Douglas Head Amphitheatre
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At the turn of the 20th century the Isle of Man was a popular holiday destination, and Douglas Head had many attractions, many of which have long since disappeared. One such attraction was the amphitheatre which remains in situ today; on this stage there took place many shows including minstrels, periottes, etc., all of which were ideal forms of entertainment to the discerning holidaymaker to the island. Cine footage exists of these entertainments but the popularity of the headland as a destination never really picked up after the war, with several of the other attractions being closed in 1939 and never re-opening, most notably the spectacular tramway.
