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Experience a Wild Day Out at Muncaster
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. A free audio tour narrated by the Pennington Family, the present owners, guides you round the haunted Castle, enlivening the experience with legends and family anecdotes.
Himalayan Gardens
Plants from all over the world, especially flowering shrubs from the Sino-Himalayan regions, nestle in the wild splendour of over 70 acres of gardens. Many rare and unusual plants flourish here. Spectacular rhododendron collections.
A Family Day Out
Our children's play area with aerial runway, scramble net and fireman's pole provides hours of fun. Visit the indoor MeadowVole Maze and shrink to 5cm small and try to reach the other side without being eaten!
Walks And Trails
Muncaster is located in one of Europe's most dramatic and remote landscapes. The Wild setting of ancient woods and soaring mountains contains provides opportunities to explore designated paths and walks. All beneath the grandeur of Scafell Pike, England's tallest peak.
World Owl Centre
Headquarters of the World Owl Trust, reveals a thrilling insight into these magical and mysterious creatures. Featuring one of the largest collections of Owls in the world. “Meet the Birds” at 2.30pm and watch the wild Herons feeding during “Heron Happy Hour” at 4.30pm.
Further Facilities
Creeping Kate's Kitchen – from full meals to light snacks or just afternoon tea – everything is freshly made to your order. Featuring local Cumbrian produce.Carriage House Gift Shop and Owl Shop – Gifts Galore
Also:Plant Centre - stocks over 250 different varities of hardy shrub along with an extensive herb collection and seasonal plants.
Also: Weddings, Functions and Meetings.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
Castle:11th February to 4th November: Sunday to Friday 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Gardens, Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze: All year except January - 10.30am - 6.00pm |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Gardens, Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze:Adult 7.00; Child 5.00; Family 22.00. Castle Upgrade: Adult 2.50; Child 1.50; Family 5.00. |
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Directions
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| We are on the A595 one mile south of Ravenglass, on the west coast of the Lake District |
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Nearby Attractions
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Brantwood
(12 Miles)*
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900, Brantwood became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe. |
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Laurel & Hardy Museum
(15 Miles)*
The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. |
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Rydal Mount and Gardens
(17 Miles)*
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, retains a lived-in, family atmosphere and has seen little change since Wordsworth and his family came to live there in 1813. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Ennerdale Country House Hotel
(12 Miles)*
The Ennerdale Country House Hotel is a Grade two listed building set within five acres of tranquil landscaped gardens and Italian fountains and figurines. |
Langdale Hotel and Country Club
(14 Miles)*
The Langdale Hotel & Country Club is set amongst 35 acres of Woodlands featuring tarns, waterfalls and a working waterwheel against a backdrop of the Langdale Pikes. |
The Scafell Hotel
(14 Miles)*
The Scafell Hotel is situated at the foot of Great Gable and is ideally situated for guests wishing to explore the Lake District. |
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