The capital town of Douglas, with its bright lights and plentiful seaside attractions, is the island's premier tourist destination. It caters for contemporary tastes with shopping, theatres, restaurants, bars and nightlife while offering beautiful coastal scenery, an air of history and nostalgia, and activities for all the family. Located half-way along the east coast, it's also a perfect base for exploring the mountains, glens, castles and coves of this magical island. Douglas curves for two miles round a dramatic semi-circular bay, bordered by an unbroken series of promenades. Here, visitors may take a trip on the world's oldest horse-drawn tram service leading along the seafront past picturesque terraces of hotels and guest houses, eateries, entertainment venues and ornamental gardens. Retired tram horses may be visited and fed at the local Rest Home For Old Horses. Douglas Bay is notable for two landmarks: the castle-like Tower Of Refuge, built on a dangerous reef to shelter sailors waiting for help when their boats crashed there; and the Camera Obscura on Douglas Head, an old observation device once used - allegedly! - for spying on bathers and canoodling couples. The most scenic way to see the coastline is to travel northwards to Ramsey on the Manx Electric Railway. A lovely old steam railway, meanwhile, chugs through miles of stunning countryside between Douglas and Port Erin to the south. Young and old will enjoy discovering the history of the island at the interactive Manx Museum, or Man's noble military past at the Regimental Museum. Back in the modern world, Douglas has a TT Grandstand with excellent views of the famous motorcycle race. The town also boasts a National Sports Centre, hosting everything from swimming to squash and indoor bowls, and the attractive Noble's Park, with mini-golf, bowling, tennis, a skatepark and children's play areas.
Attraction
Coastal Cruises
Home of Rest for Old Horses
Horse Trams
Isle of Man Steam Railway
Mann Cat Sanctuary
Manx Electric Railway
Manx Museum
Onchan Park and Stadium
Snaefell Mountain Railway
U-Drive Karting
Care Home
Casino
Classes
Dance - Theatrix Dance School
Yoga - Karma
Dentist
Craigend Dental Practice
Hilary Road Dental Practice
Hillside Dental Clinic
The SuperClinic
Doctor
Finch Hill Health Centre
Palatine Group Practice
Estate Agent
Chrystals
Quayles Online Estate Agency
Golf Club
Douglas
Mount Murray Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Central
Corner House
Hop Garden
Jaks
Mount Murray Hotel
Outback
Quids Inn
Railway Inn
Rovers Return
Saddle Inn
Restaurant
Hop Garden
Il Colosse Italian Grill
Jaks
School
Anagh Coar School
Ballacloan Infants School
Willaston School
Self-Catering
Arrandale Hotel
Arrandale Hotel & Apartments
CUNARD APARTMENTS
Gloucester House
Stayboutique Serviced Apartments
The Town House
Solicitor
Cains
Corlett Bolton & Co
M&P Legal
Taxi
A 1 Radio Cabs
A1 Taxis
Capital Taxis
Isle Of Man Taxis
Merc Private Hire
Taxicabs Limited
Telecabs
Tynwald Taxis
Theatre
The VenueVet
Sports Clubs
Albany LTC (Tennis)
Douglas Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Douglas Rugby Union Football Club (Rugby Union)
Isle of Man Vagabonds (Rugby Union)
Kensington Road TC (Tennis)
Manx Road Club (Cycling)
Valkyres Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shops
Blooms
Pet Stop
Hollywood Pets
Atkinsons Pharmacy
Sadler & Vanderplank
Jonathan Daniels
Donna Carey
H Samuel
Mothercare
Oopsy Daisy Florist
Good For You
Activities
Isle of Man Archery Club(Archery)
Ramsey (I.O.M.) BMX Club(Cycling)
Snaefell MTB Club(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Douglas
Ramada Da Vincis Hotel (34.13 miles)
Located less than one mile from Derry City Centre, close to all major routes in and out of the city. A well established modern three star hotel comprising of 65 bedrooms, choice of bars, Grillroom ... More | visit website
Angel House (34.86 miles)
Laburnum Lodge (34.93 miles)
Walled City Apartments (36.58 miles)
Causeway Tavern B&B (37.70 miles)
Bayview Hotel (37.70 miles)
The Bayview Hotel opened in 2001 and is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Giant's Causeway and ... More
Dungiven Castle (39.31 miles)
Immersed within 22 acres of pristine landscape gardens, on the A6 between Belfast and Derry, this beautifully restored 15th century castle boasts spectacular views over the Sperrin Mountains.
Dungiven Castle is centrally located between 2 of ... More | visit website
Ken Mar House (41.24 miles)
Our bed & breakfast offers superb accomodation - two family rooms and one double room. The accomodation at Ken-Mar includes a generous breakfast menu including full irish cooked breakfasts and a range of fresh fruit ... More | visit websiteMorning Calm B&B (41.24 miles)
Manor House Hotel (42.83 miles)
The Manor House Hotel is situated in the heart of the beautiful seaside village St. Bees. Our location is ideal for walking (the start of the Coast to Coast walk ... More
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