Gardens
Experience sheer natural wonder at the ‘Gateway to Paradise’ (Ruskin) with views over to Ravenglass (the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park) and over the Esk Valley toward Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain.
The Gardens, dating back to the 18th Century, are now home to one of Europe’s largest collections of Rhododendrons. Alongside all the beauty, the team are working in partnership with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Edinburgh amongst others, working hard to conserve endangered plants and trees. Your visit to Muncaster helps to keep this vital work going, protecting our natural world for the future.
Due to the rugged terrain on site some paths are unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The ticket offices will be able to advise you on which paths are most suitable. Sturdy footwear is recommended when walking in the castle grounds.
Things to look out for in October - read our Garden Glories - October document for things to look our for in the gardens when visiting in October
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Garden Volunteers
If you've a few hours a week to spare and enjoy gardening, why not become a Garden Volunteer. It'll cost you nothing more than a few hours of your time but the rewards will last for years.
The History of the Gardens
The gardens and woodland walks in spring and early summer are the greatest joy of the place, and to those of you who come at other times we can only say that we hope you will return next spring.
