Guidebook for Douglas
Everything Else
iconic tourist site. Large waterwheel used in the mining industry, still working
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Laxey Wheel
iconic tourist site. Large waterwheel used in the mining industry, still working
Great steam train, goes to Port Erin, Castletown. Sometimes they do a dinner train event which we can thoroughly recommend, and Sunday lunches on occasion. Very scenic route. Why not get the train to Castletown , have a look around the castle and then get the bus back, good day out!
Douglas Rail Station
4 Railway TerraceGreat steam train, goes to Port Erin, Castletown. Sometimes they do a dinner train event which we can thoroughly recommend, and Sunday lunches on occasion. Very scenic route. Why not get the train to Castletown , have a look around the castle and then get the bus back, good day out!
Site of Tynwald, longest continuous running Parliament in the world. The Manx Government hold a ceremony here once a year.
Ancient Tynwald
5 Isle of ManSite of Tynwald, longest continuous running Parliament in the world. The Manx Government hold a ceremony here once a year.
iomtt
A2Start and finish line of the TT and MGP races in June and September
learn about the history of the Isle of Man, very good museum, very interesting and doesn't take all day!
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House of Manannan
Station Placelearn about the history of the Isle of Man, very good museum, very interesting and doesn't take all day!
Find out about our Viking history and lots of artefacts. Sometimes have special exhibitions on. Nice little cafe and gift shop
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Manx Museum
1 Kingswood GroveFind out about our Viking history and lots of artefacts. Sometimes have special exhibitions on. Nice little cafe and gift shop
Sightseeing
Castle Rushen
Castle StreetWas actually a prison during Victorian times.
Port Erin
Lovely sandy beach, beautiful views
historic site next to a lovely sandy beach. Great icecream from Davidsons!
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Peel Castle
historic site next to a lovely sandy beach. Great icecream from Davidsons!
Fort Anne Road
Fort Anne Roadlovely coastal walk along disused road
Good place to see seals, great view of the Calf of Man. Also lovely cafe with great food and fabulous views.
Sound Visitor Centre and Restaurant
CregneashGood place to see seals, great view of the Calf of Man. Also lovely cafe with great food and fabulous views.
Point of Ayre Lighthouse
A16Food Scene
Isola
5-7 John Stlovely relaxed restaurant, great food, not too expensive.
14 North Restaurant
14 N QuayGreat food, nice atmosphere, good service
The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar
50 Douglas StGreat family style restaurant (bit like Nandos)
Jak's Bar & Steakhouse
43 Loch PromenadeRestaurant and bar. You can watch sports on large screen tvs
Shopping
Our main shopping street. You will find the usual suspects: M & S, Boots WH Smiths, TK Max, Waterstones. A rolex store!
Strand Street
Strand StreetOur main shopping street. You will find the usual suspects: M & S, Boots WH Smiths, TK Max, Waterstones. A rolex store!
Out of town shopping centre, bit like a department store really. Two cafes, Deli, lots of clothing concessions and pet store and cook shop.
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Tynwald Mills
Tynwald MillsOut of town shopping centre, bit like a department store really. Two cafes, Deli, lots of clothing concessions and pet store and cook shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Courthouse Bar
26 Athol StThis is where the young and beautiful people of Douglas go at weekends!
trendy bar, busy early on with all age ranges, busy later with the younger crowd. Do quite good food also.
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Oscar's
28 Victoria Sttrendy bar, busy early on with all age ranges, busy later with the younger crowd. Do quite good food also.
Getting Around
Get the Electric tram to Laxey and then the Snaefell mountain Railway to the summit of Snaefell, the Island's only mountain. Or you can get the electric tram all the way to Ramsey. Beautiful scenic route, but take a coat as can be chilly!
Manx Electric Railway Depot
Get the Electric tram to Laxey and then the Snaefell mountain Railway to the summit of Snaefell, the Island's only mountain. Or you can get the electric tram all the way to Ramsey. Beautiful scenic route, but take a coat as can be chilly!
Entertainment & Activities
The Venture Centre
outdoor activity centre
outdoor climbing adventure park for beginners and more experienced. Suitable for children and adults.
Ape Mann Adventure Park
outdoor climbing adventure park for beginners and more experienced. Suitable for children and adults.
largest entertainment venue on the Island. Sometimes get well known comedians and groups on
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Villa marina
15 Harris Promenadelargest entertainment venue on the Island. Sometimes get well known comedians and groups on