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Welcome to Muncaster Castle & Gardens, one of the best places to visit in the Lake District for a fun family day out! The historic haunted castle, still a lived in family home is the jewel in the crown of this majestic setting on the Western Lake District. Host to private weddings, functions and parties, this idyllic setting is simply awe inspiring. See the Castle in all its glory and hear from the Pennington family who have resided in the Castle since 1208, about Muncasters colourful history and residents. Experience sheer natural wonder at the 'Gateway to Paradise' (Ruskin) with views over to Ravenglass (the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park) and over the Esk Valley toward Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. The Gardens, dating back to the 18th Century, are now home to one of Europe's largest collections of Rhododendron's. Alongside all the beauty, the team are working in partnership with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Edinburgh amongst others, working hard to conserve endangered plants and trees. Your visit to Muncaster helps to keep this vital work going, protecting our natural world for the future