To do and to see during your stay...
Sightseeing
The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination, it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwentwater are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops.
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Lake District National Park
The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination, it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwentwater are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops.
A stunning, historic park. Great for walks with children (featuring two play parks!) and picnics.
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Williamson Park
Quernmore RoadA stunning, historic park. Great for walks with children (featuring two play parks!) and picnics.
Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164, the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.
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Lancaster Cathedral
Balmoral RoadLancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164, the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.
Perfect for a longer walk, followed by tea and cake at lovely cafe’s the Barn at Scorton or the Apple Store.
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Nicky Nook trig point
Higher LanePerfect for a longer walk, followed by tea and cake at lovely cafe’s the Barn at Scorton or the Apple Store.
Take a stroll down the beautiful seaside Morecambe Bay Prom, topped off with an ice cream or afternoon tea at the Midland Hotel.
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Morecambe Bay
Take a stroll down the beautiful seaside Morecambe Bay Prom, topped off with an ice cream or afternoon tea at the Midland Hotel.
Although not always open to the public, this is the oldest existing town house in Lancaster which has now been converted into a museum of childhood.
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Judges Lodgings Museum
Church StreetAlthough not always open to the public, this is the oldest existing town house in Lancaster which has now been converted into a museum of childhood.
The City Museum is housed in Lancaster's former town hall, an elegant Georgian building constructed in 1781-3 to the designs of Major Thomas Jarrett and Thomas Harrison.
The museum itself was founded in 1923 and its collections illustrate the history and archaeology of the city of Lancaster. It is also home to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
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Lancaster City Museum
Market StreetThe City Museum is housed in Lancaster's former town hall, an elegant Georgian building constructed in 1781-3 to the designs of Major Thomas Jarrett and Thomas Harrison.
The museum itself was founded in 1923 and its collections illustrate the history and archaeology of the city of Lancaster. It is also home to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
Lancaster Maritime Museum occupies two historic buildings on St. George's Quay, the city's main 18th century harbour.
It was opened in 1985 and has won many awards. The former Custom House of 1764, designed by Richard Gillow, contains displays on the history of the Port of Lancaster and the local fishing industry, with a gallery for exhibitions.
In the adjacent warehouse are displays on the Lancaster Canal and the ecology of Morecambe Bay.
Several preserved vessels are also displayed, including 'Sir William Priestley' and 'Coronation Rose'.
There is a cafeteria and shop and parking is available at the rear.
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Maritime Museum
Saint George's QuayLancaster Maritime Museum occupies two historic buildings on St. George's Quay, the city's main 18th century harbour.
It was opened in 1985 and has won many awards. The former Custom House of 1764, designed by Richard Gillow, contains displays on the history of the Port of Lancaster and the local fishing industry, with a gallery for exhibitions.
In the adjacent warehouse are displays on the Lancaster Canal and the ecology of Morecambe Bay.
Several preserved vessels are also displayed, including 'Sir William Priestley' and 'Coronation Rose'.
There is a cafeteria and shop and parking is available at the rear.
Lancaster Priory Church is a Grade 1 listed building, located on a site which has seen Christian worship since Saxon times. It is of huge historical and archaeological importance and is one of the most frequently visited parish churches in the North West. Lancaster Priory is the Mother Church of the City of Lancaster, and it is well known and respected throughout Lancashire and beyond as a place of excellence for its music tradition.
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Lancaster Priory Church
Priory CloseLancaster Priory Church is a Grade 1 listed building, located on a site which has seen Christian worship since Saxon times. It is of huge historical and archaeological importance and is one of the most frequently visited parish churches in the North West. Lancaster Priory is the Mother Church of the City of Lancaster, and it is well known and respected throughout Lancashire and beyond as a place of excellence for its music tradition.
For beautiful walks and some of Lancaster’s best pubs!
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Lancaster Canal
For beautiful walks and some of Lancaster’s best pubs!
Food scene
Speciality coffee shop in Lancaster offering the best Lancastrian produce for Brunch and Lunch, with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Journey Social
59-61 King StSpeciality coffee shop in Lancaster offering the best Lancastrian produce for Brunch and Lunch, with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Theme Park
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park situated on Blackpool's South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The park was founded in 1896 by A.W.G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite, and has been family owned and operated since its inception.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
525 Ocean BlvdBlackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park situated on Blackpool's South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The park was founded in 1896 by A.W.G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite, and has been family owned and operated since its inception.
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Lancaster Charter Market every Wednesday and Saturday!
Lancaster's Charter Market is a traditional street market which can be found in Dalton Square in the shadow of many of Lancaster's interesting and historic buildings. The market is held every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am – 4.30pm (4pm in winter) and features a wide range of stalls including:
- Fruit and vegetables
- Fish, deli stall, herbs and spices, preserves and conserves
- Home-made cakes and breads
- Confectionery
- Flowers, plants and shrubs
- Hand-crafted and fashion jewellery and accessories (bags, scarves, hats)
- Books, DVDs, records, comics, toys
- Mobile phone and computer acces
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Lots of family friendly activities!
Please request recommendations for family friendly activities in Lancaster.