Muncaster Castle & Gardens | Lake District Attraction

MUNCASTER CASTLE CELEBRATES DOUBLE WIN IN PRESTIGIOUS TOURISM “OSCARS”

Muncaster Castle is today celebrating an amazing double success at the prestigious Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022.
The popular Lake District attraction was awarded the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year prize and also won the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award at the showcase event.

Peter Frost-Pennington from Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre says: “We are just flabbergasted! It is fabulous to win these two wonderful awards. They are a credit to all the staff and volunteers who work at Muncaster. It’s a tribute to their enthusiasm and loyalty.

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Winner of Small Visitor Attraction of the Year | Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022

Winner Ethical, Responsible, Sustainable | Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022

Welcome to Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

For groups, for individuals and families, for days out or memorable special occasions, Muncaster offers an unforgettable experience to all in an idyllic setting amongst the Western Lake District fells. Come visit us soon.

Castle & Gardens

The historic haunted castle, still a lived-in family home after nine centuries, commands lower Eskdale from its vantage point above the Ravenglass estuary.

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Hawk & Owl Centre

The Hawk & Owl Centre within the gardens the castle. Flying displays, conservation and The Bird Box Gift Shop

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Plan Your Visit

We’ve put together information to help with planning the perfect day out.

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Education & Groups at Muncaster Castle

Historic Muncaster offers a stimulating variety of learning environments for education & groups of all ages.

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Stay With Us

We provide a wide range of accommodation including two nearby hotels, an inn, B&B accommodation at the Castle and four self catering properties.

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New Online Gift Shop

Our new online gift shop where you can also adopt an object and become one of the Teddy Bear Team!

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Come and visit our historic haunted castle and 77 acres of woodland and gardens

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Download the Muncaster App

Brand New for 2021

We no longer hand out audio wands for the castle audio tour but we've made up for it hugely with our fantastic app! It's simple and easy to download via Google Play or the Apple App Store via your smart phone.

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Not only does it provide you with the castle audio tour but also lots more information to enhance your visit to the castle, gardens and hawk & owl centre.