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Local Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

Browse our events calendar for comprehensive listings across the district
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Hope Church: Jubilee Street Party

Hope Church: Jubilee Street Party

We’ve got it all… bouncy castles, face painting, an ... Read More

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

  A Wild & Wonderful Adventure at The Dukes Play in ... Read More

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  • Lancaster & District Choral Society at Bolton-le-Sands Community Centre
  • The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
  • Family Shows at The Dukes
  • The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop
  • A Right Royal Crafty Jubilee Street Party
  • Lancaster Festa Italia
  • Lancaster Grand: Soul Sisters The Musical
  • Dragon Quest Adventure at Holker Hall
  • Lancaster Grand: Concert for Ukraine
  • The Storey: Festive Wreath Making - Dried Flowers
  • The Storey: Dried Flower Embroidery
  • St John's Hospice - Events in May
  • St Chad's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
  • St John's Hospice - September Events
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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

Others

  • 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

  • Cool cafés and bars around Lancaster
  • The Cornerhouse
  • Bombay Balti
  • Discover the best microbreweries around Lancaster
  • Buccellis
  • Big Bear's BBQ Pizza and Grill
  • Generation Bar / Nightclub
  • The Stonewell Tap
  • The Tea Spot
  • The Tap House
  • The Water Witch
  • The Fleece Inn
  • The Study Room
  • Golden Dragon
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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

Premier Inn Lancaster

Premier Inn Lancaster

The Premier Inn Hotel Lancaster offers comfortable accommodation situated near ... Read More

Others

  • Thurnham Hall
  • The Station Guest House
  • Mill at Conder Green
  • Lancaster University Guest Rooms
  • University of Cumbria - Waddell Halls
  • Travelodge - Lancaster M6
  • Patty's Barn
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel
  • Lancaster Town House
  • The Stables at Conder Green
  • 17 Piccadilly Close
  • Stay in a Historic Inn or Cosy Country Pub
  • The Little Crooked House
  • Wagon and Horses
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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
  • Renes Fashion
  • Brighten up your home office with #lovelancaster essentials
  • Dr Kruger
  • JOSEPH+CO
  • The Music Spot
  • Spotlight on Renes Fashion
  • Fabrix
  • Hilberry Designs Ltd
  • Down to Earth
  • Spotlight on Baked by Brew
  • Spotlight on Lancaster Brewery
  • First Age Comics
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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 Northern Yarn

Spotlight on Northern Yarn

In the coming weeks, we’re shining the spotlight on ... Read More

Spotlight on Penny Street Collectables

Spotlight on Penny Street Collectables

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

Others

  • The Herbarium
  • Spotlight on Renes Fashion
  • Spotlight on Go Burrito
  • Spotlight on Lancaster Board and Sword
  • Spotlight on Filberts
  • Rachael Hearne - Goldsmith & Jeweller
  • Spotlight on Ethel & Em
  • The Stonewell Tap
  • Spotlight on First Age Comics
  • Spotlight on Arteria
  • Spotlight on Williamson Park
  • Spotlight on Sultan Experience
  • Lancaster Grand Theatre
  • The Sun Pizza
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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

St John's Hospice - September Events

CROSS BAY WALK – SEPTEMBER 2022SEPTEMBER 4The Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice returns!...

St John's Hospice - September Events

CROSS BAY WALK – SEPTEMBER 2022SEPTEMBER 4The Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice returns!...

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The Jungle Book

 A Wild & Wonderful Adventure at The Dukes Play in the Park! ...

The Jungle Book

 A Wild & Wonderful Adventure at The Dukes Play in the Park! ...

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What's On
  • Guided Walks by Peter Wade
  • The Dukes Theatre: KIN
  • St John's Hospice - Events in May
  • Family Shows at The Dukes
  • Lancaster Priory - Because they have Songs
Attractions
  • Lancaster Castle
  • Friends Meeting House
  • The Cottage Museum
  • Williamson Park
  • Lancaster City Football Club
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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