Douglas Trip Overview
Steeped in the history of Viking invaders and blessed with a captivating landscape of glittering seas and rolling hills, the Isle of Man is unique amongst the islands of Britain. Home to Manx cats, the iconic TT races and the world’s oldest continuous parliament, you’ll journey into the heart of a land filled with ancient myths and legends in the company of Nigel, a man who arrived here thirty years ago, married a Manx girl and refused to leave.
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Douglas, Isle of Man
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Douglas, , Isle of Man
Steeped in the history of Viking invaders and blessed with a captivating landscape of glittering seas and rolling hills, the Isle of Man is unique amongst the islands of Britain. Home to Manx cats, the iconic TT races and the world’s oldest continuous parliament, you’ll journey into the heart of a land filled with ancient myths and legends in the company of Nigel, a man who arrived here thirty years ago, married a Manx girl and refused to leave.
Stop At: Castle Rushen, Castletown Square, Castletown IM9 1LD
One of the finest medieval castles in the British Isles, built by the Norse kings and besieged by Robert the Bruce.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Old House of Keys, Castletown
A fascinating visit to the site of the original Manx Tynwald, home to the world’s oldest continuous parliament.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cregneash, Cregneash, Isle of Man
Home to Manx cats and Loghtan sheep, Cregneash is a living museum that perfectly illustrates the life of the crofters and farmers who lived and worked on the island during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Duration: 45 minutes
Spanning nearly a thousand years of history, the atmospheric ruins of Peel Castle date back to the Viking invaders of the 11th century.
Duration: 30 minutes