Back in Victorian times Camera Oscuras around Britain were popular attractions drawing large queues of people eager to see the projected images. A Camera Obscura is essentially a dark room in which a small apperture allows an image from outside to be projected on to a surface. Think of it as being able to see the outdoors, indoors! Doesn’t sound much these days but back then it was the height of entertainment!
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In terms of its position on Douglas promenade it’s harder to find a location more central than that of the Palace Hotel & Casino Isle of Man. The Palace is another of those hotels that seems to attract families and business visitors in equal measure. The Palace Hotel boasts an impressive array of facilities including the Isle of Man’s only casino and numerous function rooms which are very popular for local weddings, we held our reception there!
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The Sefton Hotel is in my humble opinion the best of all the Isle of Man hotels. It’s certainly the one that I would be most comfy recommending to friends and family. Located almost smack bang in the centre of Douglas promenade you are 2 minutes away from the Villa Marina and literally a stone throw from the Gaiety Theatre. Because of it’s ideal location the Sefton has enjoyed stays from many celebrities filming on the island.
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Looking out over the Royal Bank of Scotland building and the Centenary Clock (outside of what was Bushy’s) this webcam gives you a view of what will welcome you if you come to the island via the Steam Packet. I think it’s fair to say that Douglas promenade isn’t quite the majestic site it once was!
Webcam of Douglas Promenade on the Isle of Man.
There is no denying that a lot of what the Isle of Man has to offer is very weather dependent. Thankfully though there are still things to do if the weather isn’t so great and one of those things is Lazer Blast.
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There are certain images that people always associate with the Isle of Man. One is the three legs, one is the Manx cat in profile looking towards you, right up there with those other 2 is that of the Laxey Wheel, the largest working water wheel in the world.
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