Discover the Vikings

A unique collaboration that spans a continent, The Beacon is proud to host Discover the Vikings, an exclusive Viking themed exhibition, from 29 June until 29 September. Set to delight locals and tourists alike, this unique combination of artefacts, replicas and...

Teddy Bearganza

Over eighty Lakeland bears have relocated to Muncaster Castle and are sharing their splendid new home with the Pennington family. To celebrate their joint occupation of the Castle, the Bears and the family are holding a BearGanza in the Castle’s ornate Drawing...

‘The Three Graces’ Castle Exhibition

From August 19th through to September 2nd, Muncaster Castle celebrates the astonishing achievements of three remarkable Victorian women. Talented, plucky and spirited women are found peppered liberally throughout the family history of Iona Frost-Pennington, the...

Krankenhaus Festival with British Sea Power

The Krankenhaus Festival is a three day weekend event featuring acclaimed UK indie rock group British Sea Power. The Festival begins at 6pm on Friday 6th Sept and runs through to Sunday 8th with tickets including free camping and entry to Castle, Gardens and Hawk...

Scientific Ghost Vigil

Every year we offer public places on one or two ghost vigils here at Muncaster, to allow members of the public to meet and work with the scientific vigil team here at one of Britain’s most haunted locations. The 2019 vigil will be on Saturday 9th November.  The...