Mock-Gothic castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds
Boarding a regular lake cruise from Ambleside allows you to arrive at Wray Castle in style. A gentle walk or cycle here also make a perfect start to your visit. This unusual and exciting National Trust castle is a place for all the family to explore and enjoy.
We don't have any of the original castle contents, so it is more informal and child-friendly. Our Peter Rabbit Adventure is the perfect spot for creative play for our youngest visitors, while older children might like dressing-up or building their own castle. To find out more about this fascinating building, why not join one of our guided tours, which run for most of the year? Plus, there's loads to do outdoors.
Please note our car park is small and often full by 11am. Avoid disappointment by arriving by boat or bus. There are regular boats direct from Ambleside or a bus service running from Ferry Nab via Hill Top and Hawkshead.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 | £9.00 |
| Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
| Family | £25.00 | £22.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Last entry to Castle one hour before closing. Low Wray Campsite open 17 March - 29 October: for detailed opening times and bookings please visit ntlakescampsites.org.uk or call 01539432733.
