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Welcome to Muncaster Castle and Gardens

Welcome to Muncaster Castle & Gardens, one of the best places to visit in the Lake District for a fun family day out! The Muncaster Experience is different for everyone...

Latest News!

  • Victorian Christmas Tour tickets are also now on sale!  Book before 1st December to get your 'early bird discount' - remember, as a 'Friend of Muncaster' you only pay a reduced rate!

Be amazed by seeing more than 200 owls at The World Owl Centre. 

Wonder and watch as the Wild Herons flock to the ‘Heron Happy Hour’ as the team feed them daily at 3:30pm

Relish in the 77 acres of 18th Century Gardens

Enjoy the Lake District in a new light, at night with the Darkest Muncaster garden illuminations, every Saturday and Sunday throughout November and December

Relax the tranquillity of the Coachman's Quarters (4* B&B) in the heart of the Gardens giving you unlimited access to the magestic Gardens in the evenings

...what will your experience be....?

Upcoming Events

Darkest Muncaster

Darkest Muncaster

26 Oct 2008 - 30 Dec 2008

SPECTACULAR...

Usually Muncaster closes its gates at dusk, and visitors only see the splendid gardens during daylight hours.

However, as night time approaches the gardens take on a completely different persona, particularly as there is little residual light from anywhere else to disturb the sheer darkness that is Darkest Muncaster.

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Christmas Card Design Competition

Christmas Card Design Competition

10 Nov 2008 - 3 Dec 2008

Children across the country are being asked to help create a giant illuminated Christmas Card as part of our Victorian Christmas celebrations.

We're looking for 10 card designs which can be transformed into a display on the Castle walls as part of the festive light show.  

The competition is open to 5 to 11 year olds who want the chance to show off their creative flair.

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Victorian Christmas at the Castle

Victorian Christmas at the Castle

7 Dec 2008 - 29 Dec 2008

Christmas at the Castle

Every Sunday in December, you're given the opportunity to turn up and explore some of the Castle whilst decorated in real style for this magical time of year - the Castle opens 1.30pm - 3.30pm.  

Victorian Castle Tours

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