Guidebook for Douglas

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Guidebook for Douglas

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iconic tourist site. Large waterwheel used in the mining industry, still working
20 locals recommend
Laxey Wheel
20 locals recommend
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 Terrace
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!
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 Man
Site of Tynwald, longest continuous running Parliament in the world. The Manx Government hold a ceremony here once a year.
Start and finish line of the TT and MGP races in June and September
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Start 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!
10 locals recommend
House of Manannan
Station Place
10 locals recommend
learn 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
20 locals recommend
Manx Museum
1 Kingswood Grove
20 locals recommend
Find out about our Viking history and lots of artefacts. Sometimes have special exhibitions on. Nice little cafe and gift shop

Sightseeing

Was actually a prison during Victorian times.
12 locals recommend
Castle Rushen
Castle Street
12 locals recommend
Was actually a prison during Victorian times.
Lovely sandy beach, beautiful views
10 locals recommend
Port Erin
10 locals recommend
Lovely sandy beach, beautiful views
historic site next to a lovely sandy beach. Great icecream from Davidsons!
15 locals recommend
Peel Castle
15 locals recommend
historic site next to a lovely sandy beach. Great icecream from Davidsons!
lovely coastal walk along disused road
Fort Anne Road
Fort Anne Road
lovely 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
Cregneash
Good place to see seals, great view of the Calf of Man. Also lovely cafe with great food and fabulous views.
7 locals recommend
Point of Ayre Lighthouse
A16
7 locals recommend

Food Scene

lovely relaxed restaurant, great food, not too expensive.
Isola
5-7 John St
lovely relaxed restaurant, great food, not too expensive.
Great food, nice atmosphere, good service
8 locals recommend
14 North Restaurant
14 N Quay
8 locals recommend
Great food, nice atmosphere, good service
Great family style restaurant (bit like Nandos)
8 locals recommend
The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar
50 Douglas St
8 locals recommend
Great family style restaurant (bit like Nandos)
Restaurant and bar. You can watch sports on large screen tvs
Jak's Bar & Steakhouse
43 Loch Promenade
Restaurant 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 Street
Our 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.
11 locals recommend
Tynwald Mills
Tynwald Mills
11 locals recommend
Out 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

This is where the young and beautiful people of Douglas go at weekends!
The Courthouse Bar
26 Athol St
This 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.
6 locals recommend
Oscar's
28 Victoria St
6 locals recommend
trendy 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

outdoor activity centre
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
6 locals recommend
Villa marina
15 Harris Promenade
6 locals recommend
largest entertainment venue on the Island. Sometimes get well known comedians and groups on