Castle

Muncaster Castle

Gosforth, Cumbria
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £24.95 adult · £14.50 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free
  • Private owner
Muncaster Castle: Muncaster Castle (Grade I listed historic house museum in Cumbria, England, UK)
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Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Muncaster Castle is a castle near Gosforth, Cumbria, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £24.95. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.

Muncaster Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:3018:00
  2. Tue 13 10:3018:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:3018:00
  4. Thu 15 10:3018:00
  5. Fri 16 10:3018:00
  6. Sat 17 10:3018:00
  7. Sun 18 10:3018:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Main Season 2026 – Gardens 21 Mar to 23 Oct
Daily
10:30 to 18:00
 n/a
Main Season 2026 – Castle 21 Mar to 23 Oct
Daily
12:00 to 16:00
 n/a
November Weekends 2026 – Gardens 7 Nov to 29 Nov
Sat to Sun
11:00 to 16:00
 n/a
November Weekends 2026 – Castle 7 Nov to 29 Nov
Sat to Sun
11:30 to 15:00
 n/a

Main season: castle 12:00-16:00, Hawk & Owl Centre 10:30-16:30; November weekends: castle 11:30-15:00. Castle closed some days for private functions. Halloween week 24 Oct-1 Nov and December Christmas weekends: details to come.

Check current times on the official site

Muncaster Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £24.95
Child £14.50
Book on the official site Booking ahead is recommended.

Getting to Muncaster Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Main car park CA18 1RD; winter (November to Easter) and accessible parking via Church Gate, 1/3 mile south.
By train
Silverdale is 26.6 miles away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Not inside the castle or Hawk & Owl Centre.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Paved or gravel paths to main attractions; outer garden paths narrower, steeper and uneven; castle ground floor accessible, first floor not.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
  • Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Muncaster Castle

  • 01

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 02

    Great hall

    The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

History of Muncaster Castle

  1. 1208 The castle has been the Pennington family's home since this year.

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Castles near Muncaster Castle

All 3 castles in Cumbria

FAQs

When is Muncaster Castle open?

In the main season 2026 – gardens season it opens every day from 10:30 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Muncaster Castle?

Adult tickets cost £24.95.

Is there a café at Muncaster Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on muncaster.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
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  6. Page on muncaster.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
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  8. Page on muncaster.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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