Wray Castle Grounds
Wray Castle Grounds is a garden, park & outdoor in Cumbria, England. Entry is free. 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.
| Price | Free entry National Trust: lakeside grounds on Windermere's west shore; the castle is under a restoration project, so check what's open inside. No campervans or minibuses. LA22 0JA. Closes in severe weather warnings. |
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| Opening times | Grounds typically 8am-8pm; café 9.30am-4.30pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; arrive by boat from Ambleside in season. |
| School holiday tip | Early 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 ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Pay-and-display (Blue Badge parking in the top car park). (£7 for 2 hours, £8.50 for 4 hours, £10 all day (cash or JustPark); National Trust members free.) |
| Food | JOEY'S Café (independent; dogs on leads welcome). |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | National Trust Victorian mock-castle on Windermere's west shore with lakeside grounds and a café. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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