Wray Castle, a captivating Victorian neo-Gothic building nestled on the shores of Windermere in Cumbria, England, boasts a rich history. The grounds, which include part of the shoreline of Windermere, are open all year round and are renowned for their selection of specimen trees - Wellingtonia, redwood, Ginkgo biloba, weeping lime and varieties of beech.
The house was built in 1840 for a retired Liverpudlian surgeon, James Dawson, who built it along with the neighbouring Wray Church using his wife's fortune.
The National Trust acquired Wray Castle in 1929, safeguarding this remarkable estate for future generations. Although initially proposed for a hotel lease in 2011, the Trust recognized its potential as a visitor attraction and opened the house to the public in 2013. Today, visitors can explore the castle's intriguing history, wander through its beautifully landscaped grounds adorned with specimen trees, and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Windermere.
It is a Listed Building Grade II - historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1106324?section=official-list-entry
Between March and October, Windermere Lake Cruises operate a passenger boat service on Windermere from Ambleside and the Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre to Wray Castle.
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