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Castletown
Castletown is situated on the site of an ancient volcano and dates back to 1090,
making it one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. It has a population of just
3,109 and was once the capital of the Isle of Man and the government used to be
based there before moving to Douglas. Castletown takes its name from
Castle Rushen, a well preserved medieval castle
dating back to around 1200, and this best example in the British Isles of a medieval
castle still dominates the centre of town.
Athough Castletown's ports saw the end of major commercial traffic in the 1970's,
fishing boats still fill the harbour and along with the small fishing cottages on
land and narrow streets highlight its ancient past and add character, despite the
on-going expansion of financial and industrial businesses in the area.
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Isle of Man Tourist Attractions
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Attractions to visit in Isle of Man:
 Laxey Water Wheel, Laxey
 Groudle Glen Railway, Douglas
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Curraghs Wildlife Park, Ballaugh
Langness Lighthouse, Castletown
Sound Visitor Centre, Cregneash
 Snaefell Mountain Railway, Laxey
Onchan Pleasure Park, Onchan
 House of Manannan, Peel
Tower of Refuge, Douglas
 Maughold Head Lighthouse, Ramsey
Peel Bay, Bay
Peel Castle, Peel
Manx Electric Railway
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Isle of Man Tourist Attractions
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