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Muncaster Castle - Hawk & Owl Centre
Type:Birds of Prey
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
About
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays daily during the main season. This is your opportunity to witness the stealthy silent flight of an owl, the breathtaking speed of a falcon or a majestic eagle soar over the valley!
With conservation of wildlife at its heart the Centre aims to excite and educate visitors of all ages about these winged predators.
Personal Owl Encounters available to book with the opportunity to handle and fly some of our amazing owls. Find out their personalities and take as many photos as you like, maybe even take an ‘owlfie’!
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Opening Times
| Season (15 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026) |
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* Main season: late March to end of October.
Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre open daily from 10.30am-5pm
(Castle 12 noon – 4pm closed some days for private functions - check website).
For winter season and special events see website for details.
Guide Prices
See website for details
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Languages
- French signs/guides
- German signs/guides
- Spanish signs/guides
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Postbox
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- Telephone (public)
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
- Excellent1367
- Very Good391
- Average114
- Poor41
- Terrible30
Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Award For Excellence Silver 2016 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 - Winner 2025
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Located 1 mile south of Ravenglass on the A595. Follow signs for the Western Lake District from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. SatNav CA18 1RD.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Ravenglass station is 1 mile away.
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