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....?

September

On Friday 3rd September, a charity concert in aid of the World Owl Trust will be performed by legendary musicians Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox.  This unique combination will perform and entertain people of all shapes and sizes with their wonderful selection of northern songs that spans Lindisfarne's “Meet me on the Corner” to Jimmy Nail's “Big River” all delivered with consummate musicianship.

October

Painting Weekend 8th - 10th October

Held in conjunction with the Pennington Hotel in Ravenglass, hosted by Donald Wilkinson - a Landscape artist based in Cumbria.  The weekend can be booked on a residential B&B basis staying at the Pennington Hotel or non residential if you wish. The price includes Afternoon Tea on arrival, full tuition, lectures and talks by Donald, entry to Muncaster throughout the weekend, private tour of the castle, with gala dinner in the Castle on Saturday evening, all lunch costs, basic artist materials  and 2 nights B&B if booked as a residential package.  Please call us 01229 717 614 for a booking pack.

 October Halloween Week 24th - 31st

Dare you visit one of Britian's most haunted castle's this Halloween?  Ghost tours of this famously haunted castle sell out every year!  (Pre booking required) Dare you enter the Ghostly Grotto? Daily children's activities include face painting, crafts, games, magic show and talks on Halloween traditions.  Darkest Muncaster illuminations with a themed sound and light show on the Castle and a special guest fire juggler .  Optional tours can be booked on the night- try our Ghostly Garden walks into unlit areas of Muncaster or dare to take on the scary maze?! Or a Mysterious Owl Tour? Cafe and gift shops open until 8pm.

November/December

Christmas at the Castle, Saturdays and Sundays from 20th Nov (except 25th, Darkest Muncaster only on the 26th)

Experience the magic of Muncaster elegantly decorated for Christmas.  The Castle will be open on Sundays and additional dates 27th to 30th December. Darkest Muncaster illuminations, with a themved sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland.  Cafe and gift shop open until 8pm.

Victorian Christmas Tours Sundays in December (except 26th) plus 27th to 30th inclusive

Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient castle, lit by candle light and elegantly decorated for Christmas.  While Lord Muncaster sleeps, sneak a peek behind the scenes, tall tales over a glass of his Lordship's mulled wine and enjoy a mince pie on this 1/2 hour tour.  Guided by the servants in period costume from 1885. Pre booking is essential.  Darkest Muncaster illuminations, cafe and gift shop open until 8pm.

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Christmas group special offer!

Why not celebrate 2010 with Muncasters special christmas package that includes a 2 course christmas lunch plus tea and coffee, with entry to the Castle included, decorated for this most magical time of year?  see our special event page or coming with groups page for details.

Christmas school visit offer!

A special treat for the children to celebrate 2010, visit Muncaster Castle decorated for this magical, festive time of year, as well as the Gardens and Owl Centre.  see our special event page or coming with schools and groups page for details.