Muncaster Castle: A Wonder of the Lake District (Muncaster Castle Gardens and Owl Centre)

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Product:	Muncaster Castle Gardens and Owl Centre
Date:	07/07/09 (35 review reads)
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Advantages: Fantastic Sights

Disadvantages: None

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 Roses; and the most ornamental dinner service the Derby factory ever made.

In the splendour of over 70 acres of gardens with the dramatic backdrop of the glorious Lakeland fells, plants from all over the world can be found.

The World Owl Centre headquarters of the World Owl Trust is based at Muncaster and cares for one of the finest and largest owl collections in the world with over 45 species.

In all Muncaster Castle really is worth a visit if you are in the Lake District and fancy a nice walk around and some quiet time to appreciate the beautiful environment that we live in!

It is also worth mentioning that there is a children's play area in case any young ones get slightly too much!

Summary: A great day out for any wildlife/nature lover. Or if seeking piece of mind