Insider Video: Why It’s a Very Family Affair at Muncaster Castle

Peter Frost-Pennington of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District of England, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a great tour of his family’s castle, which is now been run by his son Ewen (and both overseen by Peter’s wife Iona, who they say is the real power behind the throne). Peter showcases the Great Hall, the Portrait Gallery, the Dining Room and the opulent Library in this updated medieval castle. For more information, visit www.muncaster.co.uk.
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[@robertbartlett9084]

I discovered Muncaster about 5 years ago,and it's a place I will be visiting for as long as I can, The Penningtons make everyone feel so welcome and I don't think there is a more peaceful place to be.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

So exciting! My birth surname is Pennington. I’ve always been curious about this castle.

[@BrandonSmith84]

I'm a Pennington descendant. My 5th Great Grandfather was Daniel Pennington. His ancestor was Ephriam Pennington he was possibly born in the castle in 1620 and left the UK and settled in New Jersey in the American Colonies