The land was granted to alan de penitone in 1208.
Muncaster castle floor plan.
Muncaster castle and gardens plus hawk and owl centre is a superb lake district attraction and ideal for family days out in cumbria.
There is an owl sanctuary and a maze.
Muncaster castle home to the pennington family for 800 years.
Fifty years later a castle was built by gamel de mulcastre.
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A castle floor plan was designed with the safety and security of its occupants in mind it had to withstand sieges battles enormous and powerful siege engines and attacks from land and often from sea.
The castle evolved from the pele tower built to repel marauding scots.
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Dual attraction tickets give the holder a full day on the ravenglass eskdale railway plus a full day at muncaster including castle visit and all hawk owl centre public flying displays.
The second attraction must be visited no more than seven days after the first.
If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Here you will find opening times prices and a site plan.
Guests have the same package of extra benefits as other coachman s guests including access to muncaster s gardens and hawk owl centre discounted castle entry when open and discount vouchers to eat at pennington hotels and for other attractions.
It had to protect its occupants through centuries of warfare.
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Muncaster castle can be crowded so we recommend booking e tickets ahead of time to secure your spot.
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Muncaster s gardens include features designed to take advantage of views of the esk valley and the mountains.