Set on St Patrick’s Isle and overlooking Peel Marina is the Island’s majestic fortress, Peel Castle (Cashtal Phurt Ny h-inshey). Within its magnificent walls you will find layer on layer of Manx history.
Set on St Patrick’s Isle and overlooking Peel Marina is the Island’s majestic fortress, Peel Castle (Cashtal Phurt Ny h-inshey). Within its magnificent walls you will find layer on layer of Manx history.
From 16 July 2021
Open Thursday – Monday 11am – 3pm.
Adults £6.00
Students £3.00
Children FREE
Holiday Passes for visitors.
Group discounts available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors.
Pre-book in advance.
Free entry available to children aged 5 to 18 with a current student card, including tours.
Student entry half price with a current student card, including tours.
Annual Passes for Isle of Man residents.
To account for the time we have had to close our sites due to COVID-19 we will be adding an extension onto all original expiry dates.
Please note: if you have purchased an Annual Pass and have not yet used it, the pass will be valid for 12 months from the date of first use.
Go Explore Heritage Passes for use with trams, trains and bus transport.
Free entry available to members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage, National Trust, English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and organisations holding an agreement with Manx National Heritage. Entry available to the named member only on presentation of a valid membership card. Restrictions may apply. For details, please consult your membership handbook.
Please note: concessions may not apply for special events.
Peel Castle (Cashtal Phurt Ny h-inshey) was originally a place of worship before becoming the fort of Magnus Barelegs, 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.
Address: West Quay, Peel, IM5 1TB
Phone: +44 1624 843232
Please note, Peel Castle is an open-air heritage site with stepped entry and uneven ground. Please take care on your visit and read our Access Guide below if you have any other queries.
