Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle, home of the Pennington family since 1208, is probably built on Roman foundations. Anthony Salvin remodelled the Castle in the 1860s. The Great Hall is filled with paintings and heraldic windows, and the Octagonal Library rises to a Gothic vault. In the Dining Room, complete with restored leather wall-coverings, the family silver and an ornamental set of Derby porcelain are displayed. Florentine bronzes, fine Elizabethan furniture, tapestries, embroidery and oriental rugs can also be seen. Set in 77 acres of woodland gardens with spectacular views of the Lakeland fells and home to the World Owl Centre.

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Information on Muncaster Castle , Ravenglass

Opening Times:	1 Feb to 30 Dec, Daily. Castle: 25 Mar to 4 Nov, Sun to Fri.
Admission:	Gardens & Owl Centre: Adult £10.00, Child (5-15) £6.00. Castle upgrade optional extra: Adult £3.00, Child £1.50.
Child Friendly:	Children of all ages welcome
Dog Friendly:	Dogs Permitted (Gardens only on a lead)
Location:	One mile south of Ravenglass on the A595.follow signs for Western Lake District from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. SatNav CA18 1RD
Facilities:	Coach Parking & Group bookings welcome, Full Disabled Access, Guided Tours, Parking, Refreshments, Shop
Organisation(s):	Historic Houses Association

Events & Special Offers

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Muncaster Festival (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 25 May 2013 – Wed 29 May 2013

Exciting entertainment for all the family with daily shows, husky rides, outdoor games, storytelling and much, much more! The Festival culminates with the international Jesters Tournament held on the final day when the Fool of Muncaster 2013 will be crowned.

Summer of Fun (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Thu 01 Aug 2013 – Sat 31 Aug 2013

All through August there will be fun events to keep the family entertained, young and old! There will be appearances by Muncaster fools doing shows and workshops. There will be a weekend of open air theatre on the 10th and 11th of August with the Chapterhouse Theatre company presenting Twelfth Night and Wind in the Willows. A living history week will transport visitors though history from the Vikings to a medieval weekend featuring the Red Wyvern Re-enactment Society over the Bank Holiday (24th – 26th August) Historic fun for all!

Halloween Week (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 26 Oct 2013 – Fri 01 Nov 2013

Before witching hour visit the Ghostly Grotto and the Creepy Owl Crypt for creepy crafts, face painting and stories. Stay after dark to enjoy the ghoulish garden illuminations, the Scariest Maze ever, and go on a ghost tour of the Castle or Owl Centre. Come in fancy dress and have a real scream!
Ghost tours must be pre booked at www.muncaster.co.uk

Taste Cumbria Christmas Fayre (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 07 Dec 2013 – Sun 08 Dec 2013

All the best that Cumbria has to offer in food and gifts combined with fun for all the family. Cookery demonstrations, beer hall, wine loft, huskies and sleds, Murthwaite ponies, Father Christmas Grotto, children’s crafts and much more. The Castle will be open and decorated for Christmas.

Muncaster’s Victorian Extravaganza (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 21 Dec 2013 – Mon 23 Dec 2013

Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient Castle elegantly decorated for Christmas. Enjoy the gardens and the Stable yard offering festive food and drink. Take a “below stairs” tour with Muncaster’s servants in period costume from 1885. Lots of fun for all the family. To book tour tickets please visit www.muncaster.co.uk

Muncaster’s Victorian Extravaganza (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Fri 27 Dec 2013 – Sat 28 Dec 2013

Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient Castle elegantly decorated for Christmas. Enjoy the gardens and the Stable yard offering festive food and drink. Take a “below stairs” tour with Muncaster’s servants in period costume from 1885. Lots of fun for all the family. To book tour tickets please visit www.muncaster.co.uk

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