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Isle of Man

Isle of Man
Coastal walks, TT history and Celtic island life
From UK
1h 00min
Airport โ†’ City
11 km / 20 min
Day Budget
GBP 70-110
1h 00min
Flight Time
From London
11 km
Airport Distance
~20 min to Douglas
GBP
Currency
Manx Pound
18 C
Summer
Mild Atlantic island
GBP 70-110
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
May-Sep
Best Time
Longer days and TT season
Type G
Power Plugs
240V ยท Same as UK (3-pin)

What to see & do

Douglas Promenade
Victorian seafront and tram
Castle Rushen
Medieval fortress in Castletown
Laxey Wheel
Victorian waterwheel landmark
Peel Castle
Ruins on St Patrick's Isle
Snaefell Mountain
Summit views by tram or rail

From airport to city

IOM
Isle of Man Airport
Gateway to the city
Isle of Man Airport sits south of Douglas with bus and taxi links to the capital.
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Bus
Route 1 or 2 to Douglas
25 min
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Taxi
Approx. GBP 15-20 to Douglas
20 min
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Car hire
Useful for exploring the island
15 min

Where to eat

Tanroagan
Seafood
Local

Fresh Manx kippers, scallops and seafood in Peel.

14 North
Modern British
Popular

Seasonal island produce in a stylish Douglas restaurant.

The Shed
Pub
Classic

Cosy pub with Manx ales and hearty British plates.

The Bay
Seafood
Douglas

Harbourfront dining with views over Douglas Bay.

Noa Bakehouse
Bakery
Artisan

Excellent sourdough, pastries and coffee in Douglas.

The Falcon's Nest
Pub
Country

Traditional pub food in a scenic Tholt-y-Will setting.

Experiences

Douglas Promenade
Walk
Free
1-2 hrs

Stroll the Victorian seafront and ride the heritage horse tram.

Castle Rushen
Historic
GBP 8
1-2 hrs

Explore one of Europe's best-preserved medieval castles.

Laxey Wheel
Landmark
GBP 6
1 hr

Visit the Great Laxey Wheel, the world's largest working waterwheel.

Peel Castle
Historic
GBP 6
1-2 hrs

Wander the ruins of the 11th-century fortress on St Patrick's Isle.

Snaefell Mountain Railway
Scenic
GBP 11
Half day

Victorian electric railway to the island's highest point.

TT Course Drive
Experience
Car hire
2 hrs

Drive or ride the famous 37-mile Isle of Man TT motorcycle course.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 150+/night
The Chesterhouse Hotel

Comfortable seafront hotel on Douglas promenade.

Seafront
Restaurant
Douglas
Mid-Range GBP 90-140/night
Halvard Hotel

Friendly hotel in the heart of Douglas near the seafront.

Central
Character
Breakfast
Budget GBP 55-90/night
Regency Hotel

Practical budget hotel close to Douglas town centre.

Central
Simple
Good value

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