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Douglas

Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man, has a population of over 25,000 and is situated on the east coast on the 2-mile crescent of Douglas Bay. Still retaining its Victorian charm, Douglas is also an important international centre of banking, finance and commerce boasting an excellent choice of restaurants and wine bars, shopping facilities featuring many major high street stores plus a number of specialist shops, and attractive waterside pubs and cafes.

Douglas Promenade feature the world's oldest horse drawn trams. The town is also home to the superb Gaiety Theatre and the splendidly maintained buildings and gardens of the Villa Marina, both of which present a year round programme of entertainment, theatre, film, art and music. The award winning Manx Museum is an excellent starting point for visitors keen to discover more about the Island. Noble's Park has a range of attractions including the TT Grandstand which marks the start and finish line of the TT Races & Manx Grand Prix Races where you can see the professional riders race past at speeds of over 150mph.

Popular attractions in Douglas include the following: