Douglas Head (Manx: Kione_Ghoolish) is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include Snaefell Mountain and Laxey.
Until 1870, the headland was originally owned by The Nunnery Estate when Sir John Goldie-Taubman gave part of it to 'the people of Douglas' by donating it to Douglas Town Council. The headland was a popular area during the Victorian tourism period with access available via South Quay or by using the three steam ferries of Douglas Harbour Ferry Service.
Douglas Head LighthouseManx RadioDouglas Head AmphitheatreDouglas Head HotelGrand Union Camera ObscuraThe Black MastWarwick TowerDouglas Head Funicular RailwayDouglas Head Marine Drive RailwayPort Skillicon PoolDouglas Head RestaurantDouglas Head is home to three memorials:
A statue of RNLI founder and Isle of Man resident Sir William Hillary who was the man behind the building of the Tower of Refuge on Conister RockA large stone anchor is dedicated to the contribution and sacrifice made by Manx people during the Battle of Trafalgar and was placed on the headland marking the bi-centenary of that eventA granite bollard and plinth from the harbourside in the Isle of Whithorn, giving thanks from the families and friends of those lost their lives in the Solway Harvester whose bodies were recovered by the Manx Government contrary to previous maritime traditionDuring the Second World War Douglas Head was the location of a major radar station called HMS ValkyrieExtensive radar research, development and training of systems and operators took place hereManx Radio, broadcasting from the head, was the first licensed independent station in the British IslesMarine Drive was a toll road, and the impressive arched gateway was the toll gateEvidence of the tramway exists in the landside arch where the overhead cable was attached to the stoneworkThe road runs the full length of Marine Drive however is closed to through traffic due to rock instabilitySections of the 1999 film Waking Ned were filmed on Marine Drive
