Douglas (Isle of Man)

Douglas is the capital city of the Isle of Man, a crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea.

Culture and History

Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man. The island's government assembly, the House of Keys, is located there. Douglas is also the main centre of commerce on the island and home to around a quarter of the island's population.

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Flights and airtickets to Douglas (Isle of Man)

The only operating airport on the Island is Ronaldsway Airport, located about 15km south of Douglas. Flights depart to London Luton, Gatwick and City, as well as (amongst other destinations) Dublin, Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Birmingham. Select flights to smaller UK airports often operate during the summer months.

By car

If you are flying into Ronaldway Airport, then you can rent a car to drive into the town.

By boat

Ferries from Liverpool and Heysham in England to Douglas operate all year round. Ferries from Belfast and Dublin operate a more restricted schedule to Douglas.

Tours and Getting around Douglas (Isle of Man)

A horsedrawn tram, one of only two left in the world, runs the Douglas promenade's length, from the ferry terminal to the Manx Electric Railway's southern terminal. There is also a bus service in town.

Douglas is easily walkable.

Douglas (Isle of Man) tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Isle of Man Museum. Museum containing a natural history of the Isle of Man 

Douglas (Isle of Man) city tours

• Buy Kippers. Buy kippers from one of the two kipper shops on Strand Street 
• Go on the Horse Tram Railway. Travel from the Sea Terminal to the far end of Douglas Bay using the Horse Tram £3 (Aug 08) apx.  
• TT. See the start of the TT from the Grand Stand over looking Nobles Park. 

Douglas (Isle of Man) souvenirs and shopping

Douglas is the island's shopping capital and most chain stores are located in Strand Street and Duke Street close to the sea front.

Douglas (Isle of Man) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Food in the Isle of Man is more expensive than in the UK. Expect to pay upwards of £30 per head for a meal in a restaurant.

Douglas (Isle of Man) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

There are many places to drink in Douglas, from typical British pubs to cocktail and wine bars.

Douglas (Isle of Man) cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

There are a large number of bed and breakfasts in Douglas with high quality hotels such as the Sefton and Hilton also availiable.

It is strongly that you book ahead especially in the TT Season when rooms will be at a premium.

Stay safe

The Isle of Man is largely a very safe place but petty crime does occur, and as with any destination, tourists should always be on their guard.

Get out

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