Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre

About the museum

Scarlett Point lies just south of Castletown on the Isle of Man’s limestone coast. The Nature Discovery Centre stands between the old quarry that supplied limestone for Castletown’s buildings and the group of three lime-kilns on the shore, and it is run by the Manx Wildlife Trust with the help of volunteers.

Inside, maps, diagrams and data explain the geology and the fossils of the Scarlett peninsula, and a short film introduces the plants and birds of the coast. Fossil and animal remains from the area are shown, and a small shop is in the centre.

Outside, a marked nature trail crosses limestone pavements and volcanic rock, including the formation known as the Stack. Spring flowers such as spring squill and thrift bloom here, and in summer wheatears, stonechats and meadow pipits are often seen, while swallows and martins hunt over the disused quarry lake.

Highlights

• Displays on the geology and fossils of the Scarlett peninsula
• Short film on coastal plants and birds
• Nature trail over limestone pavement and volcanic rock
• Historic quarry and lime-kilns nearby

Permanent exhibition

• Geology and wildlife of Scarlett – Maps, diagrams and fossils explain the rocks of the Scarlett peninsula, and a short film shows the coastal plants and birdlife.

Operated by

Manx Wildlife Trust

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Trust lists access as available but gives no detail; a third-party directory says the terrain makes the trail unsuitable for wheelchair users. Dogs are allowed on a lead.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The centre is south of Castletown on Scarlett Road.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A small shop is in the centre. There are no public toilets nearby according to a third-party directory. Wi-Fi is not mentioned.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.