Welcome guest
castle_light_show.jpgWhat will your Muncaster Experience be?
medeval_muncaster.jpgMedieval Muncaster
pumpkin_lanterns.jpgHalloween Pumpkins
feast_of_fools.jpgFlock of Fools
christmas_at_muncaster.jpgVictorian Christmas
feast_of_flowers.jpgFeast of Flowers
wittylook.jpgFestival of Fools
pelt_a_pennington.jpgTom Fools Day
jane-the-phoole.jpgEvents at Muncaster

Special Events

As one of the Lake Districts’ premier family attractions, for great fun days out, Muncaster Castle has a full calendar of special events and festivals. Whether for the Bank Holiday, Easter Break, Summer Holiday, Halloween or Christmas, there’s so much to see and do, for kids of all ages!

...what will your experience be....? 

Thanks to Jennings Brewery for sponsoring Thomas Skelton, the original Tom Fool who certainly liked his Cumberland Ale

Where to stay on your visit

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    Set in 6 acres of beautiful gardens, next to the river, this country house hotel offers spacious rooms in a stunning location.
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    What a way to impress! The original 16th-Century Coaching House has been brought back to life as the contemporary fittings are beautifully mixed with original features to make a luxurious destination for a weekend break or holiday.
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    Newtown House, sleeping up to 8 people, boasts impressively high ceilings and many original Georgian features.