Muncaster Castle, Gardens & Owl Centre

Muncaster Castle, situated in one of the most beautiful corners of the Lake District, has been home to the Pennington family since 1208. The Castle itself houses a large variety of artefacts, collected by the family over the centuries. Each has a story, many of which are related by Patrick Gordon-Duff-Pennington, the current owner, through an audio tour. Treasures include a picture painted by Gainsborough for a bet; John of Bologna's Alabaster Lady; Henry VI's drinking bowl, known as the 'Luck of Muncaster', dating from his stay at the Castle during the Wars of the Roses; and the most ornamental dinner service the Derby factory ever made.

Address:

Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1RQ

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