Peel is considered by many to be the most 'Manx' of all the island's towns. On a clear day the town boasts views to Ireland's Mountains of Mourne and sunsets so spectacular they have earned Peel the nickname 'Sunset City'. Spend your time exploring its many tiny lanes, full of character, leading from the working harbour which for decades was one of the principal centres of the Manx fishing industry, and still today fishing is a major activity in the town. Specialist and antique shops, a chocolate factory, and a kipper curer all combine to make Peel a rare shopping experience. Peel's landmark heritage centre is the House of Manannan. Peel is a popular seaside destination for Manx citizens and visitors in summer and is noted for its narrow streets of fishermen's cottages and its Victorian promenade which was built on reclaimed land.

Peel is situated on the western coast of the Isle of Man around the estuary of the River Neb., to the south west is St Patrick's Isle, which is connected to the town by a causeway and to the east is Peel Hill. Peel Castle sits on St Patrick’s Isle, near the harbour of Peel. The castle was built by William le Scrope in 1392, and within its walls there is a wealth of history. It is believed to be the first place Christianity was brought to the Isle of Man by St Patrick around 1226.

Peel has never been the capital of the Island, and yet Peel Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Sodor and Man. Peel is sometimes referred to as the rose red city due to the red sandstone used to build the castle and other important buildings.

From mid May to late August visitors can even see Basking Sharks from the shore, these endangered animals can be up to the size of a bus yet come within metres of the cliffs and the shoreline , a wonderful sight to see, also at least one seal has been seen close to the harbour in recent years.

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