Activities at Wray Castle

Plan your family day out at Wray

Paddle in the lake, picnic on the lawn or stretch your legs on a walk round the estate. There’s plenty of outdoor fun for all the family this summer at Wray Castle. Please note: the outside play trail and indoor activity rooms are no longer open.

Take the geocaching challenge

Geocaching is a kind of treasure hunt for the digital age. Find out how you can give it a go at Wray

Wray Castle to Blelham Tarn circular walk

An interesting and varied circular walk from Wray Castle taking in Blelham Tarn and returning via Windermere shoreline. This walk combines tranquil beauty, great views and fascinating stories from the past.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 40 mins
• 3.5 miles (5.6km)

Frequently asked questions for Wray Castle Reopening 2021

We're so pleased out portcullis is now up and we can welcome you back into the Castle building. If you have a query before your visit, we've put together a list of Questions & Answers which will hopefully help you plan your day out at Wray.

Hoist the sails! Beginners' sailing sessions at the castle

Try your hand at something new with our taster sailing sessions on Windermere.

Walk this Wray

Pull on your boots and step out into the heart of the south Lakes.

Wray Castle's Summer of Sport

This summer at Wray Castle is all about sporting challenges and trying new things.

Soak up the sights and sounds of autumn

Let this video inspire your senses and get outside this autumn.

Wray Castle to Latterbarrow Circular Walk

If you're looking for a walk with rewarding Lakes views, without the big fell climb, don't miss this Latterbarrow loop starting and finishing at Wray Castle.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 40 mins
• 4.6 miles (7.4km)

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.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.5 miles (7.2km)

Claife Viewing Station to Wray Castle running trail

Gently undulating route that hugs the west shore of Lake Windermere and provides wonderful views across the lake before continuing through mature woodland to Wray Castle.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 8.0 miles (12.85km)

What to do this winter at Wray Castle

The castle may be closed but there's still plenty to see and do amongst the castle grounds.

Come by bike

The castle is the perfect stop off on a bike ride through the south Lakes.