FREE FREE PARKING PARKING Book Online Book Online SAVE 15% OPENING TIMES SAVE 15% Described by Ruskin as The Gateway to Paradise & PRICES 2019 FEBRUARY MARCH Castle Hawk & Owl Centre M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 1 2 3 Stunning rooms, beautiful Discover these majestic birds of prey in the 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 More Muncaster Muncaster furniture, a myriad of 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PLAYGROUNDS Centre and marvel 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 legends and tales. Loved CREEPING KATE’S CAFÉ AND OWL GARDEN TEA ROOM at the spectacular 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 K and still lived in for more From full meals to light snacks or afternoon teas. than 800 years. flying displays daily at Castle 11.30am, 2pm and APRIL - SEPTEMBER INCLUSIVE OCTOBER Delicious home baked cakes and local Cumbrian produce. M T W T F S S g CARRIAGE HOUSE GIFT SHOP 4pm during high All attractions are open daily 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 except the Castle, which is open ✝ CHURCH - 12th Century with superb stained glass. season. See reverse 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Sunday to Friday but closes most 3 BABY CHANGE - Facilities available. side of this leaflet for 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 c DOGS - Welcome in the Gardens, if kept on a lead. Saturdays to host weddings. See 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 full details. Assistance dogs only in Castle, Café and Maze. below for full information and 28 29 30 31 ticket prices. Disabled Access - Please see website or Gardens NOVEMBER DECEMBER ( for further information, but good Within this wild, untamed M T W T F S S M T W T F S S facilities and reasonable access on a setting of ancient Family Fun Run wild with your 1 2 3 30 31 1 difficult and hilly site. Wheelchair access woodlands & soaring peaks children in the 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to the ground floor of the Castle only. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 nestle the enchanting gardens including Assistance dogs welcome. the Enchanted Trail 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Muncaster Gardens. A dream 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 By Public Transport scan for site map of colours throughout the year & abundant in & playgrounds or Railway Station is situated just one mile from FULL SEASON GARDENS & HAWK & OWL CENTRE OPEN wildlife, please explore the many acres of trees & shrubs from relax & enjoy this Muncaster. See www.muncaster.co.uk or (for details. HISTORIC HAUNTED fabulous natural 10.30AM TO 5PM DAILY around the world while enjoying the romantic views. CASTLE OPEN SUNDAY TO FRIDAY 12 NOON TO 4PM MUNCASTER CASTLE environment. CASTLE CLOSED MOST SATURDAYS TO HOST WEDDINGS BUT Visit the indoor OPEN BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAYS Hawk & Owl MeadowVole HALLOWEEN MAX - SPOOKY GARDENS OPEN UNTIL 9PM Events Centre Two World Heritage Sites! Maze & don’t HALLOWEEN MEDIUM - NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Muncaster Parish sits at the start miss our special SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OF OUR SPOOKY ENTERTAINMENTS HIMALAYAN of The Frontiers of the Roman events for all the family DURING OUR HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL GARDENS Empire and is also part of The throughout the year. WINTER WEEKENDS GARDENS & HAWK & OWL CENTRE English Lake District - a rare OPEN 11AM TO 4PM. CASTLE OPEN 11.30AM TO 2.30PM. Sat 2, 9 & 16 Mar Owls by Moonlight achievement. Two more good FLYING DISPLAY 1.30PM & WILD HERON FEED 3PM Mar - Nov Afternoon Teas once a month reasons to visit! Fri 19 - Mon 22 Apr Teddies Go Free at Easter Closed. PRIVATE PARTIES OR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES Sat 4 - Mon 6 May Sausage Festival Meadowvole FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ARE WELCOME PLEASE give us a call or email TO DISCUSS FURTHER. Sun 26 - Tue 28 May Festival of Fools Maze & Sat 24 Aug Race The Tide See www.muncaster.co.uk for full & updated details Playgrounds Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug Medieval Muncaster Pennington Hotels & Inns and Coachman’s Quarters £1 supplement (50p children) applies to these Fri 25 Oct - Sat 2 Nov Halloween Festival CAFÉ & GIFT SHOPS prices during Muncaster Festival & Halloween Max December weekends Christmas Afternoon Teas Weddings & Celebrations Prices & Owls by Moonlight We have a full range of accommodation ADULT CHILD GARDENS,HAWK & OWL CENTRE GARDENS,HAWK & OWL CENTRE See website for full details of all our events Accommodation Muncaster makes a perfect setting for from 17th century inns to spacious holiday weddings and other special occasions. homes - go to penningtonhotels.co.uk for £12 CASTLE UPGRADE +£3.00 £6 CASTLE UPGRADE +£1.50 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, . CA18 1RQ Licensed for Wedding Ceremonies and full information. Stay within the glorious muncaster.co.uk 01229 717614 [email protected] Receptions the Castle was designed to £7.50 CASTLE UPGRADE +£3.00 £4 CASTLE UPGRADE +£1.50 Muncaster Gardens in the Coachman’s impress and entertain in style and is Quarters 4 star bed and breakfast or self Under 5’s and dogs free. Annual Friends of Muncaster passes available. marvellous for celebrations and catering accommodation. To book visit Group discounts available (booking essential). The café, shops and Information MUNCASTER.CO.UK Centre may close upto 60 minutes before Gardens closing time. Please note: details dinners. Just ask for details or download www.muncaster.co.uk or call 01229 717 614. Find us by Sat Nav CA18 1RD a brochure from the website. correct at time of printing. We reserve the right to alter these opening dates, times and prices. For up-to-date information visit muncaster.co.uk or (01229 717614. 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