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Muncaster Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Cumbria, England · Ravenglass, CA18 1RQ

Muncaster Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £24.95 · Child £14.50 · Family £78.90
Checked on the official page: main season (21 Mar-23 Oct 2026) castle, gardens, birds and activities adult from £24.95, child (3-15) from £14.50; gardens-only adult £19.50, child £11. Winter weekends 7-29 Nov cheaper (adult £19.50). No family ticket listed, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children.
Opening timesMain season 21 March-23 October: gardens 10.30am-6pm, Hawk & Owl Centre 10.30am-4.30pm, castle 12-4pm. Halloween week, November weekends, Christmas weekends and February half term with shorter hours.
Best time to goDry days for the gardens and owl displays.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
Under-3s free; children 3-15 pay child price. Mini Muncaster play areas.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
FoodStables Café 8.30am-4.30pm in main season (park in Church Gate car park before 10.30am).
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsCastle, gardens, owl centre and a maze near Ravenglass.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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