Douglas Hotels

Mini guide to Douglas

Located on the Isle of Man, Douglas is a unique blend of holiday resort, finance centre and working harbour, thus offering visitors plenty of things to do. Famous as a tax haven, and for its motor sports and excellent bay, the city also contains evidence of Celtic and Viking influence.
Annually, Douglas hosts the world famous TT motorcycle races, attracting world class riders and hordes of spectators. At other times of the year, the area becomes more relaxed, and visitors can enjoy the serenity of Douglas Bay, set against a background of green hills. Since Victorian times, Douglas has been a pioneer in illuminations and at night presents a scene of spectacular beauty.

The 2.5km promenade offers a view of the Tower of Refuge that emerges from the sea with the fall of the tide. Parading the length of the seafront are the Douglas horse trams, which are now the only horse-drawn trams in existence.

The Gaiety Theatre is a fine example of Edwardian splendour and should not be missed. Noble's Park with its range of amusements, and the lovely gardens of the Villa Marina, as well as the award winning Manx Museum, are also highlights.

Douglas is also a decent location for scuba diving and fishing. There are numerous country walks in and around the town, incorporating wonderful scenery and enchanting glens. Shoppers are well catered for in the new shopping centre, and the cuisine in town is often uniquely Manx, served in a myriad of restaurants and cosy cafés. In particular, try out the renowned Manx kippers for breakfast.

Douglas is also where you can step aboard the Manx Electric Railway to Laxey and Ramsey. Nearby, the Curraghs Wildlife Park in Ballaugh is a unique wetland containing some of Europe's rarest wetland wildlife, including many endangered species. Also of popular interest is the Laxey Wheel, the world's largest working water wheel, and the Isle of Man Steam Railway, which is an immediate time warp to Victorian travel.

A combination of ferry, high-speed SeaCat or SuperSeaCat sailings run from Liverpool, Heysham, Belfast and Dublin all year round, and the island has its own airport.

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Selection of hotels in this region:

The Chesterhouse Hotel
Hilton Isle of Man

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