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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.

Travel to Douglas (Isle of Man) & Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Douglas (Isle of Man)

Flights to the island from the UK and Ireland will arrive at Ronaldsway airport located about 15km south of Douglas.

By car

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

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 & 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) attractions and sightseeing

Douglas (Isle of Man) city tours

Douglas (Isle of Man) souvenirs & 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 & pubs

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

Stay safe

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

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This page was last edited at 19:52, on 9 July 2008 by R. Quinn. Based on work by Todd VerBeek, Wikitravel user(s) Episteme and Xania and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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