Muncaster Christmas Festival 2026
Muncaster's Christmas Festival runs on selected December dates with castle admission, festive activities, craft stalls, an enchanted trail and optional Santa visits.
Saturday 5 December 202600:00–23:59Muncaster Castle, Gardens & Estate →
FormatSelected-date castle Christmas festival; daily opening times vary
Tickets fromMuncaster Castle
OrganiserMuncaster Castle
What to expect
Details checked against organiser information on 17 September 2026.
Muncaster Christmas Festival runs on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-22 December 2026. Festival tickets include Christmas activities, the gardens, Castle State Rooms, Hawk & Owl Centre, the 1.30pm World of Owls display, Weapons Hall taster sessions, craft stalls and an enchanted trail.
Adult tickets start from £19.95, children aged 3-15 from £14.50 and under-threes are free. Visiting Father Christmas requires a separate timed Santa ticket for each child.
Turn it into a western Lakes festive break with the Lake District Christmas 2026 guide.
Weather plan
Mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Dress for winter weather.
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