Castle on the Lancaster Canal

Guide To Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle

The Norman keep was built on the site of a Roman fort. It was extended in the 13th and 14th centuries. There is a tower known as John o' Gaunts Chair. The Shire Hall displays shields, but most of the castle is used as a prison. Escorted tours can be arranged.

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Lancaster Castle Information

Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YN.

Phone

01524 64998

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.

Lancaster Castle Reviews

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Interesting Place

21 October 2024

Good way to fill an wet afternoon

Paul

Review from Google Places

13 October 2024

Free to walk round courtyard, the inside costs. Parking a bit short on site. Best park in centre and walk. The guided tour is available for a charge.

Lionel Arden

Review from Google Places

11 October 2024

Beautiful place. It has a cafe and a small souvenir shop. There’s also a small handmade chocolate shop with delicious varieties. It’s free to enter, but you have to pay for a tour of the inside—completely worth it. I got the best tour guide with so much knowledge and enthusiasm.

Mariana Watson

Review from Google Places

20 September 2024

Absolutely brilliant. We booked the guided tour. Christopher, the tour guide was amazing, an absolute fountain of knowledge. The guided tour costs £9 but worth every penny. Amazing history, it’s still a working crown court, so you’re not allowed to take photos inside. We are definitely going to go back for another visit.

Kathleen Walsh

Review from Google Places

19 September 2024

Nice castle, no entrance fee. You can walk around inside the court yard and look at it.

Can highly recommend a visit.

Mr T

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