Enjoy the floral displays by the Friends of Manx National Heritage volunteers and uncover the story of the inventive genius George Quayle and his most significant surviving creation Peggy, the earliest example of a British 18th cenury yacht.  Find out what the recent archaeological excavations revealed about Georgian and nautical life in Castletown and the extraordinary ingenuity o fGeorge Quayle including the 18th century working dock he designed.  Peggy, is one o fthe most significant artefacts in the nationsl collection, and has been moved to a new home for stabilisation, conservtion and study.

Limited wheelchair access.  Access to the boat cellar and viewing platform o fthe dock via staricase only.

Plant hunters area

Wine box arrangement

Travelling trunk arrangement

Tussie Mussie arrangements

Classic flowers