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Local Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

Browse our events calendar for comprehensive listings across the district
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Lancaster Priory - Coffee Concerts Summer Series

Lancaster Priory - Coffee Concerts Summer Series

Start your weekend with a concert! All concerts start at 10.30... Read More

Gresgarth Hall Gardens 2022 Open Days

Gresgarth Hall Gardens 2022 Open Days

Gresgarth Hall GardensVisitors are very welcome to visit Arabella ... Read More

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  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • Ashton Memorial: Lancaster Singers
  • The Storey: Dried Flower Embroidery
  • Guided Walks by Peter Wade
  • Animal Care - Dinosaur Fun Day
  • Festival Bowland Spring-time event highlights
  • The Jungle Book
  • Maiden Bridge Gallery Summer Exhibition
  • Lancaster Dino Fest
  • Ryelands Park Car Boot Sale
  • St John's Hospice - Chapel Island Walk
  • St John's Hospice - September Events
  • The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop
  • Family Shows at the Lancaster Grand
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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

  • Mint Cafe Bar
  • The Fleece Inn
  • Big Bear's BBQ Pizza and Grill
  • Tasty Wok
  • Bay Horse Inn
  • German Doner Kebab
  • Eat cake in Lancaster 🍰
  • Zizzi
  • Hogarths Lancaster
  • Holm Coffee
  • The Study Room
  • The Tap House
  • The Manor Tea Room
  • Diggles Cafe & Deli
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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

Bank House Cottage

Bank House Cottage

Beautiful eco-friendly cottage with hot-tub and sea views sleeping 4/5. Welcoming ... Read More

Others

  • Lancaster University Guest Rooms
  • The Stables at Conder Green
  • Bridge Square Apartments
  • The Music Room
  • Lowfield Bed & Breakfast
  • Travelodge - Lancaster M6
  • University of Cumbria - Waddell Halls
  • Thurnham Hall
  • Lakewood Cottages
  • Blossom Narrowboat Hire
  • Stay in a Historic Inn or Cosy Country Pub
  • Lancaster Barn
  • Premier Inn Lancaster
  • The Glassworks Apartments
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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

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  • Shopping in Lancaster
  • Support Lancaster's local shops
  • Room 12
  • Ethel and Em
  • Spotlight on Single Step Co-op
  • Single Step
  • KF Oriental Food Store
  • Brighten up your home office with #lovelancaster essentials
  • Spotlight on Arteria
  • Spotlight on First Age Comics
  • Spotlight on Filberts
  • The Shop at Glasson Dock Cafe
  • Lancaster Leisure Park
  • Spotlight on Baked by Brew
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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 Ethel & Em

Spotlight on Ethel & Em

In the coming weeks, Explore Morecambe Bay is shining the ... Read More

Spotlight on First Age Comics

Spotlight on First Age Comics

In the coming weeks, Visit Lancaster is shining the spotlight ... Read More

Others

  • Spotlight on Runners Centre
  • Spotlight on Go Burrito
  • Spotlight on Holm
  • Spotlight on Williamson Park
  • Lancaster Grand Theatre
  • Spotlight on The Sweet Escape
  • Spotlight on Sultan Experience
  • Spotlight on Renes Fashion
  • The Quarterhouse
  • Spotlight on Atkinsons
  • Spotlight on Northern Yarn
  • The Herbarium
  • Spotlight on Baked by Brew
  • Spotlight on Brew
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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

Clearbeck House Open Garden

“Unusual and interesting” according to the Good Gardens Guide (which gives a grading); Clearbeck offers, ...

Clearbeck House Open Garden

“Unusual and interesting” according to the Good Gardens Guide (which gives a grading); Clearbeck offers, ...

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Festival Bowland Spring-time event highlights

As spring starts to gather pace, the organisers of the Festival Bowland events programme are ...

Festival Bowland Spring-time event highlights

As spring starts to gather pace, the organisers of the Festival Bowland events programme are ...

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What's On
  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • Maiden Bridge Gallery Summer Exhibition
  • The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop
  • The Jungle Book
  • Family Shows at the Lancaster Grand
Attractions
  • Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
  • Lancaster Cathedral
  • Dukes Theatre and Cinema
  • Kingfisher Cruises
  • King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
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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