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Rapunzel - Adult Panto

Rapunzel - Adult Panto

It’s time to let your hair down because Adult Panto is back in 2023 with ...
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Local Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

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A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

A musical by KATE FERGUSON & SUSANNAH PEARSEWhilst Christmas ... Read More

Others

  • Shania - Man I Feel Like A Woman
  • Facing The Past - Three Sophias Installation
  • Escape Events - Ghost of the Gallows
  • Animal Experiences
  • The Big Christmas Day Out
  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • Spooky and Sparkly - Autumn events in Lancaster and Beyond
  • Lancaster Walks, Talks and Tours - Witchcraft 1612 and Hauntings, Hangings and Horrid Happenings
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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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Bier and Twist

Bier and Twist

    Social Dining with a German Twist The journey of Bier & Twist is ...
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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 lots of veggie and ... 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

  • Bay Horse Inn
  • Countrystyle Meats Farm Shop
  • Spaghetti House
  • Lancaster Brewery
  • Sun Hotel & Bar
  • El Tapeo Tapas
  • The Cornish Bakery
  • The Staggered Inn
  • The Tap House
  • Golden Dragon
  • Hodgson's Fish & Chips
  • Jailor's Barrel
  • Journey Social
  • The Herbarium
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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

Lakewood Cottages

Lakewood Cottages

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Others

  • The Royal Hotel and Bar
  • The Music Room
  • The Stork Hotel
  • Sun Street Studios
  • The Little Crooked House
  • Bank House Cottage
  • Mill at Conder Green
  • Castle View
  • Premier Inn Lancaster
  • Patty's Barn
  • The Borough Rooms
  • The Sun Hotel & Bar
  • Lowfield Bed & Breakfast
  • The Fenwick
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Buy Local

Buy Local

Clothes, gifts, fresh food and takeaways - buy local online!
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Spotlight on Lancaster Brewery

Spotlight on Lancaster Brewery

Lancaster Brewery is a multi-award-winning brewer in the North-West offering ... Read More

Shopping in Lancaster

Shopping in Lancaster

Shop till you drop whilst supporting businesses whether it’s ... Read More

Others

  • Lancaster Wine Company
  • Leisure Lakes Bikes
  • Northern Yarn
  • Single Step
  • Spotlight on Ethel & Em
  • KF Oriental Food Store
  • Spotlight on First Age Comics
  • Hornby Butchers
  • Spotlight on Brew
  • Assembly Rooms Emporium
  • Spotlight on Arteria
  • DF Studio
  • Penny Street Collectables
  • The Music Spot
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Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

Whilst UKSPF funding has been secured in order to increase digital tourism information, the council ...
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Maps & Guides

Maps & Guides

Download free walking guides and maps to Lancaster. Read More

Lancaster Gifts and Souvenirs

Lancaster Gifts and Souvenirs

Looking for Lancaster gifts and souvenirs? - an excellent range ... Read More

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  • Getting here
  • Green your visit to Lancaster
  • About Lancaster
  • Getting Around Lancaster
  • Lancaster Heritage Mug
  • Lancaster Heritage Teatowel
  • Lancashire Red Rose Pin Badge
  • Sign-up to our e-newsletter
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Lancaster Castle Mug
  • Lancaster Castle Magnet
  • Student City Guide - Lancaster
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What To See and Do

Find out what there is to see and do in the historic city of Lancaster

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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

A Christmas Carol

A musical by KATE FERGUSON & SUSANNAH PEARSEWhilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive ...

A Christmas Carol

A musical by KATE FERGUSON & SUSANNAH PEARSEWhilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive ...

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Spooky and Sparkly - Autumn events in Lancaster and Beyond

 Johnny’s Fear Factory - Scare Attraction Family sessions / late night sessions, Morecambe 20 ...

Spooky and Sparkly - Autumn events in Lancaster and Beyond

 Johnny’s Fear Factory - Scare Attraction Family sessions / late night sessions, Morecambe 20 ...

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What's On
  • Spooky and Sparkly - Autumn events in Lancaster and Beyond
  • The Big Christmas Day Out
  • A Christmas Carol
  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • Local Events Calendar
Attractions
  • Ruskin Library
  • Gresgarth Hall and Gardens
  • Iron Press
  • Lancashire Police Museum
  • Wallings Farm
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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