| Douglas | ||
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| Salutation | Doolish (in mannese) | |
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| State | UK | |
| Region | Middle | |
| Surface | 10.1 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 27.938 (2011) | |
| Prefix tel | 44 1624 | |
| POSTAL CODE | IM1 / IM2 | |
| Time zone | UTC | |
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Douglas is a city of Sheading Middle, capital of the dependence of the British crown ofIsle of Man.
To know
Geographical notes
The city is located in the eastern part of the island at the confluence of two rivers: the Dhoo and the Glass, which flow into Douglas Bay. Hills, on the other hand, extend to the south-east and north-west. Douglas is surrounded by several smaller villages, including Onchan is Union Mills.
How to orient yourself
Douglas (Isle of Man): full screen map.How to get
By plane
1 Isle of Man Airport (IATA: IOM). The airport is located 15 kilometers south of Douglas. There are flights from London, Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin, Belfast is Glasgow. During the summer, flights are often available from smaller British airports. The companies operating at this airport are:
- Aer Lingus Regional - from Dublin
- British Airways - from various airports in London
- easyJet - Belfast – International, Bristol, Liverpool, London – Gatwick. Seasonally from London-Luton
- Flybe - Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester. Seasonally from Geneva
- Loganair - from Edinburgh
By car
At the airport it is possible to rent a car to reach the city
[link not working]Isle of Man Steam Pocket Company. The company has connections throughout the year.
- From Liverpool and Heysham in UK - duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes with 2 connections per day
- From Dublin is Belfast in Ireland - duration of 23 hours with 3 weekly connections
On the train
There is a steam train that runs from the airport to Douglas. The train is only active in the summer months.
How to get around
There is a horse-drawn tram, one of only two left in the world, which goes from the port to the southern part of the city. In any case, Douglas is a city where it is very easy to get around on foot.
By public transport
There is a public bus system.
What see
- 1 Mannese Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LY, ☎ 44 1624 648000. The museum is dedicated to the history and natural history of the Isle of Man. There is a section dedicated to the Viking period.
- 2 Tynwald, ☎ 44 1624 685500.
usually free. 
Guided tours are scheduled for every Monday at 2pm and every Friday at 10am.. It is the seat of the Parliament of the Isle of Man. Various activities are possible here:
usually free. 
Guided tours are scheduled for every Monday at 2pm and every Friday at 10am.. It is the seat of the Parliament of the Isle of Man. Various activities are possible here:- Observe a session of the government; on the official website there is a section dedicated to the times in which it is possible to reserve a seat as a spectator at the sessions
- Take a guided tour
- Get to know one of the members of parliament
- Observe a committee rehearsal session
- Provide information to a parliamentary committee
- Visit and use the library
- Visit the shop and exhibition area
- 3 See the departure of the Isle of Man TT, Grandstand, IM2 6DA. The TT is one of the most famous motocross circuits in the world. Here you can see the start of the race and take a ride to Nobles Park as well
- 4 Gaiety Theater, Harris Promenade (Buses 1, 2, 11, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 13B, 13C and 13D stop at Gaiety Theater), ☎ 44 1624 600555. Theater from 1900 and one of the few Frank Matcham-designed theaters still alive. It is incredibly detailed inside.
- Douglas Head. This is where the Camera Obscura is located which is recently under restoration and is open to the public during the summer months. Other Victorian tourism artifacts can still be found by walking around the area.
- To understand if the structure is accessible, just check if the Isle of Man flag is hoisted on the flagpole in front of the building
- 5 Castle of Mona. A mansion on the seashore designed by George Steuart for John Murray. Completed in 1804.
- 6 Jubilee clock. A commemorative watch of the Golden Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1887).
Events and parties
- Day of the Tynwald. July 5th. National holiday of the Isle of Man, all members of the Tynwald depart from Douglas, the capital, and go to Tynwald Hill, a hill in the west of the island, where they meet and all the new laws of the island are proclaimed in the presence of the Vice Governor, the representative of the monarch of the UK, who is also Lord of Man.
- Tourist Trophy (TT). First week of June. World motorcycle race that takes place on the Snaefell Mountain Course road circuit.
What to do
Plenty of activities are possible in Douglas, these are listed on the tourism website, here [1].
- Take a ride on the Horse-down tram.
The double-decker horse-drawn tram in Douglasabout £ 3. It travels from the Harbor Terminal to the outskirts of Douglas - Buy smoked herring or salmon. There are a couple of shops on the street that sell this type of fish
- Take a ride on the steam trains. The route starts from Douglas Railway Station, and ends at Port Erin, in the south of the island
Shopping
Douglas is the shopping capital of the island and most of the shops are located on Strand Street and Duke Street, which are close enough to the sea. Small independent shops can be found in the Quay area, near Strand Street and the Sea Terminal, where British and Irish ships tend to dock. The Quay area has been made half a walkable area in recent times, and various cafes and pubs have been built. Douglas Railway Station can be found in this area.
How to have fun
Night clubs
There are several bars in Douglas, from typical British pubs to simple cocktail and wine bars.
- 1 The Rovers Return, 11 Church St, IM1 2AG, ☎ 44 1624 611101. Recognized as the oldest bar in Douglas. Recently the rear area has been enlarged to make room for an area with a swimming pool
Where to eat
- 1 Tanroagan, 9 Ridgeway St, IM1 1EW, ☎ 44 1624 612355, @[email protected]. Monday-Friday 11: 30–15: 00, Monday-Saturday 18: 00–21: 30. The restaurant offers different varieties of fish and other seafood such as: Scallops, lobsters, and an excellent selection of wines.
- 2 14 North Restaurant, 14 N Quay, ☎ 44 1624 664414. For a tasting menu of Mannese and English specialties for two people, it costs around € 25 per person.
Where stay
There is a large number of high-ranking B & Bs and hotels such as the Sefton and the Hilton (Approximately € 100 per night) .It is important to remember to book in advance, especially during the TT Season, when the rooms get very expensive and difficult to book.
Moderate prices
- 1 Edelweiss Guest House, 29 Palace Terrace, Queens Promenade, IM2 4NF, ☎ 44 1624 675115, @[email protected]. from 45 € per night.
- 2 Inglewood Guest House, 26 Palace Terrace, Queens Promenade, IM2 4NF, ☎ 44 1624 674734, @[email protected]. Around € 47 per night.
High prices
- 3 Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino, Central Promenade, IM2 4NA, ☎ 44 8443 876311. from 120 € per night for a double room. Check in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00.
- 4 The Sefton, Harris Promenade, IM1 2RW, ☎ 44 1624 645500, @[email protected].
Safety
Like the rest of the island, Douglas is a quiet and safe place, but there are still some minor acts of crime.
How to keep in touch
Telephony
There is a public telephone service provided by several companies.
- ManxTelecom, the most present in the area among the various companies
- 2 Waymark.
For international calls you can find more information on the website of the ManxTelecom.
Internet
The Isle of Man is not part of the European Roaming area. The internet connection is therefore not free.
Around
Itineraries
With the steam train you can reach Castletown is Port Erin, both in the south of the island.
Other projects
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