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Local Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

Browse our events calendar for comprehensive listings across the district
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Escape Events - Ghost of the Gallows

Escape Events - Ghost of the Gallows

A REAL-LIFE PUZZLE ADVENTURE THAT UNCOVERS THE PATH TO THE ... Read More

The Storey: Festive Wreath Making - Dried Flowers

The Storey: Festive Wreath Making - Dried Flowers

This popular Wreath Making class is heading to the beautiful ... Read More

Others

  • St John's Hospice - Chapel Island Walk
  • Animal Experiences
  • Family Shows at The Dukes
  • Ryelands Park Car Boot Sale
  • Lancaster Priory - Coffee Concerts Summer Series
  • Black Axe Throwing Co
  • St John's Hospice - September Events
  • Lancaster Grand: Concert for Ukraine
  • The Storey: Dried Flower Embroidery
  • Gaia: Calling Planet Earth to Lancaster Priory
  • History Month On Your Doorstep
  • Gresgarth Hall Gardens 2022 Open Days
  • Lancaster & District Choral Society at The Priory
  • The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop
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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

Others

  • Judges' Lodgings Museum
  • Kids In Museums
  • 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

  • Medusa
  • The Water Witch
  • Araya Thai restaurant
  • Generation Bar / Nightclub
  • Tasty Wok
  • Goburrito Bar and Cafe
  • Buccellis
  • Green Finch Café
  • Babar Elephant
  • Quite Simply French
  • Zizzi
  • German Doner Kebab
  • Lewis's Cafe
  • Golden Lion
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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

Lancaster House Hotel

Lancaster House Hotel

This is a 4 star events & leisure hotel with leisure ... Read More

Others

  • Toll House Inn
  • The Borough Rooms
  • Wagon and Horses
  • Travelodge - Lancaster M6
  • The Sun Hotel & Bar
  • Castle View
  • Thurnham Hall
  • Lancaster Barn
  • The Boat House, Halton
  • Premier Inn Lancaster
  • Stay in a Historic Inn or Cosy Country Pub
  • The Music Room
  • Bank House Cottage
  • The Lodge
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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
  • Go Shopping with Lancaster's Discount Rewards App
  • DF Studio
  • Hilberry Designs Ltd
  • The Shop at Glasson Dock Cafe
  • Fabrix
  • Room 12
  • Spotlight on Northern Yarn
  • Filbert's Bakery
  • Marketgate Shopping Centre
  • Countrystyle Meats Farm Shop
  • Hornby Butchers
  • Port of Lancaster Smokehouse
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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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The Quarterhouse

The Quarterhouse

When you come to Lancaster, a trip to The Quarterhouse ... Read More

Spotlight on Single Step Co-op

Spotlight on Single Step Co-op

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

Others

  • City of Surprises
  • Spotlight on Holm
  • Spotlight on Filberts
  • Spotlight on Runners Centre
  • Spotlight on First Age Comics
  • Spotlight on Northern Yarn
  • Spotlight on Thrift n Shout
  • The Sun Pizza
  • Spotlight on Renes Fashion
  • Rachael Hearne - Goldsmith & Jeweller
  • Spotlight on Lancaster Board and Sword
  • Spotlight on Penny Street Collectables
  • Spotlight on Sultan Experience
  • Spotlight on Atkinsons
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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

Guided Walks by Peter Wade

Local historian and a key member of the Morecambe Heritage Centre, Peter Wade, has been ...

Guided Walks by Peter Wade

Local historian and a key member of the Morecambe Heritage Centre, Peter Wade, has been ...

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Family Shows at the Lancaster Grand

Dinosaur Adventure Live Sunday, April 10 at 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tickets from £14   “...

Family Shows at the Lancaster Grand

Dinosaur Adventure Live Sunday, April 10 at 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tickets from £14   “...

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What's On
  • Lancaster Grand: Concert for Ukraine
  • CoCo Comic Con Lancaster 2022
  • The Storey: Winter Candle Making & Glass Painting Workshop
  • Guided Walks by Peter Wade
  • St John's Hospice - Chapel Island Walk
Attractions
  • Kingfisher Cruises
  • Lancaster Escape
  • Lancaster Castle
  • Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
  • 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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