10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Douglas That You Shouldn't Miss

February 21, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Nestled along the east coast of the Isle of Man, the small holiday resort of Douglas oozes charm. Visitors may enjoy horse-drawn tram rides along its pedestrian shopping promenade, dotted with restored 19th century buildings and lining the shore with independent boutiques and High Street shops. The new Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre Complex entertain with all sorts of performing arts and films, while the gardens and museums sprinkled throughout the town promise relaxation and culture.
Restaurants in Douglas

1. Gaiety Theatre

Harris Promenade Unit 8, Douglas IM1 2HH +44 1624 694500 http://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/
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5.0 based on 192 reviews

Gaiety Theatre

Reviewed By Jessisaw

Whether you see a show or tour the building, visiting the theatre is a must-do whilst in town. Calendar Girls was especially fantastic and it was a privilege to be their on the first night - with no social distancing - a fantastic performance.

2. The Lady Chauffeurs

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5.0 based on 43 reviews

The Lady Chauffeurs

Taxis and Tours see the TT course in style, on one of our private luxury tours. We will whisk you away on a lap of the world famous TT and MGP course and learn how our island became the road racing capital of the world Or Spend some time exploring the stunning IOM Prices available on enquiry.

3. Albany Isle of Man Tea & Tours

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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Albany Isle of Man Tea & Tours

An Albany Tour will make your day memorable with our daily tours & our Manx gourmet delights all served by your very own butler. Spacious comfortable air conditioned minibus. Great photo opportunities at the familiar sites and off the beaten track. Albany Tours prides itself on the personal. If there’s somewhere special you’d like to visit, I’ll be happy to accommodate your wishes.

4. The Tynwald Library

Finch Road Legislative Buildings, Douglas IM1 1EJ +44 1624 685520 [email protected] http://www.tynwald.org.im/links/tls/Pages/default.aspx
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

The Tynwald Library

Take a free guided tour of the historic Tynwald Chambers, the national parliament of the Isle of Man and the oldest continuous parliament in the world! The tour encompasses the three chambers of Tynwald: the House of Keys, the Legislative Council and the Court of Tynwald. While on the tour, you'll learn the history of the Isle of Man's political system and how it came into existence as well as the history of these landmark buildings. The tours last approximately 1:30 to 2 hours and commence on Mondays at 2:00pm and Fridays at 11:00am. Tours at other times may be possible, call ahead to check availability.

5. Leela's Kitchen Cookery Workshop

58 St. Catherines Drive, Douglas IM1 4BF +44 7624 240200 [email protected] http://www.leelaskitchen.co.uk
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Leela's Kitchen Cookery Workshop

Hi and thank you for visiting Leela's Kitchen. I am Kumar Menon the third generation from a family who traded in spices from the 1950's back in Kerala - India. I moved to the Isle of Man in 2003 a small island between Ireland and U.K as a catering student and fell in love with this beautiful island. I started Leela's kitchen four years ago in memory of my late grandma Leela - the inspiration behind my culinary journey. I also have a ten year old daughter named Leela who is very much interested in food and has recently travelled to India with me to check out the spice markets. I started operating my business offering healthy Indian cookery workshops to my clients at their residence. The business has grown from workshops to providing tailor made dinner parties, and bespoke marinated meats. As part of developing Leela's kitchen I launched my premium range of spices to the world - Eight freshly ground/whole spices hand packed on the Isle of Man, U.K. My love for healthy food made way to launch the new spice range that will be provided not only to the residents of Isle of Man, but also to clients across the globe who love fresh and healthy products. The Eight spices launched so far is Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Chilli powder, Mild Curry Powder, Vindaloo curry powder (Authentic Goan recipe), Black mustard seeds, Garam masala and Black peppercorns (aka the Black gold). I hope you will all enjoy my spices - from my family to yours!! Your review is very important to me. Thankyou :)

6. Manx Museum

Manx Museum Kingswood Grove, Douglas IM1 3LY +44 1624 648000 [email protected] http://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/manx-museum/
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4.5 based on 963 reviews

Manx Museum

From Viking treasure finds, natural wonders of the world, the famous TT Races and wartime internment – you’ll find something to appeal to everyone at the Manx Museum.The museum has plenty of interactive displays, films and a wide range of exhibits which will help you uncover the Isle of Man’s history and heritage.Make a beeline for the Manx Museum early on in your visit as it’s a great starting point if you are looking to explore the Island’s heritage attractions. The National Art Gallery in the museum contains work from a number of famous artists including Archibald Knox, William Hoggat and John Miller Nicholson and there’s also a national library and well stocked archives for those visitors keen to explore the Island’s history further.There is also tearoom and gift shop located within the museum. NB. Library & Archives Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm

Reviewed By 675shayd - Barcelona, Spain

The museum is well worth a visit , we were meet my a friendly gentleman at the front desk and advised us to have a look at the short film about the history of the island .This was very informative and we were able to identify places later when we were travelling around the island , The collection has been very well presented and is a credit to the island

7. The Rover's Return

11 Church Street, Douglas IM1 2AG +44 1624 676459 http://www.bushys.com/the-rovers-return/
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

The Rover's Return

Reviewed By mad_mikeManchester - Heald Green, United Kingdom

On the IOM for a day trip we were finding it difficult to spot a place to eat and drink and then walked round a corner and found The Rovers Return Not a place for those who prefer expensive cocktails but a real pub for people who like good beer.There were eight pumps working on the day, though I was not familiar with any of the beers. I told the young lady the type of beer I prefered and she pulled me a pint - spot on! Food is simple and goes well with the beer. My Chilli was served piping hot - excellent. No problem about returning here if I return to the island.

8. Isle of Man Bus and Rail

Douglas +44 1624 662525 http://www.gov.im/publictransport/
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4.5 based on 1,270 reviews

Isle of Man Bus and Rail

Reviewed By underwhisky

We purchased a Go Ticket for £52 which gave us unlimited travel on the Buses, Steam Railway, Electric Tram, Groudle Glen Railway and the small Mines Train in Laxey. We found all the public transport workers and volunteers on the railway very helpful and went out of their way to help us. We managed to see the whole of the Island during our 11 day stay. We stayed in Douglas which made local transport a viable option.

9. A.R.E Motorcycle Collection

The Old Vicarage Main Road, Kirk Michael, Douglas IM6 2HD +44 1624 878242 http://www.aremuseum.com
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

A.R.E Motorcycle Collection

Reviewed By Mandy50_12

Although the museum was closed the owner kindly showed us around as we were from Guernsey. He was very friendly and informative and the bikes were in fantastic condition. Definitely worth visiting if you like classic bikes.

10. Isle of Man Welcome Centre

Sea Terminal, Douglas IM1 2BX +44 1624 686801 https://www.gov.im/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/isle-of-man-welcome-centre/
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Isle of Man Welcome Centre

Reviewed By PeteH92 - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

We were staying on the Isle of Man for 4 days so called into the welcome centre to get information about things to do. Very helpful staff advised us on the various things to see and do, and we suggested we bought a Go Explore card which saved us money.

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