Douglas

Douglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, a self governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland.

Ride the steam train from Douglas to Port Erin, passing some interesting countryside and visiting other local places of interest such as Castle Rushen at Castletown.

The Manx Electric railway takes you from Douglas to the town of Ramsey 17 miles away, stopping at various points along the way. It's a good way of taking in the views and island scenery.

The Home of Rest for Horses is situated on the outskirts of Douglas. A large area of fields, divided into paddocks for the horses and donkeys which have been saved or donated including horses which used to pull the Horse Tram on Douglas Promenade. There is a restaurant and shop to buy souvenirs of your visit.

Ride a Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along Douglas Promenade.

The Isle of Man Trike Tours offer a range of organised routes including the TT Mountain Course and Isle of Man TT experience package covering the full 37¾ mile course starting at the famous Grandstand in Douglas. For culture and heritage, take a trike and rail tour.

Douglas has the most extensive shopping area in the Isle of Man including high street names and smaller shops which sell Manx inspired gifts and souvenirs.

Try some Manx Kippers, Manx Queen Scallops (Queenies), tasty Loaghtan lamb, creamy ice cream or a traditional cake such as the Manx Bonnag.

Smaller cruise ships dock at Douglas Port. The city centre is within walking distance and tourist information and taxis are available from the terminal.

Larger ships may need to anchor in Douglas Bay and tender passengers ashore.