Strang, Isle of Man
Strang or The Strang is a settlement within the parish of Braddan on the Isle of Man. It is almost contiguous with Douglas, the largest town on the island, and with the village of Union Mills. Nearby is Noble's Hospital, the island's only general hospital, sited on land which was originally purchased for an asylum in 1862, with completion in 1868, known as Ballamona Hospital.
Facilities
As of August 2021, some facilities within Strang can be found in the hospital, including shop and coffee shop. Cronk Grianagh park has the only concrete urban skatepark on the island, a BMX track and playground.In 2017, Braddan Parish Commissioners sought expressions of interest in a proposed community centre to be built on the field opposite Strang Stores. Later that year, after interest was shown, the community centre was approved. The proposed facilities now housed in the complex include a café, sports hall, pharmacy, nursery and the local commissioners' offices. Construction was started in June 2021 and a state of the art community centre called The Roundhouse has been opened since January 2024