Leece Museum and other Peel, Isle of Man Things to Do Tips

The Museum is free to get in.
The Museum is devoted to objects, photographs and documents specifically relating to Peel and its surrounding area. Its archive of unique documents and photographs is of particular interest to those who are researching family history, as well as to visitors with a general interest in the life of a busy Manx fishing port in days gone by.

The museum is on your way to the Peel Castle.

Opening Hours


* Summer
(Easter to Sept)

Weds to Sun
10am - 4pm

* Winter
(Oct to Easter)

Tues to Sat
12noon - 4pm

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Phone: (0)1624 845366
Directions: Address:
The Old Courthouse
East Quay
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1AR

The Leece Museum is a short distance from the House of Manannan, overlooking the harbour and Peel Castle.
Website: http://www.peelonline.net/leece/

It still retains many original features.

Free Entrance.

Picture foound in the secong floor.

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Phone: (0)1624 845366
Directions: Address:
The Old Courthouse
East Quay
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1AR
Website: http://www.peelonline.net/leece/index.htm

In June 2000 the museum was relocated to its new premises in the Old Courthouse building, which served as the town's seat of justice until the beginning of the 20th Century. It still retains many original features, including the atmospheric 'Black Hole' prison cell (left) in which the town's wrongdoers were incarcerated.

The infamous 'Black Hole' where the convicts were held for crimes such as drunk and disorderly, prostitution, livestock theft and murder, as well as those awaiting transportation to the Colonies.
During the Potato Riots of 1820 it is said that six women and one man were held in the cell and that when they were released the man appeared to be inexplicably exhausted! hehehehehe Poor Man!!!

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Phone: (0)1624 845366
Directions: Address:
The Old Courthouse
East Quay
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1AR
Website: http://www.peelonline.net/leece/
Other Contact: Free Entrance

Entry to the Leece Museum is Free

* Summer
(Easter to Sept)

Weds to Sun
10am - 4pm

* Winter
(Oct to Easter)

Tues to Sat
12noon - 4pm

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Phone: (0)1624 845366
Directions: Address:
The Old Courthouse
East Quay
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1AR
Website: http://www.peelonline.net/leece/

Entry to the Leece Museum is Free

* Summer
(Easter to Sept)

Weds to Sun
10am - 4pm

* Winter
(Oct to Easter)

Tues to Sat
12noon - 4pm

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Phone: (0)1624 845366
Directions: Address:
The Old Courthouse
East Quay
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1AR

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. The islet site is covered in ruins starting from around 1000 AD.

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.

Open: Apr 1st - October 27th: Daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)

Price: Peel Castle
Adult: £3.00
Child (aged 5-15): £1.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £7.50
Groups (adult, pre-booked): £2.40
Groups (adult, un-booked): £2.55

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Directions: On the west side of the island near the city of Peel on St Patrick's Isle.
Website: http://www.iomguide.com/peelcastle.php

At the Entrance, visitors are given a handheld audio phone. This will be their guide around the Isle. 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.

Disabled: Not suitable
No paths, site grass covered with hills.
Location: Peel
Parking: Ample, close by in Car Park
Suitable: All Ages

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Directions: On the west side of the island near the city of Peel on St Patrick's Isle.
Website: http://www.iomguide.com/peelcastle.php