Muncaster Castle in the Western Lake District will be revelling in a whole month of foolish family fun in the summer sun this August. Every day throughout the month visitors will be treated to a feast ...

An 800-year-old castle in England's Lake District is being dubbed the first-ever "eco-castle" for upgrading to heat pumps, all without sacrificing the historic integrity of the landmark. The Lancaster ...

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With summer holidays fast approaching many of us will be looking for great ways to spend some quality time with the family. One of the venues at the top of your list should be Muncaster Castle, which ...

People can visit Britain's "most haunted" castle with Halloween not far away which has a "very different atmosphere" the moment you step through the front door. Muncaster Castle, located near ...

The Festival of Fools will take place at Muncaster Castle in the Lake District from Saturday 24th May to Thursday 29th May 2008. Muncaster Castle was home to the original Tom Fool and the Festival, ...

A castle has been remembered for its role in protecting hundreds of valuable paintings during World War Two. The collection was secretly moved to Muncaster Castle in Cumbria from The Tate Gallery in ...

It is said to be one of the country’s most haunted castles, but Muncaster Castle may soon have another reason to be on the tourist map. Current archaeological work suggests the site of Muncaster ...

The World Owl Trust, which is based at Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, is urging people to grow their grass to help the Barn Owl. The population has plummeted in Britain due to a loss of habitat and the ...

In the latest episode of the Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things podcast, Robert Hardman and Kate Williams continue their exploration of the brutal Wars of the Roses, discussing a runaway king's stay ...

Image caption, Thomas Skelton, the last professional fool at Muncaster, had a dark side to his nature, according to legend. 30 May 2013 Behind one of Cumbria's most light-hearted traditions lies a ...

Thomas Skelton, the last professional fool at Muncaster, had a dark side to his nature, according to legend. Behind one of Cumbria's most light-hearted traditions lies a very dark tale. Muncaster ...