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Douglas is the Isle of Man capital with by far the highest
population at over 25,000. It is the island hub for shipping,
transport, shopping, and entertainment. It is also the home
of the government and main finance sector.
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Welcome to Douglas, situated on the east coast of the Isle of Man.
Douglas has been the island's capital since 1863 and holds most of the
island action. Its beautiful sea front is lined with picturesque hotels
and restaurants. The shopping high street is filled with familiar names
like Boots, Marks & Spencer, Next, etc, as well as many locally owned stores.
Parking is available on the sea front or in various car parks around the town.
Tourists staying in Douglas should think about where they want to be.
There are two sides to the hotel market. The south side is close to town,
steam railway, buses and sea terminal. The north side leaves behind the noise
of town and is closer to the Manx Electric Railway. From spring to early
autumn the Horse Drawn Trams run along the front. This can make a big
difference for those without cars, who wish to get along the 2 mile long
promenade. Buses and Taxis are also available.
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Saturday 10 May 2008 |
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Manx Youth Games. Youth Festival of Sport for children aged 8-14 years from all over the Isle of Man. From 10am to 4pm. National Sports Centre, Douglas. |
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Friday 09 May 2008 - Saturday 10 May 2008 |
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RBS International Manx Rally. The Isle of Man's premier rallying event. Over 120 stage miles on some of Europe's fastest tarmac roads. Commences at 7pm on 9th May, and finishes at 4pm on 10th. HQ at the TT Grandstand, Douglas. Various Venues, Douglas. Tel: 01624 626543. |
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Saturday 12 April 2008 - Saturday 14 June 2008 |
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Assignment Antarctica-Exhibition. 'Assignment Antarctica'-an exhibition by internationally renowned photographer Rick Tomlinson. At the Manx Museum, Douglas. Open from Monday to Saturday, 10am until 5pm. Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas. |
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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