Wed, 27 Jan 2021
Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals or businesses capable of managing the Sulby Claddagh campsite, or running it as a standalone business.
The scenic campsite in the north of the Island has been run by the Isle of Man Government for more than 30 years and attracts around 2,300 visitors a year.
Interested parties must have experience of running a campsite or non-serviced accommodation, an understanding of legal constraints and model campsite standards, and a vision for how the facilities and visitor experience can be developed.
It total, the Sulby Claddagh covers 12 acres of which a quarter is set aside for camping, and further expanded to accommodate visitors during motorcycling events such as the TT races.
Under byelaws campers are allowed to book for up to 14 nights between 1 May and 30 September and on the Easter weekend through a permit system.
Interested individuals and businesses are asked to register their interest and submit a brief summary of their experience and capability before 12 February.