Castletown

Castletown (in Manx: Balley Chashtal) is a city of the Isle of Man, a crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea.

Castle Rushen

Understand

Castletown was the capital of the Isle of Man until 1869.

Get in

By plane
  • 🌍 Isle of Man Airport (IOM  IATA Ronaldsway Airport). the main civilian airport on the Isle of Man, is located near Castletown and has daily flights from many airports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.  

By train

By bus

Regular buses from Douglas via Port St Mary and Port erin (route numbers 1, 2, 11 and 12) and occasional buses from Peel (Service No. 8)

Get around

See

Landmarks
  • 🌍 Rushen Castle (Cashtal Rosien). A beautifully restored 16th century castle. Located in the ancient capital of the Isle of Man, Castletown, the impressive fortress of was once home to the Kings and Lords of Mann. Originally built for a Norse king in 1265, it was developed by successive rulers between the 13th and 16th centuries. During its time it was used as a fortress, royal residence, a mint and even a prison. Adult: £6, Child: £3.  
  • 🌍 St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 9 Hope St, ☎ +44 1624 82 22 72. A very plain but pleasant small 19th century church. 

Museums
  • 🌍 Nautical Museum, Bridge Street. The main focus of the museum is Peggy of Castletown, an 18th-century yacht. 
  • 🌍 Old Grammar School, ☎ +44 1624 648017. A history museum located in a very old building. Open seasonally. 
  • 🌍 The Old House of Keys (in Manx: Shenn-thie y Chiare as Feed), IM9 1LA. This building was used by the House of Keys, the lower house of Tynwald, until 1874, when the parliament was moved to Douglas.  
  • 🌍 Manx Aviation and Military Museum. A museum dedicated to the aviation and military history, located next to Ronaldsway Airport. 
  • 🌍 Museum of the Manx Regiment. Located right next to the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, this small building houses an exhibition dedicated to the 15th (Isle of Man) Light Anti Aircraft Regiment. 

Do

Buy

Eat

There are many cafes, restaurants and pubs in Castletown, serving anything from a takeaway sandwich to a three course five star meal.

Drink

There are many places to drink in Castletown, from typical British pubs to cocktail and wine bars.

Sleep

There are a few bed and breakfasts in Castletown


It is strongly that you book ahead especially in the TT Season when rooms will be at a premium.

Stay safe

The Isle of Man is largely a very safe place but petty crime does occur, and as with any destination, tourists should always be on their guard.

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