

    6.66 miles away
  7. Discover one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe.

    6.71 miles away
  8. Be greeted by the secretary of the former home of the Manx Parliament, and take your seat…

    6.72 miles away
  9. The Centre for WW1 Internment tells the story of the Knockaloe Internment Camp, its…

    7.74 miles away
  10. Join the Snaefell Mountain Railway at Laxey and travel to the summit of Snaefell. From…

    8.13 miles away
  11. A visit or guided tour of the Cathedral will tell you the hidden secrets of the Island's…

    8.36 miles away
  12. This feat of Victorian engineering and ingenuity is the largest surviving waterwheel of…

    8.39 miles away
  13. The legendary sea god Manannan will guide you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking…

    8.57 miles away
Previous Next
Download our One Stop Guide Download our one stop guide