"Massive camp site that’s just off the TT course and within walking distance of the Douglas promenade. Staff are really helpful and the facilities this year were much better than I expected from previous reviews. Lots of toilets and they were cleaned regularly, the showers weren’t too busy if you got in early enough and there was a great take-away van for breakfast.
The only down side is not being able to leave when the roads are closed but there’s a bar and you can view the racing from the camp site."

Mark Shearan

"Brilliant, well organised TT Camping site right next to the track. Toilets and showers were clean with lots available. Variety of food both hot and cold available and beer prices were reasonable. Would happily use again."

Dave Breakwell

"This was my second year staying at the TT campsite based at Douglas Rugby Club, and once again, it had a lot going for it.

The location is excellent. It’s only five minutes from the ferry terminal, which makes arriving and leaving really straightforward. You are right at Quarterbridge, at the bottom of Bray Hill, within walking distance of some of the best viewing spots. It’s about a 30-minute walk or a five-minute drive to the Grandstand, and just five minutes on foot to Bradden Bridge. It makes watching the racing incredibly convenient, and you can hear and feel the bikes as they pass. You are genuinely in the heart of the TT.

The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, there’s hot food and a bar onsite. Another positive is the clubhouse, there is a reception area which is staffed 24 hours a day (I believe). It's also offers the ability to charge your devices and they still a few odds and ends.

That said, the charging setup could definitely be improved. While you are allowed to plug your phone or power bank in at the clubhouse, there is no system in place to manage it. Every time I left something to charge, I was worried someone would either unplug it or walk off with it. A few times my device was unplugged which is a pain when you come back an hour or so later and your battery has only gone up a few %. A simple ticket system would really help. Staff could take in the device, issue a numbered ticket, and only return it when the ticket is handed back. It would take a lot of stress out of the process and help people feel more secure.

Now onto the main issue, and unfortunately it is a serious one. The toilets and showers were in a very poor state.

There was a bit of an improvement with the showers this year compared to 2024. The lighting was better and new curtains had been put up, which was a nice touch. But they still were not being cleaned often enough. With up to 1,000 people staying on site, the toilets and showers should be cleaned multiple times a day as a minimum.

The toilets were the worst part. Last year, I remember seeing the waste truck turn up every day. This year, I did not see it once and it showed. Toilets were blocked, overflowing and in a truly awful state. I ended up using a bottle or walking to Tesco just to avoid using them.

I camp all year round. I own five different tents and I am completely used to roughing it. In fact, going to the toilet in the wild is often more hygienic than what we had to deal with at this site. I would genuinely rather dig a hole in the woods, and I often do, than use those toilets again.

Some people said to me in the Facebook TT group, "If you don't like it, maybe you should stay in a hotel." But that completely misses the point. I do not want a hotel. I enjoy camping, and I do not mind going without luxuries. But this is not about comfort. It is about basic hygiene and respect for the people staying there. The state of the toilets was unacceptable for any campsite, especially during such a major event.

To end on a more positive note, I seen in the reception there is plans in place for a brand new clubhouse with updated toilets and showers, maybe it's finished for 2026. I really hope that goes ahead, because this campsite already gets a lot of things right and has massive potential.

Will I use the campsite next year?
If I decide to come over in 2026, absolutely I will. Apart from the toilets and showers, everything else about the site is fantastic. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and I have to take my hat off to Anne, who I believe runs the whole operation every year. She does a tremendous job keeping things going and deserves a lot of credit for how well the site runs in every other respect.

I would without a doubt recommend Quarterbridge to anyone. The facilities just need to be brought up to standard. Once that happens, it really could be one of the best campsites during TT week."

Tyler Collins