Welcome guest
CastleFront.jpgWhat will your Muncaster Experience be?
castle_snow_gate.jpgCastle in the snow
greathall.jpgThe Great Hall
libraryBS.jpgThe Library
Spring2.jpgCastle in Spring
BishopsRm.jpgThe Bishops Room
MCKingsRm.jpgThe Kings Room
Castle-Drawing-Rooma.jpgThe Drawing Room

The Castle

The historic haunted castle, still a lived in family home is the jewel in the crown of this majestic setting on the Western Lake District. Host to private weddings, functions and parties, this idyllic setting is simply awe inspiring.

See the Castle in all its glory and hear from the Pennington family who have resided in the Castle since 1208, about Muncaster's colourful history and residents.

Learn about Tom Fool aka Tom Skelton, court jester at Muncaster in the 16th Century with his links to Shakespeare and the ghost stories about him causing trouble today!

Only 10 miles away from ‘Britain’s favourite view’ at Wastwater, the Western Lake District is the hidden gem waiting for your discovery...

With our new online gift shop you can now become a 'Friend of Muncaster' or buy some exclusive Muncaster Castle gifts!  Ideal for family and friends, there's a small selection of some of the best sellers from our Carriage House Gift Shop for you to choose. 

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

Where to stay on your visit

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    Set in the magnificent gardens of Muncaster Castle, The Coachman's Quarters have been renovated to provide 4 star guest B&B accommodation. Within our ten rooms, various combinations can be set up to provide accommodation for up to 29 guests.
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    Newtown House, sleeping up to 8 people, boasts impressively high ceilings and many original Georgian features.
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    Knott View is a great house for large families and groups, anniversaries, celebrations or just to get away from it all with the spacious bedrooms sleeping up to 12 people.