The ‘Calf of Man’ is separated from the mainland by Calf Sound and the small rocky islet of ‘Kitterland’.Ī short drive along the south coast from Castletown lies the Calf of Man, the southernmost tip of the Isle of Man. All of these services are fantastic and a ‘must do’ while on the island.įrom Douglas you can venture north on the Manx Electric Railway ( blue line on the map) or you can head south on the Isle of Man Steam Railway ( brown line on the map). Once you’ve finished exploring the sights of Douglas, you can venture further afield using one of the three heritage railways which are operated by the Isle of Man Rail Company. The museum displays cover every aspect of island history (10,000 years of it!) from the Viking era to the modern era. One of the best museums in the country is the Manx Museumwhich is located in downtown Douglas. This neighbourhood is relaxed and sleepy during the day but comes alive at night, offering lots of entertainment and dining options. Wedged between the Isle of Man Sea Terminal and Douglas Railway station is the Douglas Marina and Quayside precinct, which is home to numerous cafes, bars and restaurants (see the ‘Eating Out’ section for more details). All 40 crewmen were rescued successfully. The refuge was constructed two years after a ship, the ‘ St. Mary’s Isle, just offshore from the Sea terminal, is the medieval-looking ‘ Tower of Refuge’ which was built in 1832 as a refuge for anyone shipwrecked on the isle. Mary’s Isle, a partly submerged reef in Douglas harbour.
Built in 1832, the Tower of Refuge sits atop St.
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