Wray Castle

Important notice -

Wray Castle car park, grounds and toilets are open daily to 6pm, but the Castle remains closed. The café is open daily from 10.00 to 16.00. Booking not needed to visit the grounds. Boat services to and from Ambleside are not running.

Gothic Revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds

More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Wray Castle

Things to see and do

Windermere

Car parks for Windermere west shore 

Best explored on foot or by bike, Windermere west shore is the place to go for lakeside strolls, great views and picnics by the water. Here’s a handy guide to our car parks along Windermere west shore to help you plan your day.

Daffodils and crocuses in spring garden at Charlecote

Spring awakenings at Wray Castle  

Make the most of the lengthening days and new bursts of colour on a family visit to Wray Castle this spring.

Arrive in style

Two people cycle in front of Wray Castle, Cumbria

Green travel to Wray Castle 

Make the most of your Wray Castle adventure and arrive by boat, bike or boot.

Family cycling the trail

Claife Viewing Station to Wray Castle Cycle trail 

Gently undulating cycle route hugging the west shore of Lake Windermere and providing wonderful views across the lake as well as National Trust properties to visit at either end of the ride.

Looking down the stairs in the Peter Rabbit Adventure

Rainy days at Wray Castle 

With plenty of rooms to be enjoyed on rainy days, Wray Castle is the perfect place for a family day out if you'd rather be indoors. Dress up, build a castle and let your imagination run wild.

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History

Hardwicke Rawnsley, co-founder of the National Trust

Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley at Wray Castle 

Did you know that one of the founders of the National Trust had a close connection to Wray Castle?

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