Peel Castle

Situated on St Patrick’s Isle, Peel Castle was originally a place of worship before becoming the fort of Magnus Barefoot – an 11th century Viking King of Mann.

The castle’s curtain wall encircles the ruins of many buildings which are a testimony to the site’s religious and secular importance in Manx history.

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.

You’ll have the opportunity to 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.

And look out for the Moddey Dhoo – a ghostly apparition of a black dog which is said to haunt the castle!

Peel Castle remained a royal residence and centre of government for more than 200 years until power moved south to the Medieval fortress of Castle Rushen.

Opening times:
Open weekends 9 Feb to 18 March and daily 23 March to 31 May and 1 Sept to 3 Nov 2013 10.00 – 4.00
1 June to 31 August 2013 10.00 – 5.00