Castletown, Isle of Man

Explore Castletown Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Castletown was the Manx capital until 1869 and this is evident in the well preserved medieval castle. Castletown has a lot of charm with a working harbour, narrow streets and is probably the town with most historical interest to Isle of Man visitors. The town sits on the northwest side of Castletown Bay with the islands airport just 2km to the northeast of the town.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches in Rushen. You can even take a look at our list of Rushen dog friendly beaches or even our Isle Of Man Blue Flag beach list.

Castletown Rushen Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Langness Lighthouse

The Langness Lighthouse was established in 1880 at Dreswick Point on the eastern side. The lighthouse has a white tower 19 metres high and incorporates 77 steps to the top of the tower. Read more…
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Old House of Keys

The Old House of Keys is the former meeting place of the House of Keys, the lower house of Tynwald, the Isle of Man’s parliament. It is located across the street from Castle Rushen in Castletown, the former capital of the Isle of Man, in the southeast of the island. The building is now a museum and has been restored to its appearance in 1866, which was chosen Read more…
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Derbyhaven Beach

Derbyhaven beach is within a sheltered shallow bay and has some protection from St Michael’s Island which is also known as Fort Island. Derbyhaven beach, which is also an area of special scientific interest, provides feeding and roosting habitats for migrating and breeding birds. A very popular bay with windsurfers and divers. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre

Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre is managed by Manx Wildlife Trust, sitting between the limestone quarry and the lime kilns on the shore overlooking Castletown Bay. A display area and short film show off the rich coastal flora and bird life on the Scarlett Peninsula. A Nature Trail explores the beautiful coastal scenery, spectacular limestone and volcanic rock formations, flowers and Read more…
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St. Michael’s Isle

St. Michael’s Isle is now a small peaceful bird sanctuary and golf course that hides its ferocious past. The island has been the home to a number of big battles defending the island against invading Scots in later years the fort was reinforced in the 1640s to protect against attacks from France and Spain and then later again in the Read more…
Place to eat

Cafe Bar Two Six

Cafe Bar Two Six serves a selection of breakfasts, brunches and bites. Read more…
Castle-Rushen

Castle Rushen

Castle Rushen is located in the Isle of Man’s historic capital, Castletown, in the southeast of the island. Castle Rushen was built by the Norse King Reginald in the late 1100’s, then enhanced by successive rulers until the 1600s. You can climb the stone spiral staircases to the roof where you can enjoy panoramic views of Castletown and beyond. Inside Read more…
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Castletown Beach

Castletown Beach stretches out westwards from the town and is a pebble and sand beach although at high tide you will only get pebbles. This horseshoe-shaped bay is popular with watersports. You have all the facilities of the town on hand. Read more…
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Rushen Abbey

Rushen Abbey was founded in 1134 and is now a heritage centre (part of the ‘Story of Mann’) with a building containing artefacts and telling the history of Rushen Abbey and the surrounding area. The abbey also has some nice garden areas,. Read more…
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