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Castle Rushen

Castle Street
Castletown
IM9 1LD

Castle / Fort

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Castle Rushen view from the harbour

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Facilities

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access - To first exhibition in the Castle courtyard and the bailey and grounds.
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Leisure Facilities

  • Shop

Payment Methods

  • Accepts major credit and debit cards
  • Approx length of visit - 1.5h
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times - For Groups
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Event Venue
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - 15

Opening Times

Summer (27 May 2017 - 4 Sept 2017)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00
Autumn (5 Sept 2017 - 3 Nov 2018)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 16:00

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Recent Reviews:

  • Subwebman
    Thornaby on Tees, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Great Medieval Castle
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 22nd June 2017
    This venue is worth the effort. There are a number of steps and stairways to negotiate, but you get good views from the top of the tower. All the staff were really friendly and helpful - always a... Read full review
  • Neil A
    Thornaby on Tees, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Well preserved castle
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 21st June 2017
    A very well preserved building with some rooms decorated to different periods. Lots of stairs but there are great views from the top. The towns free toilets are located in this building. Read full review
  • mandy d
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    This castle is a tardis!
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 20th June 2017
    Visited to explore and find out some Isle of Man history. Loved that they give 50% student admission discount. Staff working there were knowledgeable and keen to give information. Interesting to... Read full review
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