Egg-straordinary Easter Traditions… the Muncaster Way
This Easter, the team at Muncaster Castle has once again taken classic traditions and given them a distinctly Muncaster twist—and the fun isn’t over yet, with activities continuing this weekend (11–12 April).
Eggs play a big part in many Easter traditions. But at Muncaster, simply finding them isn’t quite enough.
Instead, families have been taking on the ultimate challenge from The Egg Master and “The King of Cumberland” — Protect the Egg.
Armed with a selection of materials and a good dose of imagination, participants are tasked with designing and building their own contraptions to keep a raw egg intact so it survives the ultimate test…
The Big Egg Drop
At the heart of the festival is the now-infamous Big Egg Drop, where these handmade designs are launched from the Castle roof by The Egg Master. Hopeful participants gather below, watching to see if their egg survives the descent.
Some have succeeded.
Many… have not.
And this year, things went even further.
Introducing the Cat-Egg-Pults
A brand new addition for 2026 has taken the chaos to the next level: the cat-egg-pults.
Under the watchful eyes of The Egg Master and Duke Luke, surviving eggs are loaded into these contraptions and launched towards “The King of Cumberland”—who attempts to catch them in a royal frying pan.
Yes, really.
Easter… the Muncaster Way
Muncaster has a reputation for doing things differently, transforming familiar traditions into something hands-on, inventive, and just a little bit ridiculous.
Alongside the egg-based antics—which also include The Big Egg Hunt and Easter Trails—visitors can enjoy a full day out:
- Springtime strolls through the gardens (with bluebells just about to bloom)
- Flying displays from the Hawk & Owl Centre
- Archery, axe throwing and crossbow sessions in The Weapons Hall
- A wide range of family-friendly activities designed to get everyone involved
Behind the Scenes
For those curious about what really goes on behind the scenes, Muncaster has also released the pilot episode of Keys to the Castle on YouTube. It offers a glimpse into the preparation behind events like Easter—including a sneak peek of the team testing the Big Egg Drop… with predictably mixed results.
With Easter celebrations continuing this weekend, there’s still time to take part, test your design skills, and see if your egg can beat the odds.
