Port Soderick
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| Port Soderick | |
  Port Soderick shown within the Isle of Man |
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| Population | (2006 Census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Braddan |
| Sheading | Middle |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
| Postcode district | IM4 |
| Dialling code | 01624 |
| Police | Isle of Man |
| Fire | Isle of Man |
| Ambulance | Isle of Man |
| House of Keys | Middle |
| List of places: Isle of Man | |
Port Soderick is a small hamlet to the south of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, once famed for its pleasure grounds and beach. In latter years there have been various attempts to rejuvenate the area all of which have been unsuccessful to date, but the area is still of interest as much of the attractions and ambience of a bygone age remain in tact. The beach area boasts its own small promenade and hotel (latterly named "The Anchor", a suspended walkway (now closed and deemed unsafe), children's play area, jetty served by local ferry services, former oyster beds, large building formerly housing an amusement arcade, paddling pool (long since filled in by shingle from the incoming tide, and access the nearby glen of the same name. These days the place is something of a ghost town, disturbed only by the occasional dog walker but it once had its own funicular railway linking the sea level resort with the Douglas Head Marine Drive Railway atop the cliffs above, the remnants of which can still be traced today.
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