Lore and Legends
BREAKING NEWS *** 'Witch's cottage' unearthed near Pendle Hill, Lancashire, click to read story...
Discover Lancaster, a city steeped in lore and legends. Uncover the city's gruesome history. Follow in the footsteps of witches, ghosts, slaves, traders and murderers. Share fun scary times together with all the family.
Proudly guarded by Lancaster's dominating castle and city museums, Lancaster offers the chance for all the family to step into the past and uncover many ghastly tales, from the trial and hanging of the Pendle Witches at Lancaster Castle, to the infamous murderer Buck Ruxton, to the ghost of Sarah Siddons at the Grand.
Explore the castle and Judges' Lodgings and uncover the full tale of the witches and their notorious witch hunter Thomas Covell. Nearby, discover Lancaster's part in trade and slavery at the Maritime Museum. Step into the fascinating history of Lancaster from the Romans to royalty at the city's various museums. And finish your trip with a fun guided walk if you dare...
TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO
LANCASTER CASTLE: Uncover one of the most historic monuments in England's Northwest.
JUDGES' LODGINGS: Discover the home of notorious witch hunter Thomas Covell.
MARITIME MUSEUM: Explore Lancaster's Golden Age and maritime history.
THE GRAND THEATRE: Meet the ghost of Sarah Siddons.
CITY CENTRE MUSEUMS: Step into Lancaster's past.
DON'T MISS NEARBY
WINTER GARDENS, MORECAMBE: Enter England's most haunted theatre.
SAMBO'S GRAVE, OVERTON: Discover the tale of Sambo the slave.
ST PATRICK'S CHAPEL AND ROCK-HEWN GRAVES, HEYSHAM: Explore the remains of Viking rock-hewn graves.
PENDLE HILL: Uncover the mystery and witchcraft that surrounds this famous hill.
