Peel, Isle of Man

Explore Peel Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Peel is a fishing port and seaside town on the west coast of the Isle of Man and is the third largest town after Douglas and Ramsey. It is known as "Sunset City" as it enjoys some spectacular sunsets. Peel is a popular seaside destination due to its harbour, narrow streets, red stone buildings and Victorian promenade. The harbour entrance is protected by Peel Castle located on St Patrick's Isle which today is connected to the town by a causeway. Peel harbour and fishing boats are the home to the Manx Kippers which are smoke-cured locally and can be found in many restaurants.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 6 beaches in Glenfaba. You can even take a look at our list of Glenfaba dog friendly beaches or even our Isle Of Man Blue Flag beach list.

Peel Glenfaba Coast Map

Peel Glenfaba Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Events

Tynwald Open-Air Ceremony

5th July 2023
Tynwald Hill, which is located in St Johns, plays host to an open-air meeting of the Island’s parliament, Tynwald, once a year on July 5th. It is believed that the open-air ceremony, was established by Norse Viking settlers over a thousand years ago with the hill thought to have been built in the 13th century, making it the oldest continuous Read more…
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The Peel New Year Dip

1st January 2024
The Peel New Year Dip takes place on New Year’s day at 12 noon on Peel Beach. Preceded by judging of the fancy dress competition at 11:45 am. The dip is an annual event that started back in 1983 with just 4 dippers and now in excess of 300 take part in raising money for charities. Read more…
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Peel lifeboat station

Peel lifeboat station was established in 1829 and now operates an all-weather lifeboat. Station is open daily although has no shop. Read more…
History and heritage

Leece Museum

Leece Museum is in the centre of Peel in the historic old courthouse. The museum takes you through the history of Peel as a busy Manx fishing port including fishing, boat building, the world wars and law and order. You also have a permanent exhibition of TT & MGP winning racing machines, vintage, and off-road bikes. Read more…
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Niarbyl Bay Beach

Niarbyl Bay is at a midpoint between Peel and Port Erin on the west coast. ‘Niarbyl’ means ‘the tail’, referring to Niarbyl’s unique tail of rocks jutting out into the Irish Sea. This is a small rocky cove under the cliffs with sand and plenty of rock pools to explore. Niarbyl Bay is a great location for birdwatching and you Read more…
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White Strand Beach

White Strand beach is the larger of a few remote beaches (Cain’s Strand, Will’s Strand) north of Peel. The beach is sand and shingle backed by grass covered cliffs. White Strand has a small car park and no other facilities. From the car park it is a decent walk down and back up the cliffs. Read more…
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White Beach

White Beach is a little-known beach often missed unless you are walking along the coast path. The beach gets its name from the countless white pebbles. To access you need to park at Niarbyl Bay Beach and walk south along the coast path, the walk has a spectacular rugged coastline with rolling grass cliff tops and rocky shoreline below. White Read more…
Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch Visitor Centre

The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) was set up in June 2006 to better learn and understand Whales and Dolphins in Manx waters. Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch Visitor Centre in Peel allow visitors to see the research and better understand the whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks that inhabit the waters of the Isle of Man. Children’s craft Read more…
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Tynwald Hill

Tynwald Hill is the original assembly place for the Isle of Man parliament, Tynwald, is the scene of the annual ceremony in which the laws of the Isle of Man are proclaimed in English and Manx every July 5. Tynwald Day attracts thousands of spectators to watch the ceremony and participate in the Tynwald Fair. Read more…
Glen Maye Beach

Glen Maye Beach

Glen Maye Beach is a small pebble beach sitting at the end of the ancient woodlands at Glen Maye. The walk down the fern woodland takes you over a gorge and alongside waterfalls before reaching the pebble beach at the point where the river joins. At the bottom of the glen is the ‘Mona Erin’ wheel case, one of the Read more…
Corrins Tower

Corrin’s Tower

Corrin’s Tower, also known as Corrin’s Folly, is a stone tower on Peel Hill overlooking Peel on the Isle of Man’s West coast.  The tower is 50 ft tall and was built around 1806 by Thomas Corrin, who at the time owned much of the land around the hill. This spot was a favourite of Thomas and his remains along Read more…
Animals & Wildlife

Manx Sea Life Safari

Manx Sea Life Safari is a local family-run business, that loves to show off the island’s fantastic coastal landscapes and sea life. Based out of the Kiosk on Peel breakwater, we are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to experience life on the waves. Daily sailing throughout the summer months along with corporate and private bookings. Read more…
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Fenella Beach

Fenella Beach is one of the two beaches in Peel separated by the breakwater and harbour, a small sheltered sandy beach within rocky cliffs and overlooked by Peel Castle. Fenella Beach takes its name from the character in Sir Walter Scott’s 1823 novel ‘Peveril of the Peak’ which was set around Peel Castle. At the entrance to the beach car Read more…
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Peel Castle

Peel Castle was built in the 11th century by the Vikings and stands on St Patrick’s Isle which is connected to Peel by a causeway. The castle was expanded and modernised to what you see today by the 7th Earl of Derby during the English Civil War. When the castle ceased to be a fortress it continued to be used Read more…
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