Douglas. The Capital of the Isle Of Man.
Details
Accessibility:
For accessibility information please see Douglas Borough Council website which gives specific information on public toilets and parking. http://douglas.im/
Brief Description:
Douglas is the capital and largest town on the Isle of Man. It is the Government and Financial centre and houses the Police Headquarters. It has a long sandy beach and promenade, a Port and Marina. It is home to the TT grandstand where you can see the start and finish of the race.
There are plenty of websites with information including:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas,_Isle_of_Man
https://www.visitisleofman.com/visitor-information/explore/towns-and-villages/douglas-and-the-east
For specific Douglas venues please see our website (many more are constantly being added): https://seearoundbritain.com/location/isle-of-man
For a guide to genealogy in Douglas see the following:
https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Isle_of_Man_Genealogy
www.genuki.org.uk/big/iom
https://www.facebook.com/groups/466196900237509/
Further Information:
Address:
Douglas Borough Council, Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas. IM99 1AD
Email:
enquiries@douglas.gov.im and an email can also be sent via http://www.douglas.gov.im
Telephone:
01624 696300 (Douglas Borough Council)
Website:
Opening Times:
Town Hall opening hours: Mon to Fri: 8.45am to 5.15pm
Directions:
Douglas is situated on the east coast. It is about 9miles (14km) north of the airport and 15miles (25km) south of Ramsey. OS SC
Transport:
Douglas Horse Trams run from May to September along the bay, see website for details and timetable: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/heritage-railways/horse-trams/
Douglas has a Steam Railway (heading south to Port Erin) and Electric Railway (heading north to Ramsey).
Bus station in Lord Street.
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Ferry Port. Douglas can be accessed by ferry from England and Ireland for information see: https://www.steam-packet.com/
Amenities:
Douglas offers a wide range of amenities including churches, shops, banks, accommodation, cafes, museums, a theatre, cinema, the Camera Obscura, sports facilities and much more.