The Peggy Conservation Facility - Ynnyd Freayltys y Phaaie

About

Preserving the Peggy – A Maritime Treasure of the Isle of Man

Built in 1789, the Peggy of Castletown is the oldest surviving Manx vessel and a rare example of 18th-century boatbuilding. This armed yacht, built for George Quayle, features unique innovations like sliding keels and original cannons — over 95% of her structure is still intact!

After spending over 200 years in her original boathouse, Peggy was carefully moved in 2015 for essential conservation work. Manx National Heritage continues to safeguard her for future generations, ensuring this iconic part of the island’s maritime history lives on.

Discover more about the Peggy’s story and conservation here: manxnationalheritage.im – Conservation of the Peggy

Opening Times

2026 Season: Friday 27th March – Sunday 1st November 2026

Wednesday and Saturday, 11am; Book your tour by clicking HERE

Admission

Prices:

Adults: £11 – all visitors have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 at point of booking

Students: £5.50 (please present a current student card on arrival)

Annual, Holiday or GO Explore Heritage Pass Holders: Free (please present valid card on arrival)

Children up to the age of 18: Free

Book your tour by clicking HERE

Group Discounts: Enjoy group discounts for pre-booked groups of 15 or more paying visitors when booked 7 days in advance, find out more.

Free Admission: Children under 18 and persons accompanying a disabled visitor enjoy free admission.

Your admission:

All admission tickets for the Peggy Conservation Facility have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 to Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603). This donation directly supports the ongoing conservation and management of the Isle of Man’s most significant historic buildings, landscapes, archives and museum collections. Should you wish to opt out of this voluntary contribution, please inform a member of staff at the ticket desk at the time of purchase.
Some special events may incur an additional admission charge.
Student discount is available on production of a valid student card.
Group discounts are available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors booked 7 days in advance. Find out more.
Holiday and Annual Passes – admission is only permitted on production of a valid card. Cards are valid for the named person and are not transferable. ID may also be requested. Free access is for 14 days from the first day of use on a Holiday Pass and 1 Year from first date of use on an Annual Pass for Isle of Man residents.
Free admission is available to children under 18 years of age, persons accompanying a disabled visitor and GO Explore Heritage pass holders.

Location

Address: Unit 9, Cooil Smithy, Isle of Man Business Park, IM2 2QA

Phone: +44 (0) 1624 648033 (c/o Manx Museum Gallery Shop)

What Three Words: play.fast.civic

Directions:
Head towards Cycle 360
Turn as if you were going in to Cycle 360 car-park but keep going
Drive past the MEA headquarters and keep right
Keep following the road straight down until you can see the main road in front of you. Take a left turn and we are the unit at the end

The directions are available to print here

Essential Info

Tour Details:

Wednesdays or Saturdays at 12pm or 3pm
Standard tour duration: 1 hour
Booking is essential for all participants
All children (aged 16 and under) attending a session must be accompanied by an adult
Please be advised that the facility can get cold – please wear layers.
Chairs are available should you need to sit at any point during the tour.
The building is wheelchair accessible – tour takes place on the ground floor only.
Limited parking spaces available in front of the unit

Suitable for all ages, the tour is especially engaging for adults and children aged 10 and above. All children (aged 16 and under) attending a tour must be accompanied by an adult.