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Local Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

Browse our events calendar for comprehensive listings across the district
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The Dukes Cinema Jubilee - Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts

The Dukes Cinema Jubilee - Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts

Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts is a unique and inventive ... Read More

The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop

The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop

A welcome return for this popular workshop, coordinate aroma, candle ... Read More

Others

  • History Month On Your Doorstep
  • Lancaster Festa Italia
  • Family Shows at the Lancaster Grand
  • St John's Hospice - Events in June
  • Get it Loud in Libraries - ENNY
  • Festival Bowland Spring-time event highlights
  • A Right Royal Crafty Jubilee Street Party
  • Join the Jubilee Jamboree!
  • Gresgarth Hall Gardens 2022 Open Days
  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • Judges' Lodgings: In Conversation with Elisa Moris Vai
  • Norman Adams - The Artist In His Environment
  • Hope Church: Jubilee Street Party
  • Escape Events - Ghost of the Gallows
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Lancaster City Museum

Lancaster City Museum

Discover stories about Romans, Vikings and Georgians with Lancaster City Museum.
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Lancaster Maritime Museum

Lancaster Maritime Museum

Learn about Georgian Lancaster and its rich maritime history at ... Read More

Lancaster Cottage Museum

Lancaster Cottage Museum

Experience an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life in the ... Read More

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  • Judges' Lodgings Museum
  • Discover and Learn
  • Museum Events & Exhibitions
  • Explore the Museums
  • Lancaster Castle
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Walking

Walking

Explore the city on foot with our free walking trails and guides.
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Walks with Stories

Walks with Stories

Explore our city with this unique series of walks with ... Read More

All things to see and do in Lancaster

All things to see and do in Lancaster

View all things to see and do in Lancaster. Read More

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  • Cycling
  • Lancaster Attractions
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Best spots for coffee in ...

Best spots for coffee in Lancaster

You’ll know you’re in Lancaster when you smell the coffee roasting...
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Find vegetarian or vegan friendly places in Lancaster

Find vegetarian or vegan friendly places in Lancaster

Taking part in #Veganuary ? Lancaster has lot’s of veggie ... Read More

Best places for Sunday Roast in Lancaster

Best places for Sunday Roast in Lancaster

We love Sundays in Lancaster! And that’s mainly because ... Read More

Others

  • Molly's American-Italian
  • The Water Witch
  • The Study Room
  • Goburrito Bar and Cafe
  • The Secret Bistro
  • The Highwayman
  • Beer in Lancaster
  • Medusa
  • Best Beer Gardens in Lancaster
  • Nali Shawarma
  • The Mad Hunter
  • Silk Mill Café Galgate
  • Printroom Café and Bar
  • Glow Rooms
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Short Breaks Ideas

Short Breaks Ideas

See our short break ideas for families and couples for the perfect city getaway.
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Holiday with history in Lancaster

Holiday with history in Lancaster

Welcome to Lancaster, one of England’s historic cities. History ... Read More

Travelodge - Lancaster M6

Travelodge - Lancaster M6

Staying at Travelodge Lancaster M6 puts you within easy reach ... Read More

Others

  • Castle View
  • Lancaster Town House
  • Patty's Barn
  • The Lodge
  • Water Babies Narrowboat Hire
  • The Stork Hotel
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel
  • Stay in a Historic Inn or Cosy Country Pub
  • Mill at Conder Green
  • Thurnham Hall
  • Sun Street Studios
  • University of Cumbria - Waddell Halls
  • The Sun Hotel & Bar
  • Lowfield Bed & Breakfast
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Buy local from home

Buy local from home

Clothes, gifts, fresh food and takeaways - buy local online!
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Buy gift vouchers

Buy gift vouchers

Buy unique gifts and amazing experiences for you and your ... Read More

Lancaster Charter Market

Lancaster Charter Market

Lancaster’s bustling Charter Market can be found in Lancaster’... Read More

Others

  • Shopping in Lancaster
  • Support Lancaster's local shops
  • Fabrix
  • Marketgate Shopping Centre
  • Dr Kruger
  • Spotlight on Penny Street Collectables
  • Go Shopping with Lancaster's Discount Rewards App
  • Lancaster Gift Vouchers
  • Spotlight on Runners Centre
  • The Edge Cycleworks
  • St. Nics Arcades Shopping Centre
  • Brighten up your home office with #lovelancaster essentials
  • Assembly Rooms Emporium
  • Filbert's Bakery
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Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

Contact us for friendly advice and information...
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Maps & Guides

Maps & Guides

Download free walking guides and maps to Lancaster. Read More

Getting here

Getting here

How to travel to Lancaster by road, rail, bus, air ... Read More

Others

  • Plan your visit with our Visitor Information Centre
  • Green your visit to Lancaster
  • About Lancaster
  • Getting Around Lancaster
  • Online Event Ticketing
  • Love Lancaster Gifts and Guides
  • Sign-up to our e-newsletter
  • Student City Guide - Lancaster
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Spotlight on Lancaster Brewery

Spotlight on Lancaster Brewery

In the coming weeks, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the brilliant independent ...
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Spotlight on Single Step

Spotlight on Single Step

Lancaster is full of not-so-hidden gems, from historical landmarks to ... Read More

The Herbarium

The Herbarium

Lancaster’s newest vegan establishment is The Herbarium this is ... Read More

Others

  • Spotlight on Sultan Experience
  • Spotlight on Arteria
  • The Stonewell Tap
  • The Quarterhouse
  • Spotlight on Ethel & Em
  • The Sun Pizza
  • Spotlight on Brew
  • Spotlight on Northern Yarn
  • Spotlight on Filberts
  • Spotlight on Baked by Brew
  • Rachael Hearne - Goldsmith & Jeweller
  • Spotlight on The Sweet Escape
  • Spotlight on Renes Fashion
  • Spotlight on Go Burrito
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The Queen's Jubilee Celebrations

All the events taking place around the district in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Spotlight on...

In the coming weeks, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the brilliant independent businesses in our local region.

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What To See and Do

As leisure businesses and attractions across the district reopen – we welcome you to visit safely

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Visitor Information

Our Visitor Information team is ready for your enquiries – get in touch Monday – Saturday 10am-4pm

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Fall in love with Lancaster.

Lancaster is one of England’s Heritage Cities. It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present.  A creative city. An independent city. A city with a great outdoors. A city to shout about. Lancaster is a city with great stories to tell.

Local Events Calendar

Browse our events calendar for comprehensive listings across the district

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Eat & Drink

Lancaster has a great reputation for warmth and hospitality and is home to good restaurants, cool cafés, stylish bars and unique gastro pubs

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Shopping

Discover a city with more than 100 speciality and independent shops.

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Places to Stay

Looking for the perfect place to stay during your visit to Lancaster?

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Explore Morecambe Bay

Meet the King of Piel Island or the Queen’s Guide to Sands. Discover Morecambe Bay’s bustling Victorian towns and Art Deco glamour wherever you look.

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Visitor Information

You want to make sure your visit to Lancaster is as enjoyable and memorable as ...

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Lancaster Attractions

Lancaster boasts a fantastic collection of things to see and do.

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What's On

Judges' Lodgings: Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Lancashire Museums are celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Lancaster's Judges' Lodgings Museum ...

Judges' Lodgings: Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Lancashire Museums are celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Lancaster's Judges' Lodgings Museum ...

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Lancaster Priory - Because they have Songs

 

Lancaster Priory - Because they have Songs

 

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What's On
  • Join the Jubilee Jamboree!
  • Lancaster Priory - Because they have Songs
  • Festival Bowland Spring-time event highlights
  • St Chad's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
  • The Storey: Festive Wreath Making - Dried Flowers
Attractions
  • Williamson Park
  • Lune Aqueduct
  • Lancaster Maritime Museum
  • Lancaster Then and Now
  • Lancaster Grand Theatre
Getting here
Lancaster is easily reached from all over the UK. Just over two hours from London and Edinburgh on the West Coast Line, Lancaster is well served by main line rail.The M6 motorway (The backbone of Britain) provides quick and convenient car travel to the length of the country. In just over an hour from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds you could be exploring our beautiful City.
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