Lancaster’s river, the Lune, is tidal, and until recently was navigable by large trading vessels, giving Lancaster a long maritime history. The Maritime Museum was...

There has been a defensive building on the site since Roman times, and since then several buildings have held off attacks from the Picts, Scots...

Built in the 15th Century, and rebuilt in the 16th, the Judge’s Lodgings have housed many people associated with the legal system, including the notorious...

Lancaster Leisure Park is home to the GB Antiques Centre (North Lancashire’s biggest indoor antiques and furniture centre), Redwood Garden Centre, factory shopping, The Magic...

Lancaster City Museum lies at the heart of Lancaster in the former Town Hall. In this elegant Georgian building you can explore the city’s past...

This museum is housed in the old Town Hall and was the first municipal museum to include a regimental museum. The exhibitions tell the...

The Grand Theatre was built in 1782 by public subscription, and ever since then has been entertaining the people of Lancaster. Attracting top names like...

The Dukes Playhouse is the home of new media in Lancaster. Offering a cinema without popcorn, where you can take your drink from the bar...

Williamson Park, close to the centre of town, is a 54 acre area of grass and woodland, that was constructed by James Williamson in 1880....

The Ashton Memorial was erected in the early 1900s by Lord Ashton in memory of his wife, and today it serves as a classical concert...

Lancaster’s Butterfly House is deceptively named – as well as the butterfly house, the complex houses a tropical bird house, and a minibeast adventure centre....

Located in Carnforth town centre, the town’s station houses an award-winning visitor centre; the station famously featured in David Lean’s class film ’Brief Encounter’....

This nature reserve is a fine place for a day trip. One of the largest limestone hills in the area, Warton Crag, can be seen...

The shore by the village of Silverdale boasts relaxing walks, beautiful sunsets and caves that are full of adventure! Cars can be driven to certain...

The ruins of the rectory that survive at Warton were built most probably in the 14th century. It was for many years the dwelling and...