Castletown

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County - Isle of Man | Map
Tel code: 01624 | code search
Postcode: IM9 | code search
Population: 3100
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Hauntings and Ghosts:
Grey Lady of Castle Rushen
Folk Customs:
Manx Broth Wedding Custom
Tynwald Day

Castletown Events

August
Southern Gardeners Summer Show

September
European Vintage Ploughing Championship
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Castletown - once the island's capital and seat of government - is a charming town filled with historic sights. It also offers a good spread of modern facilities including an internationally renowned, 18- hole championship golf course. At the heart of Castletown, towering above the harbour, is Castle Rushen, an imposing and wonderfully preserved medieval castle. Around the town, the narrow streets and quaint cottages bring back the atmosphere of a bygone age as evocatively as its period buildings. The Old Grammar School, originally a church, dates from the 13th Century, and The Old House Of Keys, restored to look as it did in the 1860s, gives visitors an understanding of the island's eventful political past, while the centrepiece in the Nautical Museum is an 18th Century yacht called Peggy. In Castletown, you can hop aboard a steam train, stroll around the market and a variety of fascinating shops, or take a walking tour of the town. Experienced hikers might like to try the Millennium Way footpath to Ramsay. Situated on Castletown Bay, the town is great for fishing, sailing and watersports - and the annual Tin Bath Championship, attended by thousands, raises lots of laughs as well as money for charity.

Attraction

Castle Rushen
Heliopter/Fixed Wing Lessons
Nautical Museum
Old Grammar School
Old House of Keys
Scarlett Visitor Centre

Estate Agent

Dean Wood

Golf Club

Castletown Golf Club

School

King William's College

Shops

Rural Arts & Crafts
Boho Sky Isle of Man

Antiques

McMillan
Bell J & H

Places to Stay near Castletown

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Ramada Da Vincis Hotel (30.66 miles)

Ramada Da Vincis Hotel

Located less than one mile from Derry City Centre, close to all major routes in and out of the city. A well established modern three star hotel comprising of 65 bedrooms, choice of bars, Grillroom ... More | visit website

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Angel House (31.32 miles)

Angel House
Located right on the border in north-west Northern Ireland, in County Derry, Londonderry is a historic town full of culture, attractions and nightlife. Our B&B provides a welcoming base from which to explore the historically ... More | visit website
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Laburnum Lodge (31.56 miles)

Laburnum Lodge
Detached Chalet Bungalow within five minutes drive of the city centre and fifteen minutes from the City of Derry Airport (depending on how fast you are driving) Modern accommodation, dining room with tea/coffee making ... More | visit website
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Walled City Apartments (33.09 miles)

Walled City Apartments
Walled City Apartments provide stylish, self-catering accommodation next to Derrys historic heart and are the perfect place to stay during your visit to the City. Walled City Apartments offer amazing value for money. Each of our ... More | visit website
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Dungiven Castle (35.33 miles)

Dungiven Castle

Immersed within 22 acres of pristine landscape gardens, on the A6 between Belfast and Derry, this beautifully restored 15th century castle boasts spectacular views over the Sperrin Mountains.

Dungiven Castle is centrally located between 2 of ... More | visit website

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Causeway Tavern B&B (41.21 miles)

Causeway Tavern B&B
The Causeway Tavern bed & breakfast is a family run licensed establishment, situated at the heart of the causeway coast in the little hamlet of Lisngunogue near Bushmills. This peaceful little village comes to life ... More | visit website
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Bayview Hotel (41.21 miles)

Bayview Hotel

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The Bayview Hotel opened in 2001 and is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Giant's Causeway and ... More

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Ken Mar House (43.91 miles)

Our bed & breakfast offers superb accomodation - two family rooms and one double room. The accomodation at Ken-Mar includes a generous breakfast menu including full irish cooked breakfasts and a range of fresh fruit ... More | visit website
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Morning Calm B&B (43.91 miles)

Morning Calm B&B
Morning Calm B&B offers stylish, comfortable accommodation in a convenient location. Situated in the market town of Ballymoney, it is the ideal base from which to explore the nearby Blue Flag beaches, the famous Giant's ... More | visit website
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Aldpallyards (44.72 miles)

Aldpallyards

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Enjoy our Beautiful En-Suite Bedrooms. Family and double rooms available as well as Twins and Single rooms. We also cater for disabled guests with a number of ground floor rooms ... More

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