July 2010

Saturday 31st July
Go With the Salt Flow
Ravenglass Coastal Partnership
In conjunction with
Lake District National Park

“A day when you can cross an arm of the Ravenglass estuary (by ferry provided) then see how the salt-water tide flowing in and out twice a day changes the environment – even well up-river; return over the fell for a panoramic overview”
Local environmental site managers will show and explain the delights of this beautiful ecosystem.
bring packed lunch, and wear footwear that can be got wet)

Start from Ravenglass Village Car Park at 10:00 am

These Events are FREE! Events do not require pre-booking.
A donation toward costs would be reasonable and appropriate.

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August 2010

Everyday in August
Muncaster Castle
Summer of Fun

Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August! 70 acres for the kids to run wild in plus daily events such as a circus workshop and/or magic show . On selected dates a chance to see a Fool of Muncaster past or present perform.

01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk
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Saturday 7th August 2010
The Lakelander
Steam train to Ravenglass

Departing From: Newport - Abergavenny - Hereford - Leominster - Ludlow - Church Stretton - Shrewsbury - Whitchurch - Crewe - Preston - Carnforth
Enjoy a memorable day on board our vintage steam hauled train, running on selected Saturdays through the summer from various departure stations. We travel around the Cumbrian Coast, probably the most stunningly beautiful scenic coastal line in England through an area steeped in cultural and maritime history with spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains and around the wide panoramic expanse of Morecambe Bay and Irish Sea as we journey to Ravenglass.
Call reservations for details 0845 310 2458 or visit www.statesmanrail.com

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Sunday 15th and Monday 30th August
Go With the Salt Flow
Ravenglass Coastal Partnership
In conjunction with
Lake District National Park

“A day when you can cross an arm of the Ravenglass estuary (by ferry provided) then see how the salt-water tide flowing in and out twice a day changes the environment – even well up-river; return over the fell for a panoramic overview”
Local environmental site managers will show and explain the delights of this beautiful ecosystem.
bring packed lunch, and wear footwear that can be got wet)

Start from Ravenglass Village Car Park at 10:00 am

These Events are FREE! Events do not require pre-booking.
A donation toward costs would be reasonable and appropriate.

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August Bank Holiday
28th – 30th August 2010
Muncaster Castle
Medieval Muncaster

Part of our ‘Summer of Fun’ in August, we’re turning the clock back to the medieval era here at Muncaster Castle! The Red Wyvern Society Medieval re-enactment group will be camped in the gardens with displays and demonstrations of life in medieval times, including armory, cooking and battle re-enactments! Experience living history with fun and festivities all weekend!

01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk

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September 2010

Friday 3rd September 2010
Muncaster Castle
Folk night from 7.30pm
Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox the north east’s best folk band here at Muncaster in aid of the World Owl Trust, Don’t miss out buy yours now! Only 120 tickets available, £12.50 each. There will be food and a bar available on the night.

01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk
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Saturday 11th September
Coast Along for Wateraid
On The Cumbria Coastal Path

Take part in WaterAid’s sponsored walk around the beautiful coast paths of Britain and help provide safe water and effective sanitation to some of the poorest communities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region.

The Challenge
The aim of Coast Along is to have a team of walkers on sections of the National Coast Paths around the UK on the same day.

The terrain is varied, each path being between 4 and 15 miles in length and graded from 'easy' to 'severe'! So whether you seek a leisurely weekend break with family or friends, or a more challenging team building exercise, Coast Along has something for everyone!

The two sections closest to Ravenglass are;

Silecroft to Muncaster and Ravenglass, which is 13.8 miles, it is described as 'Moderate' (no wheelchair access).

Ravenglass to St Bees, 13.8 miles, described as 'Moderate' (no wheelchair access)

There is no designated start/ finish time, other than the walk needing to take place on the 11th September. The aim is that each team member aims to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship for WaterAid, with family teams or children raising whatever they can.

Contact Details
To find out more, and to register for Coast Along visit www.coastalongforwateraid.org or contact coastalong@wateraid.org

Sunday 12th September
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
50th Rescue Anniversary

Here’s a bit of discounted fun. It’s 50 years to the day since the Railway was rescued from certain oblivion – so our 10.30am departure from Ravenglass will celebrate the occasion by offering the first 50 people to join it by charging 1960 prices. We are into a pre-decimal era here – brush up on your pounds, shillings and pence and enjoy the cheapest journey of 2010.
Website:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
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Monday 13th September
Go With the Salt Flow
Ravenglass Coastal Partnership
In conjunction with
Lake District National Park

“A day when you can cross an arm of the Ravenglass estuary (by ferry provided) then see how the salt-water tide flowing in and out twice a day changes the environment – even well up-river; return over the fell for a panoramic overview”
Local environmental site managers will show and explain the delights of this beautiful ecosystem.
bring packed lunch, and wear footwear that can be got wet)

Start from Ravenglass Village Car Park at 10:00 am

These Events are FREE! Events do not require pre-booking.
A donation toward costs would be reasonable and appropriate.

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October 2010

Saturday 2nd October – Sunday 3rd October
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Day out with Thomas

Website:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
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October 8th – 10th
Hotels/Muncaster combined project
Painting Weekend
With artist Donald Wilkinson.

01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk


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Saturday 9th October
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Save our Squirrels Special

With red squirrels frequenting the valleys we’ve always tried to help keep them there. This year we have various fund raising activities at our fingertips and this is one of them.

Simply join the Red Express – the 10.30am departure from Ravenglass – pay our standard fare and we will donate half the ticket money to Save Our Squirrels. It’s national Save Our Squirrels week – we’d like to think the train was packed to overflowing!

See our website for details of other Save our Squirrels fund raising activities
Website:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
Save our Squirrel Website:www.saveoursquirrels.org
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Halloween Week Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st
Muncaster Castle
Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castle’s this Halloween? Ghost tours of this famously haunted castle sell out every year! (Pre booking), Dare you enter the Ghostly Grotto? Daily children’s activities include, face painting, crafts, games, magic show and talks on Halloween traditions. Darkest Muncaster illuminations with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, sound effects and music transform the gardens after dark, with our special guest fire juggler, included in day ticket price. For the adrenaline junkie, optional tours can be booked on the night - try our Ghostly Garden walks into unlit areas of Muncaster? Dare to take on the Scary Maze? Or a Mysterious Owl tour? Café and gift shop open until 8pm

01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk

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Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Improved Ghostly goings on!

We’re going to ham it up with a ghastly, grizzly, ghostly journey for you all in Darkest Eskdale. The express ghost trains leave Ravenglass on their after hours missions at 5.30pm and 6.30pm. Once at Dalegarth, there’s a bowel of soup, or dead men’s sausage fingers, thrown into the cauldron for all travelers. Clank those chains to a tune or two while you are there and we are expecting you all to make an evening of it by dressing up too. Can we run to a vampireal prize for the best ghoul of the evening – we shall see!

On the way back the trains travel at a snail’s pace so ghoul spotting takes over. How many can you count and which one is the scariest?

This year to improve your comfort there’s no bed of nails, no ducking stools, but there are numbered seats for each carriage, guaranteeing families can sit together and there’s no scrabble to find a place.

Two after hours trains per day – 5.30pm and 6.30pm. Pre-booking essential.
Website:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
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November 2010

November/December – , Sundays from 21st November (Darkest Muncaster illuminations only on 26th)
Christmas at Muncaster Castle
Experience the magic of Muncaster elegantly decorated for Christmas. The Castle will be elegantly decorated for this festive time of year and open on Sundays and additional dates 27th to 29th Dec. Darkest Muncaster Illuminations, with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland. Café and Gift shop open until late.
01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk


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December 2010

November/December – , Sundays from 21st November (Darkest Muncaster illuminations only on 26th)
Christmas at Muncaster Castle
Experience the magic of Muncaster elegantly decorated for Christmas. The Castle will be elegantly decorated for this festive time of year and open on Sundays and additional dates 27th to 29th Dec. Darkest Muncaster Illuminations, with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland. Café and Gift shop open until late.
01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk


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Sundays in December (except 26th) plus 27th to 29th inclusive
Muncaster Castle
Victorian Christmas tours
Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient castle, lit by candle light and elegantly decorated for Christmas. While Lord Muncaster sleeps, sneak a peek behind the scenes, tall tails over a glass of his lordships mulled wine and enjoy a mince pie on this inclusive ½ hour tour. Guided by servants in period costume from 1885. Pre booking is essential. Darkest Muncaster Illuminations, with a themed sound and light show on the Castle, music and special effects transform the gardens after dark to a winter wonderland. Café and Gift shop open until 8pm
01229 717614 or info@muncaster.co.uk
Website:www.muncaster.co.uk


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December 2010
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Santa Express

The man in the red coat is back – what you need to do NOW – is visit our contacts page – fill out your contact details and add the message ‘Add me to your Santa Mailing list now’. As the nights start to draw in a little we’ll contact you with full details of the 2010 package. We’re told this one takes some beating!
Website:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
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