Peel Archives - Manx National Heritage

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: World-renowned photographic exhibition coming to the House of Manannan

Posted on 19 July 2023

Manx National Heritage is thrilled to present Wildlife Photographer of the Year on tour from the Natural History Museum in London. The world-renowned exhibition opens at the House […]

Raad Yiarn / Iron Road: Exhibition marking 150 years of the Douglas to Peel Railway

Posted on 28 June 2023

On 1 July 1873 the first steam train to carry passengers from Douglas to Peel ‘glided easily and gracefully’ from Douglas railway station with the motto ‘Douglas & […]

THIRTY An Exhibition to Mark 30 Years of the Isle of Man Art Council’s Loan Collection

Posted on 10 March 2023

A new art exhibition opens at the House of Manannan on Saturday 11 March. THIRTY is an exhibition to mark the 30th anniversary of the Isle of Man […]

PEEL AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE TRAIL LAUNCHED

Posted on 21 March 2022

Manx National Heritage, in collaboration with the One World Centre Isle of Man, is pleased to announce the publication of a trail around the historic City of Peel […]

LIFESAVING DEFIBRILLATOR UNVEILED AT THE HOUSE OF MANANNAN

Posted on 18 August 2021

A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed outside of the House of Manannan, thanks to joint working between Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation and Manx National Heritage, the charity responsible for […]

MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE SITES TO RE-OPEN

Posted on 20 April 2021

Manx National Heritage, the charity responsible for the care and promotion of the Isle of Man’s natural and cultural heritage, is pleased to announce the phased re-opening of […]

Peel Castle Commonwhelk Games – Sports Day Spectacular

Posted on 20 July 2018

Manx National Heritage welcomes all budding athletes to take part in their annual sports day at Peel Castle on Thursday 2 August from 2pm-4pm. The family friendly sports […]

Have I Got News for Yessir – The Cartoons of Phil Woodford

Posted on 04 May 2018

Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition ‘Have I Got News for Yessir – The Cartoons of Phil Woodford’ at the House […]

‘This Is Summer’ Exhibition Launches at House of Manannan

Posted on 04 May 2017

Memories of summer on the Isle of Man in the 1950s, 60s and 70s are captured in a new exhibition opening at the House of Mananannan on Saturday […]

Peel Castle Offers Magical Wedding Setting

Posted on 03 June 2016

Manx National Heritage, the national heritage agency for the Isle of Man has added Peel Castle as an approved venue for weddings and civil ceremonies complementing those already […]

New Peel Castle Guidebook Launched

Posted on 15 March 2016

Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for the protection and marketing of the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, is launching the second in a series of six […]

Dragon Harald Fairhair – World’s largest Viking Ship to arrive in Peel

Posted on 14 July 2014

The biggest Viking ship ever built in modern times will be in Peel harbour tomorrow – the Dragon Harald Fairhair. Named after Harald Fairhair, the Viking King who […]