Top Things to do in Lancaster
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lancaster, England
Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster, United Kingdom including Lancaster Escape, Lancaster Castle, Cottage Museum, Trough of Bowland, Williamson Park, Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lune Aqueduct Canalside, Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster Canal.
Restaurants in Lancaster
1. Lancaster Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Offering a selection of three escape rooms plus a warm and friendly Cafe Lancaster Escape is the perfect destination to spend your time in Lancaster.
Reviewed By teknop427
Very enjoyable experience, the guide Carol was friendly and knew when to gently guide us in the right direction. Really atmospheric, we had a lot of fun!
2. Lancaster Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,268 reviews
Owned by the serving monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II, through the Duchy of Lancaster, Lancaster Castle is a wealth of English history. Since being established by the Romans the castle has been a home to monarchs, a place of trial and execution, and a working prison right up until 2012. Still a crown court, the majority of the castle is now open to the public for the first time in over 1,000 years. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing restoration work in the Shire Hall guided tours have been suspended until January 2021. The courtyards are open and free to visit but there is no access to any of the buildings at the moment. The cafe is open between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm daily.
Reviewed By stephencS5031NF
Highly reccommend the guided tour as although I'm a bit of a history fan theres always loads more to learn especially here as it was and still is an active crown court within a castle and has a prison too. What's not to like
3. Cottage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Walk through the tiny door of our eighteenth century cottage and be transported to a life without running water, central heating, electricity, or even a loo! You're a world away from modern excesses as you navigate your way around the confines of this humble cottage. Encounter some of the gadgets and utensils that were used in ordinary people's daily lives and get a very different view of historic Lancaster.
4. Trough of Bowland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By Cricketdad - Wigan, United Kingdom
Please keep this stunning part of England a secret. It is the most gorgeous place - small villages and rolling countryside in one instance then broody hills and windy fella the next.
5. Williamson Park
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Reviewed By sarahwI5463SJ
Beautiful park and memorial building - I climbed to the top and was rewarded by amazing views of Morecambe Bay
6. Lancaster City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By MC_Baz
If you are visiting Lancaster for shopping or sightseeing, the city museum is worth a visit. The museum is right in the middle of the shopping area, so needs no special journeys to reach it and entry is free. The downstairs is split into two exhibition rooms and a receeption area. During my visit, one exhibition room was being used for a function of some kind and the other was exhibiting the landscape art of two Lancashire artists which was extremely good. A wide staircase equipped with a stair lift leads to the upstairs areas. The upstairs is split into two areas, the history of Lancaster from the stone age and the history of the Kings Own Royal Regiment from 1680. Both exhibitions are well laid out with exhibits and lots of detail.
7. Lancaster Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Catandanne2017 - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Arrived before opening times .winter opening not till noon.very informative and interesting exhibits.Set in the beautiful restored custom house on st George's quay by the river.Spent an interesting hour here .Definatly with a visit £3 for adults £2 for concessions.Nice cafe inside
8. Lune Aqueduct Canalside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
The Lune Aqueduct is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways', a masterpiece of civil engineering. 202 metres (664 feet) long, it carries Lancaster Canal 16 metres (53 feet) above the River Lune. It was designed by John Rennie and constructed by Alexander Stevens in 1797. The aqueduct consists of five twenty-one-metre (seventy-foot) semi-circular arches.
Reviewed By davide79_12 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Oh my goodness - I was in heaven admiring this piece of civil engineering. Well worth the mile or so walk out of Lancaster along the beautiful Lancaster Canal. It is amazingly beautiful and worth a visit for all to admire it's architectural elegance.
9. Judges' Lodgings
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
The Judges' Lodgings is now open for the season. It is Lancaster’s oldest town house and a Grade One listed building. Originally home of the Keeper of Lancaster Castle, Thomas Covell, it later became a residence for the ‘Hanging Judges’ when they visited Lancaster Castle for the Assize Courts.The Judges’ Lodgings Museum is now home to a nationally important collection of Gillow furniture displayed in rooms furnished in the style of the Regency period. You can also visit the Museum of Childhood where you can experience the Victorian school room and see an enchanting display of children’s dolls, toys and games from 18th century to the present day. Admission - Children FREE (accompanied), Adults £3.00 & Concessions £2.00
Reviewed By Christine8_12 - Wigan, United Kingdom
We found this impressive building whilst strolling round Lancaster- and what a find! An extremely interesting visit of life as a Judge in days gone by. There are 3 floors - the top floor being a childhood museum with some toys we remembered as kids- there was also an interesting display of the history of Gillow furniture. There were staff in a number of rooms in period dress - they were all interesting to chat to and obviously loved what they were doing. £1.50 entrance fee - 75p for us as OAPs - what a bargain for such a great place! Obviously, it was quiet during the current pandemic - but, when things get back to some form of normality, please go and support this lovely museum. (Photos only allowed on 3rd floor)
10. Lancaster Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By callumsn0na - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Have cruised this canal a few times now, twice with The Duck Island Boat Company. First time 6 years ago was aboard Picollo, a luxurious widebeam boat for 2. Second time was on Legato, again luxurious but this time a narrowboat that accomodated ourselves, friends and our wee dog Jack. Eamonn and Elaine are a lovely couple who welcome you and see you on your way safely. The canal is lovely, Garstang to Tewitfield is our favourite stretch. So much beauty, so many lovely places, lovely friendly welcome everywhere and lovely restaurants all over the place...so much food and too few days to try it all! I would highly recommend this laidback holiday to everyone and would most definitely recommend Eamonn and Elains Duck Island Boat Company as they are the best we have been on! (and thats been a fair few over the years). Go for it folks, you won't regret it!
