Historic sites

Peel Castle

Isle of Man Glenfaba German

Peel Castle
Photo: Finn Bjorklid, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The ruins of a castle and cathedral on St Patrick's Isle, joined to the fishing town of Peel by a causeway, a site of Christian worship since the 6th century and a Viking stronghold. Walk the walls and see a pagan Viking grave.


Peel has the House of Manannan museum, and is famous for kippers and sunsets. The TT motorcycle races take place on the island in late May and early June.

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