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Reawakening Wray Castle Estate

Windermere - Wray Castle, Cumbria
Wray Castle, Cumbria
Acland Bunkhouse, High Wray, Cumbria
The communal area at Acland, High Wray, Cumbria
A dormitory at Acland, High Wray, Cumbria
Wray Castle, Cumbria Acland Bunkhouse, High Wray, Cumbria The communal area at Acland, High Wray, Cumbria A dormitory at Acland, High Wray, Cumbria

At-a-glance details

  • Dates14 September 2019 to 21 September 2019
  • Holiday typeTrust
  • AvailabilityPlaces available
  • Activity type Coast and countryside, Rural skills
  • Cost£170
  • Physicality8
  • Holiday code19JTZ217
  • AccommodationHigh Wray Acland Bunkhouse
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About Reawakening Wray Castle Estate

Help bring Wray Castle Estate back to life through a mixture of renovating old trees, removing unwanted plants and caring for the natural play trail.

From removing dead wood from established trees to restoring habitats by removing invasive species - this week will give you a huge sense of pride as you all breathe life into the once-glorious estate. You'll also care for the much-loved natural play trail, ensuring that thousands of families can enjoy it for years to come.

About the accommodation

Located in its own peaceful wooded grounds above Lake Windermere with great fell views. The bunkhouse consists of two single-storey cabin-style constructions: the Longland and the Acland. The Longland is made up of three buildings with a large common room with log burner and separate blocks for the dormitories and shower block. The Acland is a self-contained single building. There are large private grounds with a fire pit and barbecue areas.

Notes for guests

A standard kit list can be found on our Essential Information page. 

Enquire and book

Call 0344 800 3099

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm
We are also open 9am to 5pm on bank holidays.

Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

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View of the Fairfield horseshoe from Wray Castle

Wray Castle

Gothic Revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds
A woman sitting at Orrest Head during the sunset

Ambleside

Family fun and adventure in the heart of the English Lake District
A bright and beautiful Townend on a summer's day

Townend

Atmospheric farmhouse full of quirky objects and fascinating stories
See original Beatrix Potter artwork at the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
Footprint in Windermere Cumbria

Footprint

A truly inspirational space
Tarn Hows in winter, showing the Old Man of Coniston dusted in snow

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

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Reawakening Wray Castle Estate

Windermere - Wray Castle, Cumbria
Call 0344 800 3099
Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

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