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Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle is owned by Her Majesty the Queen, who is the 'Duke of Lancaster'. As well as being a fortification the Castle is also one of Europe’s longest serving operational prisons. Amongst many alleged witches to be brought to Lancaster, the most famous were the Pendle Witches, who were tried, convicted and sentenced to death here. George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement, was imprisoned in the Castle for 2 years.
The Grand Jury Room includes some superb Gillow furniture, whilst in the Crown Court the branding iron can still be seen. Many prisoners convicted at the Castle’s Assize Courts were sentenced to transportation to Australia. Visitors can experience briefly what it’s like to be locked in the ancient dungeons.
In the Shire Hall is a magnificent display of heraldic shields. Open daily for guided tours, 10am to 5pm (Court sittings permitting). Closed Christmas/New Year. Visitors to Lancaster Castle are advised to check opening times by telephoning 01524 64998.
Opening Times
Opening 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
* Open daily year round 10am-5pm. Admission by guided tour only. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Events
Thursday, 25th February 2010 - Saturday, 20th March 2010
Wednesday, 14th July 2010 - Sunday, 31st October 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| xplorer Family & Friends multi-pass | from £18.00 |
| Xplorer multipass | from £10.00 |
| Xplorer | from £6.00 |
| Adult Ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child Ticket | £4.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £4.00 per ticket |
| Student | from £4.00 |
Road Directions
Morecambe, Lancaster and the Lune Valley is located in Lancashire, in the Northwest of England.
Exit the M6 Motorway at Junction 34 and follow signs for Lancaster. Join the one way system (Caton Road) and pass small retail park on left on approach to traffic lights. Turn left following signs for Lancaster City Centre. Once in the city centre follow signs for Lancaster Castle and Priory Church.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest train station is Lancaster which is only a 5 minute walk from Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, just outside the city centre. The station is on the West Coast Mainline with regular mainline Virgin services to London & South and Glasgow & North. Local services include a regular service to Morecambe. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit nationalrail.co.uk. The nearest bus station is Lancaster which is less than a 5 minute walk from the central pedestrianised shopping areas of St Nicholas' Arcade and Marketgate. Local, regional and national services are available. For further information contact traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk.
Facilities
- Coach Parking
- Concessionary Admission Charges
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Open All Year
- Demonstrations Given
- Event Venue
- Family Fun
- Groups Acepted
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
- Indoor Attraction
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- No Smoking Attraction
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Parking & Transport
- Coaches Welcome
- Car Parking
