The Owl Centre, Muncaster Castle is on the A595 one mile east of the village of Ravenglass, one hour’s drive from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway
From the North
From Carlisle follow the A595 to Cockermouth, and continue on past Whitehaven, this road bypasses Ravenglass and goes straight through to Muncaster
The journey should take about an hour and a half
From the South
• Depart M6 at Junction 36 onto A590 heading West for 20 miles
• Turn RIGHT (West) at Greenodd onto A5092 for 6 miles
• Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto A595 for 22.5 miles
• The car park for the Owl Trust can be found on the right one mile before the turning for Ravenglass
• Arrive at the Owl Trust and Muncaster Castle
The journey will take approximately an hour and a quarter
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By Train
Ravenglass Railway Station is situated just one mile from Muncaster
Please note: there are no taxis available unless pre-booked
Please call:
Gosforth Taxis: 01946 725308
There is FREE coach and car parking opposite the main gate, with disabled parking
Opening Times
The Gardens, Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze are open daily open daily 11am to 4pm
Wheelchairs To Loan
We have wheelchairs on site which you are more than welcome to borrow to make your visit comfortable. It is advisable to book these in advance as numbers are limited. We also have one electric scooter
Wheelchair Access
The main areas of the Gardens and Owl Centre and MeadowVole Maze allow wheelchair access. The ground floor of the Castle (where the majority of the audio tour takes place) is also accessible by wheelchair
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available in the Stable Yard and the Coach Park
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the Gardens and the Owl Centre if kept on a lead and under control
Guide dogs only, please, in the Castle, MeadowVole Maze and Café. Please respect our other visitors and “scoop the poop”
| 1 November to 31 December 2011 - Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Gardens, Owl Centre & MeadowVole Maze | Castle Upgrade |
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| As of November 2011 | ||
| Times | 10.30 - 6.00pm/dusk | 12.00 - 4.30pm |
| Adult | £6.50 | £3.50 |
| Child (5 - 15years) | £3.50 | £3.00 |
| Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) | £17.00 | £11.50 |
| Under 5s | Free | Free |
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Muncaster Castle Gardens and Owl Centre Weather
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World Owl Trust Registered Charity Number: 1107529 Limited Company Number: 5296745 |
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The World Owl Trust is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the European
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA). The Trust relies on a dedicated membership, visitors, donations and
legacies.
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