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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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Walks with Stories

Walks with Stories

Explore our city with this unique series of walks with stories.
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Walking

Walking

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Cycling

Cycling

Lancaster is a cycle-friendly city. Your bicycle will be the ... Read More

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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

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  • Sultan of Lancaster
  • The Crypt
  • The Herbarium
  • The Tea Spot
  • Bombay Balti
  • Pavilion Cafe
  • Café Dolce
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  • Bay Horse Inn
  • The Stork Inn
  • The Plough Country Pub
  • Marco's
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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

Stay in Unique Accommodation in Lancaster

Stay in Unique Accommodation in Lancaster

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  • The Music Room
  • Holiday Inn Lancaster
  • The Station Guest House
  • Travelodge - Lancaster M6
  • The Sun Hotel & Bar
  • Weekend Autumn Break in Lancaster
  • The Glassworks Apartments
  • Wagon and Horses
  • Castle Hill Apartments
  • Lancaster Town House
  • Premier Inn Lancaster
  • Sun Street Studios
  • 17 Piccadilly Close
  • The Lodge
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Buy Local from Home Listings

Buy Local from Home Listings

Many local companies are now offering the chance for you to buy food and drink, ...
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Shopping in Lancaster

Shopping in Lancaster

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Support Lancaster's local shops

Support Lancaster's local shops

Top tips on how to support your local shops and ... Read More

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  • First Age Comics
  • The Runners Centre
  • Port of Lancaster Smokehouse
  • Hilberry Designs Ltd
  • Filbert's Bakery
  • Penny Street Collectables
  • Arteria with Gallery 23
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Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

Lancaster Visitor Information Centre

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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

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Heritage At Home

Heritage At Home

History is coming straight into your home during lockdown, courtesy of the area’s local ...
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Support for Businesses and Individuals

Support for Businesses and Individuals

Further information on support for individuals and businesses during the ... Read More

Local restrictions in Lancaster

Local restrictions in Lancaster

Information about the current local and national restrictions. Read More

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Lancaster Museums

Lancaster Museums

Welcome to the home of Lancaster Museums.

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

Learn about Georgian Lancaster and its rich maritime history at Lancaster’s Maritime Museum or experience an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life in the wonderful Cottage Museum.

Find out more about our city’s rich history by viewing our exhibitions programme or discovering fascinating stories from our Collection.

 

Lancaster City Museum

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

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Lancaster Maritime Museum

Learn about Georgian Lancaster and its rich maritime history at Lancaster’s Maritime Museum.

Learn More
Lancaster Cottage Museum

Experience an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life in the wonderful Cottage Museum.

Learn More
History Detectives

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Events & Exhibitions

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Explore the Museums

Browse highlights from our collections and the stories that are linked to them.

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What's On

Memorial to Zong

Lubaina Himid's fantastic exhibition, Memorial to Zong, is currently at the Lancaster Maritime Museum ...

Memorial to Zong

Lubaina Himid's fantastic exhibition, Memorial to Zong, is currently at the Lancaster Maritime Museum ...

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Litfest 2021

Lancaster’s 42nd Annual Literature Festival is pleased to return in 2021 after having to cancel ...

Litfest 2021

Lancaster’s 42nd Annual Literature Festival is pleased to return in 2021 after having to cancel ...

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What's On
  • Memorial to Zong
  • Litfest 2021
Attractions
  • Williamson Park
  • Lancaster Castle
  • Ruskin Library
  • Ludus Dance
  • The Cottage 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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