Castle Rushen was one of the most impressive medieval castles I have ever visited. Its towering stone walls, well-preserved structure, and commanding presence immediately transported me back in time. As I walked through its narrow passageways and climbed up to the battlements, I could almost imagine the lives of the kings and lords who once ruled from within these walls. The views overlooking Castletown and the surrounding harbour added to the sense of history and grandeur, making it a truly unforgettable experience

Not the best of days outside but it was surprising how warm it was inside the castle rooms. You start in the timeline room and then head to watch a video about the castle. Then you start your journey up the spiral staircase in to the rooms on each level until you get to the top. It was fun been up on the tallest turret with some strong winds to buffet you. Worth a visit and I am sure it would be lovely on a sunny day too!

Amazing Castle which I visited over the summer and nearly got locked in. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of incredible rooms to explore with interesting histories. Free disc-display parking nearby. Highly recommend visiting.

Fab castle! Lots to explore. 5 floors, so lots of steps. Tells the story of the castle, with some rooms made up from that period. Great views from the top of the tower on a clear day.

Much better than we thought it would be. Upon entering we thought the £14 entrance fee (£15.50 including donation) was a bit expensive for a small castle. However once inside you can walk around 75% of the outer wall, and can explore around 75% of the inner castle exploring loads of rooms each containing a small amount of reading to explain its history. Would recommend to kill 1-2 hour.

The castle is the backdrop to hundreds of years of history. A visit is highly recommended to learn more about the original centre of the island's politics. National Trust members can get free entry.

Probably one of the most well kept medieval castle in Europe. Built around 1200 AD under Viking King Rognvaldur, guarding the Silver Burn river entrance. Evidence suggests earlier foundations (c. 947 AD), with an oak beam dated to this period uncovered onsite. Expanded between the 13th–17th centuries into a concentric fortress with limestone walls up to 12 feet thick. Key additions included gatehouses, a curtain wall, and five defensive towers. Site of King Magnús Óláfsson's death (1265) and later besieged by Robert the Bruce in 1313 during Scotland's invasion. Served as a stronghold for the Kings of Mann and the Isles. Withstood sieges during the Scottish-Norwegian wars. Headquarters for the Stanley family, Lords of Mann. James Stanley (7th Earl) used it as a Royalist court during the English Civil War. His wife, Countess Charlotte, famously defended it until 1651. Held criminals, political dissenters (e.g., democracy activists Robert Fargher), and Bishop Thomas Wilson (imprisoned in 1722 for challenging state authority). Notoriously harsh conditions led to the 1891 opening of Victoria Road Prison. It has a concentric ddesign with outer glacis, moat, zigzagging barbican, and double portcullises with "murder holes" to trap attackers. 80-foot keep with four towers offering panoramic views of Castletown Harbour. Medieval kitchen with hearth, cooking spit, and cobblestone floor (still used for demonstrations). Secured Manx law books; features a 1597 clock gifted by Elizabeth I. Renovated residence called Derby house for James Stanley, featuring tapestries depicting the Battle of Bosworth. Hosted the House of Keys (early Manx parliament) until 1710 and housed the island's mint and law courts. Featured on the Isle of Man £5 banknote and the corvette HMS *Rushen Castle* during WWII. UNESCO Biosphere Partner since 2021. Climb the spiral staircases to see the stunning harbor views. Explore furnished chambers, prison cells, and the working medieval kitchen. Restored by Manx National Heritage in 1991, now a museum depicting 1,000 years of Manx rule. Venue for events like the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games closing ceremony. It’s also the start of the 28-mile Millennium Way hiking path to Ramsey. ✨Children born to female prisoners lived within the castle walls during its prison era—a stark contrast to its grim cells.

Good place and great guide who took us around the place and the explained the history of the place .

Very rude people on the door. We attempted to visit on 18th April and were told to go away as they were only open for pre booked tours. We attempted to ask whether anywhere else was open nearby, and were told to try a cafe and go away. Taking the hint, we went away, and won't be coming back.

Picked the wrong day to get in, seemed to be closed.

I loved it in there a must if you visit castletown in the Isle of man

Get yourself booked on a tour of the old house of keys for a fascinating presentation on the history of politics on the island. Well worth an hour of your time whilst you're visiting castletown.

Very clever way of giving you the historical information of the place

Total ignorance of history. Regular reference to English king English parliament English taxes etc and they should be referred to as British

Castle Rushen was one of the most impressive medieval castles I have ever visited. Its towering stone walls, well-preserved structure, and commanding presence immediately transported me back in time. As I walked through its narrow passageways and climbed up to the battlements, I could almost imagine the lives of the kings and lords who once ruled from within these walls. The views overlooking Castletown and the surrounding harbour added to the sense of history and grandeur, making it a truly unforgettable experience

Not the best of days outside but it was surprising how warm it was inside the castle rooms. You start in the timeline room and then head to watch a video about the castle. Then you start your journey up the spiral staircase in to the rooms on each level until you get to the top. It was fun been up on the tallest turret with some strong winds to buffet you. Worth a visit and I am sure it would be lovely on a sunny day too!

Amazing Castle which I visited over the summer and nearly got locked in. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of incredible rooms to explore with interesting histories. Free disc-display parking nearby. Highly recommend visiting.

Fab castle! Lots to explore. 5 floors, so lots of steps. Tells the story of the castle, with some rooms made up from that period. Great views from the top of the tower on a clear day.

Much better than we thought it would be. Upon entering we thought the £14 entrance fee (£15.50 including donation) was a bit expensive for a small castle. However once inside you can walk around 75% of the outer wall, and can explore around 75% of the inner castle exploring loads of rooms each containing a small amount of reading to explain its history. Would recommend to kill 1-2 hour.

The castle is the backdrop to hundreds of years of history. A visit is highly recommended to learn more about the original centre of the island's politics. National Trust members can get free entry.

Probably one of the most well kept medieval castle in Europe. Built around 1200 AD under Viking King Rognvaldur, guarding the Silver Burn river entrance. Evidence suggests earlier foundations (c. 947 AD), with an oak beam dated to this period uncovered onsite. Expanded between the 13th–17th centuries into a concentric fortress with limestone walls up to 12 feet thick. Key additions included gatehouses, a curtain wall, and five defensive towers. Site of King Magnús Óláfsson's death (1265) and later besieged by Robert the Bruce in 1313 during Scotland's invasion. Served as a stronghold for the Kings of Mann and the Isles. Withstood sieges during the Scottish-Norwegian wars. Headquarters for the Stanley family, Lords of Mann. James Stanley (7th Earl) used it as a Royalist court during the English Civil War. His wife, Countess Charlotte, famously defended it until 1651. Held criminals, political dissenters (e.g., democracy activists Robert Fargher), and Bishop Thomas Wilson (imprisoned in 1722 for challenging state authority). Notoriously harsh conditions led to the 1891 opening of Victoria Road Prison. It has a concentric ddesign with outer glacis, moat, zigzagging barbican, and double portcullises with "murder holes" to trap attackers. 80-foot keep with four towers offering panoramic views of Castletown Harbour. Medieval kitchen with hearth, cooking spit, and cobblestone floor (still used for demonstrations). Secured Manx law books; features a 1597 clock gifted by Elizabeth I. Renovated residence called Derby house for James Stanley, featuring tapestries depicting the Battle of Bosworth. Hosted the House of Keys (early Manx parliament) until 1710 and housed the island's mint and law courts. Featured on the Isle of Man £5 banknote and the corvette HMS *Rushen Castle* during WWII. UNESCO Biosphere Partner since 2021. Climb the spiral staircases to see the stunning harbor views. Explore furnished chambers, prison cells, and the working medieval kitchen. Restored by Manx National Heritage in 1991, now a museum depicting 1,000 years of Manx rule. Venue for events like the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games closing ceremony. It’s also the start of the 28-mile Millennium Way hiking path to Ramsey. ✨Children born to female prisoners lived within the castle walls during its prison era—a stark contrast to its grim cells.

Fab time. Patient, experienced, interested and friendly staff. Plenty of variety to choose from to add your personal touch. Brilliant on round

We had an adults birthday party here and it was so much fun! The staff were experienced and helpful as well as very laid back and patient, it was so nice to take our time throughout the evening (you can BYOB and bring in takeaways, so we had a few drinks and pizzas throughout the evening) and we suddenly realised we'd been there for over four hours! The price was incredibly reasonable, thank you so much for a wonderful night!

Very friendly and accommodating staff who give good advice on colours and techniques. The studio has a lovely atmosphere and they were very helpful to rush our items through the kiln before we left the island. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place for a party, great staff and creative, fun activity.

Great arty but relaxing time for both adults & kids alike!

The staff were very helpful and the painting itself is very mindful, the hours just get lost. Even if (like me) you aren't a talented artist, tips and help from staff get you well on your way.

Really enjoyable afternoon. Staff very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. What's good about the mugs and plates they are all usable as each piece is fired. Don't know why I waited so long before I visited Craftwork Studio.

Excellently restored and cared after steam train and station to suit. Thoroughly recommend

So much fun. It's really worth the price to take a ride.

2 adults 3 grandkids 10yr. 12 yr an 15-year-old - all enjoyed the ride from Castletown to Douglas. Lovely little station at Castletown - and the hustle and bustle of much bigger one at Douglas's. Whether you're into trains or not ?it's worth every penny . A wise family 2A 3C would buy the one card and save money ! Excellent value on a 3 day card -trains bus and tram are then all free !

Beautiful heritage railway station with very friendly staff. Time-frozen waiting room is a delight.

Hopped on the steam train here to Douglas. Station was very nice and well laid out. The trains where amazing. We rode with the guard as it was busy and he was a delight. Very knowledgeable and a highlight of our trip

Nice relaxing ride through the countryside

Really nice and cute little station that leads you into Castletown!

Had shutter blinds fitted this week and I'm so pleased with them!! The man that came to measure them and to fit them was very nice, friendly and helpful. Really good service and will definitely be using them again 👍 Thank you!!

Wouldn't go anywhere else . Professional, fair pricing , perfect. Chap that fitted the blinds was polite courteous and very good. We used them years ago and it was the only place we thought of.

Have purchased twice from this company as very satisfied with the products provided. I have wooden blinds. Made to measure. Consultation non pushy and friendly. Fitters do a fantastic job. All rubbish (including old blinds) taken away for disposal. Would highly recommend.

We are very pleased with our new shutter blinds. The process from start to finish went seamlessly - from arranging the home visit, measuring up,  receiving a quote and finally the installation. Mark is very professional, experienced and knowledgeable. He provided invaluable advice on our choice of shutters. The delivery was delayed by a few weeks (due to usual issues during lockdown) but we were kept informed along the way by a very friendly customer service team. The installation was carried out by Mark & Matt who did a very neat and professional job. Some of the trim was bespoke and attention to detail impressive. I doubt if we could have received such a high quality finish and attentive personal service if we had used one of the local franchised blind companies. We highly recommend this family run business. Thank you for making our house look beautiful Viking Blinds!

Viking blinds did an amazing job from the initial meeting to fitting the blinds. The staff are incredibly polite, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and put us at ease. So much so that we didn't feel any more quotes were necessary. We were prepared to pay a little extra if needed as we were confident they would do a good job. It turns out the price was cheaper than expected too! It was a tricky job for them as the blinds had to be fitted behind an oak frame with minimal clearance. This did present some challenges during the fitting stage but with some clever thinking it was resolved. The blinds look perfect and work very nicely. Matt the fitter was very friendly and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend these guys. A big thanks from Nick and Caitlin

So very pleased with the blinds that we have had fitted, we have had both vertical and roller blinds fitted, and the standard is superb. these blinds were very reasonably priced too, and it is reassuring that they come with a 4 year guarantee. The young man Dan who fitted them was a pleasure to have in our home, and very very efficient, thank you

Amazing customer care and service. From Mark's initial visit, he was so knowledgable and friendly. We had two diffrent types of blinds installed and they are of a very high quality and have been superbly fitted my both Mark and Matt who was also very friendly. We are so pleased with the finished result and would recommend Viking Blinds. Absolutly First Class. Thank you Sam and Chris Osman - Merstone, Isle of Wight

Lovely place for a walk, really enjoyed the geology and history.

Very nice coastal walk and sight seeing.

Great walk around the headland. Amazing waves, breeze and vuews

Still panoramic views there is a live stream cam

A lovely walk and well worth a visit to the only building standing is visitors centre it's only open 2pm every Saturday I belive. 🇮🇲

Great place to relax and walk Rosie my dog . Beautiful scenery.

Always nice vibes, love climbing down there. Nice for sights to!