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February

Half Term Fun at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle
Half-term
Spring is on its way so let the kids explore and play in 77 acres of gardens set against the breathtaking backdrop of the western ... More

March

Riot of Rhododendrons
Muncaster Castle
Mid March – Mid June – Riot of Rhododendrons Although wonderful to explore at any time of year, spring is when Muncaster gardens are ... More

Teddies go Free at Easter
Muncaster Castle
Easter Weekend

Free entry to Children with a teddy bear, Egg Hunt on Easter Monday, Teddy Bear Trail and a teddy selfie competition

Normal entry rates apply book ... More

April

Bluebell Heaven
Muncaster Castle
April/May – Bluebell Heaven

Although Muncaster gardens are famed for their important collections of exotic trees and shrubs from across the world, a highlight of springtime ... More

Riot of Rhododendrons
Muncaster Castle
Mid March – Mid June – Riot of Rhododendrons Although wonderful to explore at any time of year, spring is when Muncaster gardens are ... More

May

Cumbria Life Sausage Festival
Muncaster Castle
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend

Come on down and enjoy a good knees up with what makes Cumbria great. Food, Drink and Music! The famous Cumbrian sausage needs to be ... More

Muncaster Festival
Muncaster Castle
Late Bank Holiday Weekend

Welcome Spring back in May with our traditional wacky Muncaster Festival! Come along and soak up the atmosphere on the Castle front lawn. There is ... More

Riot of Rhododendrons
Muncaster Castle
Mid March – Mid June – Riot of Rhododendrons Although wonderful to explore at any time of year, spring is when Muncaster gardens are ... More

July

Colour Run for Hospice at Home West Cumbria
Muncaster Castle
Early July

We are very proud to welcome back Hospice at Home for the mad colour run! With a choice of 1k or 5k routes, make your ... More

August

CFM Cash for Kids Day
Muncaster Castle
Mid-August

We’re back with CFM radio to create an action packed day all in the name of charity. Last year was a huge success, and this ... More

Medieval Muncaster
Muncaster Castle
Bank Holiday Weekend

Over the bank holiday weekend, Muncaster returns to Tudor times with the Red Wyvern re-enactment society. Medieval Muncaster brings the past to life with ... More

Picnic Cinema
Muncaster Castle
Early August

Tickets valid from 10.30am. The films will both screen from around 9-10pm (as it needs to be dark!).

Picture it now, a warm summer’s night, camp ... More

October

Darkest Muncaster
Muncaster Castle
Halloween
Darkest Muncaster During Halloween week and Christmas at the Castle

Darkest Muncaster Illuminations transform the gardens after dark for a magical experience of light and sound. ... More

Halloween Week
Muncaster Castle
Half-term / Halloween

Dare you visit one of Britain's most haunted castles this Halloween?!

Don't forget to come in fancy dress and a TORCH would be a smart idea ... More

December

Christmas at the Castle
Muncaster Castle
The Gardens and Owl Centre are open daily between 11am and 4pm and the Stable Yard is decorated for Christmas. Groups and schools can ... More

Darkest Muncaster
Muncaster Castle
Darkest Muncaster During Halloween week and Christmas at the Castle

Darkest Muncaster Illuminations transform the gardens after dark for a magical experience of light and sound. ... More

Taste Cumbria Christmas Fayre
Muncaster Castle
Early December
Showcasing some of Cumbria's finest culinary produce, cookery demonstrations and tastings, along with a side helping of live music, free children's crafts, walkabout entertainers, husky ... More

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