Muncaster Castle Gardens and Owl Centre

Recently I was a Teaching Assistant on a Primary School Trip to Muncaster Castle. It was clear to see that each and every child and adult alike on the trip thoroughly enjoyed there time looking around the beautifully maintained gardens, castle and owl sanctuary. Background: Muncaster Castle 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. 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 ...  Read the complete review