Douglas holidays in Isle of Man

Very much the Victorian-style seaside town with a curving row of impressive buildings arching along the Promenade, Douglas is the Isle of Man's largest town. Although now a busy financial centre with thriving shops, cafes, bars and places of entertainment, a walk around town will unearth a myriad places of historic interest, quayside pubs and the starting point of both the Steam and Manx Electric Railways.

If you are interested in exploring the island's heritage, Douglas is a great place to start. The Story of Mann trail, which guides around some of the most iconic sites, begins at the Manx Museum, which itself gives an introduction to everything from the island's...