The Beacon School of Magic
Step into a world of magic at The Beacon Museum! Young witches and wizards are invited to join the Beacon School of Magic for a spellbinding mix of experiments, crafts and creature encounters. Make your own potions, craft a wand, and take part in enchanting activities before meeting some real-life magical creatures. Perfect for children […]
Sherlock Holmes & the Curious Case of the Girt Dog
Sherlock Holmes & the Curious Case of the Girt Dog This year we present a brand new theatrical performance for you in the Castle Library. The world’s greatest detective Sherlock Holmes finds himself summoned to Muncaster Castle to investigate The Curious Case of the Girt Dog. A monstrous hound is loose on the local fells […]
Vulture Day
Vultures are a charismatic group of birds that are often described as ‘nature’s clean-up crew’. They have a specialist diet of carrion – by consuming dead animals vultures help to limit the spread of disease in the environment. With their bald faces and highly corrosive stomach acid, these brilliant birds are built for functionality over […]
Halloween Family Festival
Our Muncaster Halloween Family Festival continues to evolve, and after a fang-tastic 2025, Halloween 2026 returns with even more pumpkin-fuelled fun! This year’s theme is WEREWOLVES… a howling good time for all ages! This year’s festival brings: The Scary Maze The return of The Pumpkin patch – free pumpkin with the first 2500 child tickets […]
Family Fun Weekend
Join us for a weekend of family fun, steam and celebration on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025, as we mark two incredible milestones – the nationwide Railway 200 festival and our own 150th anniversary. Enjoy a weekend packed with heritage, hands-on activities and entertainment for all ages, right here in the Western Lake […]
Ravenglass Railway Early Bird Breakfast Special at Dalegarth Station – Starts Monday 4th August!
Start your day the tasty way with our limited-time morning offer, available exclusively at Fellbites Café, Dalegarth Station. Served daily until 12pm. Bacon Roll or Veggie Sausage Roll + FREE Tea or Filter Coffee. All for just £6.45! Whether you’re fuelling up before a journey on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway or simply enjoying a […]
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Early Bird Summer Train Deal – Buy One Get One Free!
All aboard for an unmissable early morning adventure! Enjoy a Buy One Get One Free deal on our 9:30 diesel departure from Ravenglass. Whether you’re travelling with family or friends, it’s the perfect way to experience the stunning Eskdale valley – for less! Here’s how it works: Catch the 9:30 diesel service from Ravenglass and […]
‘Peter’s Railway’ Little Engineers’ Day Halloween special at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
A huge warm welcome for the return of our “Little Engineers’ Day” with Chris Vine and this time its a special Halloween-themed storytelling event. Our Young Engineers will meet author Chris Vine at Ravenglass station and experience a railway adventure of their own ‘behind the scenes’. We will be visiting our engineering workshop to piece […]
Armed Forces Week: Service of Thanksgiving
Organised by Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, and The Royal British Legion (Carlisle and Stanwix branch), with funding from Cumberland Council, this service of thanksgiving will feature poems, readings, and memories from those who served in the war, read by representatives from the veteran and wider community as well as hymns chosen by […]
Quiz night with Pie And Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper plus raffle with some great prizes
