Catwalks - Guided Walks around Lancaster City

Description

Historic, themed guided walks around the cobbled streets of Lancaster during the summer months and at hallowe`en. Blue badge guide, Janet Nelson and her team, explore the fascinating history of Lancaster and bring to life the events and moments which make Lancaster such an interesting city.

All walks start at the main gateway to Lancaster Castle at 7.30pm. Get there early and buy your tickets at the start of the walk. Walks last aproximately 90 minutes. Tickets £4 for adults, £1 for children. No booking required.

2012 Walks:

Thursday and Sunday Evenings - The Pendle Witches Walk:

In 1612, the second largest execution for witchcraft in England took place at Lancaster. An event which has spawned countless books and theories ever since. Who were the Pendle Witches and how did they come to meet their terrible fate 400 years ago? Find out on this tour through the ancient streets of Lancaster.
(Approx 1h 15)

Dates:
May 17, 27 and 31
June 14, 24 and 28
July 12, 19, 26 and 29
August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30
September 2

Lancaster Heritage Tours - Wednesday Evenings:

The Story of Lancaster from its beginning 2000 years ago. The Romans, The Dark ages, the Middle Ages, the Civil War, international trade, industrial revolution, the age of technology. All this seen on a pleasant walk around the streets of Lancaster.
(Approx 1h 15)

Dates:
June 6
July 11 and 25
August 8 and 29

Slave Traders Trail - Wednesday Evenings:

Lancaster had the largest slave trading community outside London, Liverpool and Bristol in the 1700's. In this bicentenery year of its Abolition, come on this tour to find out more about the slave traders and how they operated the African trade from Lancaster.
(Approx 1h 15)

Dates:
May 30
June 13
July 18
August 1 and 15

Hallowe'en Ghost and Murderers Tour:

The Catwalks Ghosts and Murderers walks have been an annual event for the past eighteen years. It has all the flavour of our summer season Ghost and Murderers walks together with an added seasonal flavour. Come if you dare…..

Dates: tbc