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Peel Castle
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Cashtal Purt ny h-Inshey
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| Open: |
Feb 9th - Mar 18th 2013: Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Mar 23rd - May 31st 2013: Daily, 10am - 4pm
Jun 1st - Aug 31st 2013: Daily, 10am - 5pm
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| Price: |
PRICES FOR 2013
Peel Castle
Adult: £4.50
Child (under 18): £2.25
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £11
Groups (15 adults, pre-booked): £3.60
Groups (15 adults, un-booked): £4
FREE: Holders of a valid 5 Site Pass, 10 Day Heritage Explorer Pass, ACE Card holders and reciprocal agreement members.
House of Manannan and Peel Castle combined ticket
Adult: £9
Child (under 18): £4.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £22
Groups (15 adults, pre-booked): £7.20
Groups (15 adults, un-booked): £8.10 |
| Disabled: |
Not suitable
No paths, site grass covered with hills. |
| Location: |
Peel |
| Parking: |
Ample, close by in Car Park |
| Suitable: |
All Ages |
History
Peel Castle sits on an islet near the harbour of Peel. Built by William
le Scrope in 1392, the castle holds within its walls a wealth of history.
Situated on St Patrick's Isle and is believed to be the first place
Christianity was brought to the Isle of Man by St Patrick around 1226. The
islet site is covered in ruins starting from around 1000 AD.
The cathedral of St German took around 200 years to complete and feel into
dilapidation soon after the completion of the current St German's on Derby
Road in 1884. The curtain wall was completed in the 14th century.
Location
On the west side of the island near the city of Peel on St Patrick's Isle.
By Vehicle:
Take any roads sign posted to Peel or the west. Once in Peel, drive along
the promenade and around the harbour to Peel Castle.
By Bus:
Plan your journey with our
Bus and Rail Timetables.
By Railway:
The west side of the Island is not serviced by the Railways. Take a vehicle
or bus.
The Site
Flanking Tower.
Battery.
Belfry Tower.
St Patrick's Chapel.
Guard House.
Govway Tower.
St German Cathedral.
Crypt and old Reliquary of St German.
Gatehouse.
Gate Pillars.
Magazine.
Half Moon Battery.
Armoury
Visiting Peel Castle
At the Entrance, visitors are given a handheld audio phone. This will be
their guide around the Isle (around 7 acres). There is no set route, visitors just walk
around where they wish. All the buildings and ruins are marked with numbers
which can be keyed into the audio phone to hear a minute long explanation.
The site is covered in a thick blanket of grass, which is at its best during
the spring/summer months. There are no walkways inside the castle walls and
viewing the ruins is more of a gentle ramble. Once the inner castle has been
visited, do not forget about the path and walkway around the outer wall,
which has great views of Peel City and the sea.
| Events |
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| Dates: |
Sunday 07 July 2013 |
| Description: |
Capture the Family in Peel Castle. How to master 'people' photography from the simple family portrait to something more adventurous. Models provided. 10.30am until 4pm. Peel Castle,, Peel, 01624648000 http://www.manxnationalheritage.im. |
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| Dates: |
Sunday 14 July 2013 |
| Description: |
Peel Castle O'Limpets. Get set for the summer and join us for a memorable day of the good old egg'n'spoon race, three-legged race, fancy dress obstacle course, parents race and of course the 100m dash! This year includes a kite flying competition (so bring your kites!) All ages welcome. 2pm. Peel Castle,, Peel, 01624648000 http://www.manxnational heritage.im. |
| Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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| Publications |
Castles and Old Churches of the Isle of Man
Mike Salter
Folly Publications, Paperback, January, 1997
ISBN: 1871731283
List Price: £3.00
New Price: £4.99
Used Price: £3.00
Third Party Price: £6.95
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Excavations on St Patrick's Isle, Peel, Isle of Man 1982-88 (Liverpool Monographs in Archaeology&Oriental Studies)
Margaret Gelling
Liverpool University Press, Hardcover, 25 July, 2002
ISBN: 0853233365
List Price: £100.00
New Price: £101.99
Used Price: £95.04
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