Castletown
Castletown is a fishing port in the south of the Isle of Man. For some 800 years it was the island's capital, but in the 19th century government functions moved away to Douglas.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Isle Of Man Airport and Castle Rushen.
Isle Of Man Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Dankarran, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Isle of Man Airport is the main civilian airport on the Isle of Man. It is located in the south of the island at Ronaldsway near Castletown, 6 nautical miles southwest of Douglas, the island's capital.
Castle Rushen
Museum
Photo: Manxruler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Castle Rushen is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the Island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east.
Old House of Keys
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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 south of the island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port St Mary and Port Erin.
Port St Mary
Photo: Richard Hoare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Port St Mary is a village near the southwest tip of the Isle of Man. It has a small harbour for leisure and fishing craft, but the main reason to visit is to explore the peninsula beyond, which has a scenic hamlet, gaping chasms, megaliths and clifftop views.
Port Erin
Photo: Richard Hoare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Port Erin is a village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Man. Most tourists just day-trip, and it's a very quiet place in the evening.
Castletown
- Location: Isle of Man, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
54.0746° or 54° 4′ 29″ northLongitude
-4.6582° or 4° 39′ 30″ westPopulation
3,100Elevation
16 metres (52 feet)Open location code
9C6Q38FR+VPGeoNames ID
9782169
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Castletown” goes by many names.
- Manx: “Balley Chashtal”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ronaldsway and Derbyhaven.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Castletown railway station and Castletown Bay.
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