Top Things to do in Douglas
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Douglas, Isle of Man
Nestled along the east coast of the Isle of Man, the small holiday resort of Douglas oozes charm. Visitors may enjoy horse-drawn tram rides along its pedestrian shopping promenade, dotted with restored 19th century buildings and lining the shore with independent boutiques and High Street shops. The new Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre Complex entertain with all sorts of performing arts and films, while the gardens and museums sprinkled throughout the town promise relaxation and culture.
Restaurants in Douglas
1. Gaiety Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Jessisaw
Whether you see a show or tour the building, visiting the theatre is a must-do whilst in town. Calendar Girls was especially fantastic and it was a privilege to be their on the first night - with no social distancing - a fantastic performance.
2. Segway Isle of Man
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5.0 based on 337 reviews
Segway Safari tours inside some of the Islands beautiful forests. You will be rewarded with outstanding views and have more fun than you've ever had on two wheels standing up! We also offer tours along Douglas Promenade and Castletown beach.
3. The Lady Chauffeurs
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Taxis and Tours see the TT course in style, on one of our private luxury tours. We will whisk you away on a lap of the world famous TT and MGP course and learn how our island became the road racing capital of the world Or Spend some time exploring the stunning IOM Prices available on enquiry.
4. Guided Tours of Mann
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Jane Hodson returned to her roots on the Isle of Man in 2002 following many years abroad, having schooled there, and such was her love and interest in her own heritage, that she developed an especial interest in the history and culture of the island. She took this interest further and became a Blue Badge Tour Guide in 2013, a formal accreditation from the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Because of her own personal history and interests, she brings knowledge, a friendly demeanour and keen interest into all her tours, and can interact on a one-on-one basis as well as take on bigger tours with complete ease and professionalism. All her tours can be tailor-made to suit either smaller private needs or larger groups, with suggestions and realistic time-frames. She brings in a vivaciousness when describing the past histories of An experienced Blue Badge Guide who is fully insured as a driver guide and can take you out in my Modern, air conditioned and comfortable car for up to four passengers.
5. Calf of Man Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The island is a nature reserve and a bird observatory. You can visit for the day or stay overnight. It is an important breeding site for seabirds and tens of thousands of birds occur on migration. The Calf also has numerous sites of historical interest including two lighthouses built in 1818 by Robert Stevenson.
Reviewed By IOMtravelgirl - Douglas, United Kingdom
We only went for the 3 hour stopover but it was a great day. I recommend the boat trip from Port St. Mary. It was a nice trip with seals and different sea birds as well as a peregrine falcon. Once on the Calf you can walk around and it could take around 2 hours. Of course it wasn't so isolated as we were about 20 walking around, although all spread out so you wouldn't have known it. Beautiful rugged scenery and views and plenty of curious seals popping up their heads. If you like basic living you can stay for a couple of nights. We are now thinking about it.
6. Manx Museum
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4.5 based on 963 reviews
From Viking treasure finds, natural wonders of the world, the famous TT Races and wartime internment – you’ll find something to appeal to everyone at the Manx Museum.The museum has plenty of interactive displays, films and a wide range of exhibits which will help you uncover the Isle of Man’s history and heritage.Make a beeline for the Manx Museum early on in your visit as it’s a great starting point if you are looking to explore the Island’s heritage attractions. The National Art Gallery in the museum contains work from a number of famous artists including Archibald Knox, William Hoggat and John Miller Nicholson and there’s also a national library and well stocked archives for those visitors keen to explore the Island’s history further.There is also tearoom and gift shop located within the museum. NB. Library & Archives Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm
Reviewed By 675shayd - Barcelona, Spain
The museum is well worth a visit , we were meet my a friendly gentleman at the front desk and advised us to have a look at the short film about the history of the island .This was very informative and we were able to identify places later when we were travelling around the island , The collection has been very well presented and is a credit to the island
7. The Rover's Return
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mad_mikeManchester - Heald Green, United Kingdom
On the IOM for a day trip we were finding it difficult to spot a place to eat and drink and then walked round a corner and found The Rovers Return Not a place for those who prefer expensive cocktails but a real pub for people who like good beer.There were eight pumps working on the day, though I was not familiar with any of the beers. I told the young lady the type of beer I prefered and she pulled me a pint - spot on! Food is simple and goes well with the beer. My Chilli was served piping hot - excellent. No problem about returning here if I return to the island.
8. Isle of Man Bus and Rail
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4.5 based on 1,270 reviews
Reviewed By underwhisky
We purchased a Go Ticket for £52 which gave us unlimited travel on the Buses, Steam Railway, Electric Tram, Groudle Glen Railway and the small Mines Train in Laxey. We found all the public transport workers and volunteers on the railway very helpful and went out of their way to help us. We managed to see the whole of the Island during our 11 day stay. We stayed in Douglas which made local transport a viable option.
9. Home of Rest of Old Horses
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By mw314
We are regular visitors with one or more of our grandchildren and always enjoy seeing and feeding the horses and donkeys. The shop provides containers of food for the animals while the cafe looks after the food and drink needs for us. There are some sheds with books and bric a brac for sale while others contain rocking horses for use by children.
10. Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
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4.5 based on 1,029 reviews
Reviewed By mrcox21 - Oxford, United Kingdom
We visited in spring, in cold damp weather. However the horse-drawn tram was great fun. It moves along quite fast, and the horses only have to do a few trips before being rested back in their stable. The tramway connects the ferry terminal to the Manx electric railway terminus, and passes some interesting attractions along the promenade (eg the theatre) . The motorists are very polite and wait patiently for tram passengers to get on and off
