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All Year: Daily, 9am - 5pm
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Ample, close by.
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History
The Villa Marina started as an Estate. The land was acquired by George
Steuart, who shortly after the purchase died in 1806. Some of the land
was sold off and on the rest a house was built by the late Steuart's son
for his mother. Upon Mrs Steuart's
death the house become a school and then a governor residence. The latter
in 1861 indicated the starting move from the capital then in Castletown to
Douglas, as accommodation in Castletown was unavailable for the new
Lieutenant Governor Pigott.
In 1868 the Estate was bought by Henry Bloom Noble for £7,000. Upon his
death in 1903 the Estate was offered for sale as a tourist site to Douglas
Corporation in his will. In 1910, the Villa Marina Estate, then known as
Marina Lodge, was purchased
by Douglas Corporation from Noble's Trustees for £60,000. The Villa Marina
Royal Hall and Gardens were opened in the the summer of 1913.
Extensions to the Villa Marina were made in 1931. These included
the Colonnade, Veranda, Public Conveniences and Arcade.
In 1973, the Reading Room was converted into a Conference Hall.
A new bandstand was erected at the Villa Marina in 1996. In 2001, the
Villa Marina underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment, which was
completed early in 2004.
Location
The Villa Marina is located along Harris Promenade overlooking Douglas
Bay.
By Vehicle:
Travel to Douglas and then along the sea front to Harris Promenade.
By Bus:
Douglas can be reached by most main bus routes: 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's,
and 6's, as well as many others minor routes. On the island most routes leads
to/from Douglas.
By Railway:
By Electric Railway, take the trams heading to Douglas. Then walk along
the Promenade to Harris Promenade and the Villa Marina.
(Note: It is a long walk, there are always buses and in the summer a regular
service by the Horse Drawn Trams.)
By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk along the Promenade
to Harris Promenade and the Villa Marina.
Visiting the Villa Marina
The Gardens are open to the public all year round. In the summer outside
concerts are held on the grounds. The Villa Marina main complex was
rebuilt and opened to the public again in April 2004. A range of
facilities are available in the new complex, as well as the Royal Hall
for concerts. Check listings for events held there.
Royal Hall
With sound, stage and lighting technology, this 1500 seat venue is perfect for
concerts, shows and events. There is a spacious dance floor.
Broadway Cinema
State of the art cinema entertaining all the family with a range of new and old
favourites.
Promenade Suite
Often rented room for meetings, events and local interest shows.
Dragon's Castle
Dedicated soft play area over many levels for children. Refreshment counter
as well as seperate party room available.
Colonnade Gardens
Popular raised walkway, which links to the Villa Marina Gardens. Take in the
wonderful sea views as well as the refreshing sea air.
| Events |
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Friday 19 June 2009 - Sunday 05 July 2009 |
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An Exhibition Of Paintings. An Exhibition of Paintings by David Fletcher at the Sayle Gallery, Villa Marina Colonnade Douglas. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1.30pm-4.40 pm, Sayle Gallery, Douglas. |
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Sunday 05 July 2009 - Tuesday 28 July 2009 |
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Brass Band Concerts (July). Sunday Concerts at 3pm. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm. All concerts in the Villa Marina Arcade or on Sunday in the Gardens if fine. July 5th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 28th. Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, DOUGLAS, www.iomarts.com. |
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Saturday 18 July 2009 |
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That's Entertainment!. Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass present 'That's Entertainment!' at the Villa Marina Royal Hall at 7.30pm. Royal Hall, Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, DOUGLAS. |
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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| Publications |
Douglas Remembered
Allan B. Gill
Allan B Gill, Paperback, 08 December, 1999
ISBN: 0953765407
List Price: £6.99
Used Price: £30.55
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