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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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  • Average
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Recent Reviews:

  • Julesam_13
    Nottinghamshire
    Castle Rushen
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 12th August 2017
    A wonderful Castle to visit and walk around inside and out amazing history. The castle do wedding ceremonies in the great hall but don't do receptions still it's an amazing setting for a Wedding 👰 Read full review
  • IanG9290YB
    York, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Just how you would expect a castle to be
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 10th August 2017
    This is probably the best castle I Have visited! Friendly staff very informative, great displays and rooms to look at. Wasn't expecting so much as what was in side! Thoroughly enjoyed! Great for... Read full review
  • 1991KEB
    Navarre, Florida
    Castle friendliness!!!
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 3rd August 2017
    The staff at this castle were extremely friendly and helpful. The castle itself was organized and a treat to walk through. The different rooms are fun to walk around. The stairs were easy to use... Read full review
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