Wray Castle

About

 A Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.

Use the castle as your base and set out on your bike down the west shore of Windermere to Claife Viewing Station and back. Bike hire available next door from Low Wray Campsite. Or choose from one of our lakeside or countryside circular walks for a great day out in the heart of the Lakes.

Family adventures in nature await as you explore the grounds and discover the adventure play trail with hidden activities in the woods.

Pack a picnic and we’ll provide some of the best views in the Lakes for your lunch spot, or pick-up some refreshments from the Kitchen Court Café, selling hot and cold light-bites, drinks, snacks and ice creams.

This year there will be access to the ground floor only of Wray Castle, where you can catch a glimpse at the castle’s former glory. The castle came to the National Trust without its contents, so you will not see a 'typical' historic house full of paintings, furniture and antiques with an accompanying owner-family history through the ages.

Advanced booking not needed for parking or castle entry. Car park charges apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Gounds open. Castle ground floor due to reopen 17 May 2021.