Peel. Isle of Man.
Details
Accessibility:
Public toilets in Patrick Street and on West Quay near the castle.
There are public car parks and parking alongside the beach on Shore Road including disability spaces.
Brief Description:
Peel is a busy fishing port with a marina and a long sandy beach. It has a castle and the only cathedral on the island. The famous Manx Kippers are produced here. It has heritage sites to visit including Peel Castle and the House of Manannan.
There are plenty of websites with information including:
http://www.peelonline.net/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel,_Isle_of_Man
For specific Peel venues, please see our website (many more are constantly being added): https://seearoundbritain.com/location/isle-of-man
For historical photographs see the imuseum website and search Peel:
http://www.imuseum.im/
For a guide to genealogy in the Isle of Man see the following:
https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/German,_Isle_of_Man www.genuki.org.uk/big/iom
http://www.iomfhs.im/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/466196900237509/
Further Information:
Address:
Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel. IM5 1RG
Email:
ptc@ptc.org.im and also via the website http://www.peelonline.net/
Telephone:
01624 842341 (Peel Commissioners)
Website:
Opening Times:
Town Hall: Monday to Thursday: 8.45am to 4.45pm Friday: 8.45am to 4.30pm
Directions:
Peel is situated on the west coast. It is 10.5miles (17km) west of Douglas. OS SC 246 840
Transport:
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities:
Peel offers a variety of shops, accommodation, eating places, pubs, the beach and historical buildings.