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...

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...

Owls by Moonlight

A fantastic opportunity to visit Muncaster Castle in the evenings in the runup to Christmas to enjoy a simple hot supper plus two breathtaking owl flying displays after dark.   Taking place in December on: Saturday 14th December, Saturday 21st December and Sunday 22nd...

Virtual Tour – Discover the Lake District Coast, with Tess Pike

Virtual Tour – Discover the Lake District Coast, with Tess Pike In the central Lakes the hidden gems are often little visited corners of a tourist honeypot, but this evening I’m going to transport you in your mind’s eye to a much larger hidden gem...