Muncaster Experience


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Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1RQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1229 717 614
Fax: +44 (0) 1229 717 010
Email: info@muncaster.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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
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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.

Events

Yearly events programme mainly in the school holidays to keep the children entertained. Don't miss the Festival of Fools, five days of madness and mayhem!street entertainers, jugglers, and other foolish characters decend on the castle to compete for the title 'Fool of muncaster 2010'. keep the children entertained with the Summer of Fun everyday in August. plus our infamous Halloween week!

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 GaloreAlso: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
(2011 times)
Winter season:
Gardens, Owl Centre, and children's indoor MeadowVole Maze:
Open daily 11.00am to 4.00pm.

1st to 18th February:
28th February to 26th March 2011:
1st November to 31st December 2011:

The Castle is open for 'Christmas at the Castle':
Sundays from 20th November:
(excluding Christmas day) plus extra selected dates in December 2011 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Please see Muncaster website for details.

Summer Season:
Gardens, Owl Centre and children's indoor MeadowVole Maze
Open daily 10.30am to 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm)

27th March to 31st October 2011:
19th to 27th February 2011: for February Half Term

Castle opens Sunday to Friday:
12.00pm to 4.30pm (1.00pm to 4.00pm Feb half term)
Closed Saturdays for private functions.

Late opening for special events with Darkest Muncaster Illuminations on selected dates, see Muncaster website for details.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Winter Season:
Gardens, Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze:
Adult £6.50; Child (5-15) £3.50; Family (2A+2C) £17.00.

Castle upgrade:Adult +£3.50; Child (5-15) +£3; Family (2A+2C) +£11.50.

Summer Season:
Gardens, Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze:
Adult £9.50; Child (5-15) £6.50; Family (2A+2C) £30.00.

Castle upgrade:
Adult +£2.50; Child (5-15) +£1.50; Family (2A+2C) +£5.00.

Group rates: are available for pre booked groups of 12 or more.

Specialist tours of the Castle, Gardens and Owl Centre are available on request at additional cost.

Special Event's throughout the year, with details on Muncaster website.

Directions
Located 1 mile south of Ravenglass on the A595. Follow signs for the Western Lake District from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. SatNav CA18 1RD.
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Muncaster Experience Postcode for SatNav: CA18 1RQ

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