Douglas Attractions

Almost all of the places of any size are on the coast. Douglas (pop. 20,000) lies on a beautiful bay into which flow the little rivers Dhoo and Glass. The Promenade, 2 miles/3km long, is crowded with visitors in summer. The town offers every variety of accommodation, from luxury hotels to the most modest guest-houses, and a great range of tourist attractions -- large dance-halls, horse-drawn trams, an indoor swimming-pool and a golf-course. There are a number of handsome buildings, including the Legislative Building, home of the Manx parliament.

The Gaiety Theatre in Douglas offers a variety of entertainment from rock bands to comedy to drama and ballet. The Jubilee Clock was completed in 1887 at the foot of Victoria Street and Loch Promenade, also the site of the Sunken Garden.

Douglas is scheduled to host the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.