The camera Obscura is a great Victorian gem unfortunately the opening hours are very limited . It's not going to set your world alight but at £2 entry it's worth every penny. Run by volunteers who were helpful and happy. Well worth the walk up the hill.

This was an amazing experience and suitable for all ages - it was a wonderful invention and when you entered the obscura the 11 views were really good - although it was a little overcast when we went recently. You could also go outside and look back on the obscura and the people inside could see you. It is run... More

This camera obscura was very popular in the 1880's up to about the 1980's when it closed and was in danger of being lost for ever. However it was restored and is now once again a great visitor attraction. The views of Douglas Day and the hills in the distance are stunning. Not to be missed.

This is a great example of a “Victorian age” built Camera Obscura still in original condition. This one was first opened in the 1890’s and the full name for it is The Great Union Camera Obscura. It is located on Douglas head and has great views of the harbour, lighthouse and Douglas bay. Unlike some Camera Obscura’s this one has... More

this was amazing to visit. Pictures so clesr, watching the grass move in the breeze and the sea. So cheap to go in, everyone should visit

This is a great example of a “Victorian age” built Camera Obscura still in original condition. This one was first opened in the 1890’s and the full name for it is The Great Union Camera Obscura. It is located on Douglas head and has great views of the harbour, lighthouse and Douglas bay. Unlike some Camera Obscura’s this one has... More

This is a great example of a “Victorian age” built Camera Obscura still in original condition. This one was first opened in the 1890’s and the full name for it is The Great Union Camera Obscura. It is located on Douglas head and has great views of the harbour, lighthouse and Douglas bay. Unlike some Camera Obscura’s this one has... More

Make sure you have the up to date opening times, and get good directions. You can't park right outside it, you have to negotiate steps or gradients whichever way you approach it. I loved it! such simple principles with such basic equipment giving such a great result - I'm surprised there aren't more of these around. The volunteers meeting and... More

Situated on Douglas Head, overlooking the beautifully panoramic Douglas Bay and harbour, this recently resored piece of Victoriana is a real gem. The Obscura is unique, I believe, as it is the only one in the world with 11 mirrors. The Isle of Man Government bought the structure just over 10 years ago to preserve it for posterity and to... More