Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre
About
On Isle of Man, Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre preserves the story of the internment camp that once stood on this ground. Its home is Patrick Old School at Patrick Corner in Patrick Village, near Peel IM5 3AL, on the island's western side.
The centre is known for interpreting the history of Knockaloe, where thousands of civilian internees were held, and displays draw on the site's own records and remains. Visitors should allow time to read the exhibitions and walk the surrounding farmland where the camp once spread. A rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 86 reviews places it among the island's most appreciated stops. Peel, Castletown, Port Erin, Port St Mary and Douglas all lie within driving distance, and the village sits just off the road into Peel.
Its website, http://www.knockaloe.im/, carries further background on the site and its collections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre known for?
Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre is a museum in Patrick Village on the Isle of Man. The centre takes its name from the internment camp that once stood here, and it also serves as the Patrick Visitor Centre.
What kind of business is Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre?
Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre is a museum on the Isle of Man. Its own site is at http://www.knockaloe.im/.
What should first-time visitors expect at Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre?
A first visit to Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre means a museum visit in Patrick Village, near Peel, on the Isle of Man. The centre covers the story of the Knockaloe internment camp and the parish of Patrick.
Where is Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre located on Isle of Man?
Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre sits at Patrick Old School, Patrick Corner, Patrick Village, near Peel, IM5 3AL. That places it in the west of the Isle of Man, close to Peel.
How do visitors rate Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre?
Knockaloe Internment Camp & Patrick Visitor Centre holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 86 reviews. That score reflects visits to the museum at Patrick Corner in Patrick Village.
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