Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Grounds only
Pinpoint
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
A Victorian mock-Gothic castle on the shore of Windermere near Ambleside, currently closed for refurbishment until 2027 - visits are grounds and exterior only for now. Reviewers still rate the walk down to the lake and the setting highly, even without access inside.
Worth the trip
The lakeside walk through the grounds down to Windermere - reviewers say it's worth the visit even with the castle itself closed.
Before you go
The interior is closed until 2027, and this isn't always reflected on Google Maps, so confirm before travelling; parking runs up to £10 for the full-day tariff if you don't have National Trust membership.
A recurring theme across reviews is that Wray Castle's interior has been closed for an extended refurbishment, with visitors currently limited to the grounds, lakeside walks, and cafe. Most still rate the setting on Windermere highly and enjoy the walks and coffee, though a couple mention pricey parking and disappointment at not being able to see inside the castle yet.
Victorian mock-Gothic castle; closed for refurbishment until 2027
“Really lovely walk and great cafe. Castle was close for refurbishment which we knew ahead of visiting so would like to come back for the castle. Really lovely walk along the lake.”— Sophie Marshall, visitor review
