The Ashton Memorial was erected in the early 1900s by Lord Ashton in memory of his wife, and today it serves as a classical concert venue, and the observation platform around the second floor offers great views over Lancaster. Legend...

Lancaster’s Butterfly House is deceptively named – as well as the butterfly house, the complex houses a tropical bird house, and a minibeast adventure centre. In the Butterfly House, you can walk among some of the most beautiful species on...

From the outside, Christ Church looks like any small Anglican church. Inside, however, you will find dazzling high church decoration, and beautiful pseudo-Gothic architecture. The ceilings above the altar have recently been restored with gold inlay, and the pews have...

The Dukes Playhouse is the home of new media in Lancaster. Offering a cinema without popcorn, where you can take your drink from the bar to the screen, and a flexible theatre space used for a whole range of plays...

Quakers have worshipped on this site since 1677, with the current building dating from 1708. It was restored to its full glory in 1969. In the porch you will find the tombstone of Lancaster’s first Quaker, John Lawson, who was...

The Grand Theatre was built in 1782 by public subscription, and ever since then has been entertaining the people of Lancaster. Attracting top names like Jack Dee, touring acts including the Mersey Beatles, and still having time for the resident...

Built in the 15th Century, and rebuilt in the 16th, the Judge’s Lodgings have housed many people associated with the legal system, including the notorious Thomas Covell, witch-hunter and Keeper of The Castle during the trial of the Pendle Witches....

This museum is housed in the old Town Hall and was the first municipal museum to include a regimental museum. The exhibitions tell the story of the King’s Own Royal Regiment from 1680 until the modern day. Some...

There has been a defensive building on the site since Roman times, and since then several buildings have held off attacks from the Picts, Scots and other forces. Today you can see where the Lancashire Witches were tried and convicted,...

Lancaster City Museum lies at the heart of Lancaster in the former Town Hall. In this elegant Georgian building you can explore the city’s past from the Romans to the present day. There are lots of things to see from...

Lancaster Leisure Park is home to the GB Antiques Centre (North Lancashire’s biggest indoor antiques and furniture centre), Redwood Garden Centre, factory shopping, The Magic Castle children’s soft play area, and a tearoom. Come and buy famous brands at discount...

Visit Lancaster Priory & Parish Church and see the unique Medieval choir stalls, superb tapestries, historical Regimental Standards and battle honours. We also have a refectory for light refreshments, and gift shops open from Easter until the end of...

Lancaster’s river, the Lune, is tidal, and until recently was navigable by large trading vessels, giving Lancaster a long maritime history. The Maritime Museum was set up in 1985, in former Customs offices and a warehouse, to chart the maritime...

The Peter Scott Gallery was founded in 1974 and opened to the public in 1975, and makes up the official art collection of the University of Lancaster. Moving to its current position on the northern side of the campus...

The Rare Book Archive is owned and managed by the University of Lancaster and is available for the public to browse, as well as being a valuable resource to academics. There are several famous and significant collections contained within...

The Ruskin Library is owned by the University of Lancaster, but is open to the general public seven days a week, not only holding an extensive selection of texts and literature, but many important works of art. The building...

Situated near the heart of the historic city of Lancaster, Lancaster Cathedral serves as a city centre parish church, as a focal point for the diocese, and as a place of prayer for local people and visitors to Lancaster. Tours...

The Storey Gallery is an artist-led project that aims to present and promote the highest quality contemporary art in the community. The centre is designed as a community resource, allowing visitors of all ages access to art and related...

Williamson Park, close to the centre of town, is a 54 acre area of grass and woodland, that was constructed by James Williamson in 1880. In 1999 Whitney Carr was added to the park, bringing it to it’s current size....