Peel Castle stands on St Patrick’s Isle, connected to the Isle of Man by causeway. Originally constructed as a Viking stronghold in the 11th century, it later served as a royal residence, defensive fortress, and ecclesiastical center. The castle’s stone curtain walls, gatehouse tower, and round tower date to the 14th century. Within the castle grounds lie the ruins of St Patrick’s Church and the 13th-century Cathedral of St German.

The castle is reputedly haunted by several spirits. The most famous is the Moddey Dhoo, a large black spectral dog said to roam the castle grounds and guardroom. According to legend, a guard encountered the beast and died of fright shortly after. The ghostly dog has been reported by visitors and staff over the centuries.

Another notable apparition is the Lady in Black, believed to be Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester. Exiled to the Isle of Man in 1441 for practicing witchcraft, she allegedly haunts the castle and has been seen floating above the ground.

The castle’s well is said to be inhabited by a child’s spirit. Witnesses have reported hearing unexplained crying and seeing small handprints on the stonework near the well. Some claim to have felt unseen hands grabbing at them in this area.

Ghostly soldiers and sentries have been observed patrolling the castle walls at night, with reports of phantom footsteps and rattling armor. The sounds of loud bangs, screams, and disembodied voices have also been documented by visitors and staff throughout the castle’s long history.