The Peggy Conservation Facility Tour: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am

Event information

The Peggy Conservation Facility Tour

A guided tour of the conservation facility of the Peggy, the world’s oldest schooner. Learn about her maker, Captain Quayle, and hear an update on her conservation story.

Tour Details:

• Wednesdays or Saturdays at 11am
• 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.

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

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

Holiday & Annual Passes: Admission requires the production of a valid card, which is non-transferable and valid for the named person. ID may be requested. Free access is granted for 14 days from the first day of use on a Holiday Pass and one year (365 days) from the first date of use on an Annual Pass for Isle of Man residents.

Free Admission: Children under 18, persons accompanying a disabled visitor and holders of GO Explore Heritage Passes also enjoy free admission. Entry is available to the named member only upon presentation of a valid membership card. Restrictions may apply.

Please note:There are no concessions for Reciprocal Card Holders.

Meeting point: Cooil Smithy (Unit 9), Isle of Man Business Park (IM2 2QA),

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

Please note: Ticket sales are non refundable, more information available here and all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Your purchase helps to look after our historic sites, countryside and treasures. Thank you for your support. Isle of Man Registered Charity no. 603

Booking timings correct as of 16/04/2026