Peel Castle

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West Quay, Peel, IM5 1TB, Isle of Man
Photo of Peel Castle – a popular tourist attraction
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Open daily 28 March to 3 November 2024, 11am to 4pm (open until 5pm in June, July & August). Peel Castle was originally a place of worship before becoming the fort of Magnus Barefoot, 11th century Viking King of Mann. Visit St Patrick's Church and the Round Tower which date back to the 10th and 11th centuries and step underground into the atmospheric crypt of the 13th century Cathedral of St German. Stroll the castle's extensive grounds and climb to the top of the Gatehouse Tower where you can enjoy panoramic views of Peel and beyond as well as entering the 16th century Great Garrison Hall.

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Based on8 reviews
4.9
8 reviews

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5
8 months ago

We visited on a fine summery August day and we were pleased that we made the effort up the stone stairs to the kiosk. Hired the hand held information doo-hicky and it was very informative and allowed you to wander around the grounds at your own pace and direction. Quite steep in places, so you will need to be quite sure-footed but if you are, it's well worth a visit. Some fine views across the bay to Peel.

5
8 months ago

Great castle can be difficult to get around, well worth the effort. the hand held information device was good, sham it did not hav a band to hang it around your neck to free your hands up to take pictures, after saying that it was very informative. it is not advisable for people with difficulty walking.

5
7 months ago

Peel Castle, breezy day and a good walk. Then try with the aid of the audio guide a visit here. Take your own good time as there are undulations within the grounds and don`t forget the crypt.

5
a year ago

It's a very interesting place to visit and the audio guide helps you understand more in details the story of the castle and how it was used across the centuries! I'd probably recommend to buy the visitors card which gives you access to all the historical sites on the island without having to pay separate tickets which would end up costing you much more. Shout out to the employee at the entrance, very friendly and knowledgeable :)

5
9 months ago

The castle opened at 11.00 and we had time to walk round the walls on the public footpath (starts from a hole in the wall next to the harbour cafe). We were not sure about the audio but it turned out to be really helpful with 30 plus points to stop and hear about the main features and history of the castle. Each piece was quite short and we'll written and so you began to build a picture of of the structure and function of both the fabric and the people who occupied it.

4
10 months ago

I really enjoyed this site. The views are gorgeous, and it is really nice to walk around. There is an audioguide included, which makes it have a cleaner look overall, and it's very informative.

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  • On-site services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Children

  • Good for kids

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