What to do and see in Lancaster District, England: The Best Things to do

March 27, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster District, United Kingdom including Lancaster Castle, Trough of Bowland, Williamson Park, Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Lancaster City Museum, Happy Mount Park, Eric Morecambe Statue, RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster Canal.
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1. Lancaster Castle

Castle Parade, Lancaster LA1 1YJ England +44 15242 37310 [email protected] http://www.lancastercastle.com
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4.5 based on 2,268 reviews

Lancaster Castle

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

2. Trough of Bowland

minor road from Lancaster towards Skipton, Lancaster England http://www.forestofbowland.com/visit_tic
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Trough of Bowland

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.

3. Williamson Park

Williamson Park Quernmore Road, Lancaster LA1 1UX England +44 1524 33318 [email protected] http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Williamson Park

Reviewed By sarahwI5463SJ

Beautiful park and memorial building - I climbed to the top and was rewarded by amazing views of Morecambe Bay

4. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre

Carnforth Station Warton Road, Carnforth LA5 9TR England +44 1524 735165 [email protected] http://www.carnforthstation.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 634 reviews

Carnforth Station Heritage Centre

Reviewed By victoriac549 - Chester, United Kingdom

I visited the railway station many years ago because of a love of the film Brief Encounter. I was stunned by how much work has been carried out since I last visited. As well as details of the stations restoration there is a cinema which shows Brief Encounter on a loop in a small replica cinema and there is also a very interesting homage to David Lean. The centre is run by very friendly committed volunteers and is a really great experience it’s free but donations are welcome. If you’re a bit of a film buff I’d throughly recommend this absolutely lovely heritage centre.

5. Lancaster City Museum

Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1HT England +44 1524 64637 http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/museums/city-museum/
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

Lancaster City Museum

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.

6. Happy Mount Park

Marine Road East, Morecambe LA4 6AQ England +44 1524 401140 http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
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4.5 based on 858 reviews

Happy Mount Park

Happy Mount Park on Marine Road, Morecambe, is a traditional family park with modern facilities and attractions, including a free splash park. Happy Mount Park was originally created in the 1920s as a traditional urban park area. Today's family-friendly attractions cater for more modern tastes, whilst carefully retaining the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity of a traditional park. The park is open from 8.30am all year round and entry is free. Activities and attractions: •Cafe (this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Splash Park - free to enter •Pirates In The Park indoor play area inside the cafe. •Unique outdoor natural adventure play area •Ornamental gardens, woodland walk and habitat trail •Crown green bowling green (see Bowling Passes) •18-hole putting green •Miniature railway(this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Swing boats, Trampolines, Crazy golf, Children's roundabout (this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Floodlit multi-purpose pitch for tennis, basketball, five-a-side football and roller hockey For the latest information please check the Facebook page.

Reviewed By kazlang191270 - Morecambe, United Kingdom

Happy mount park great for kids young and old. Little area for young children where you can stay and watched them,there is the splash zone brilliant time kids love it of all ages. There is a cafe to buy drinks and food if you get peckish.play park with swing and rides even a train that takes you round the park. Something for everyone..

7. Eric Morecambe Statue

319 Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 5AA England +44 1524 582808 http://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/search/eric-morecambe-statue-p6360#productlist=/things-to-do/search/eric-morecambe-statue-p6360&proxprodtype=acco
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4.5 based on 1,910 reviews

Eric Morecambe Statue

Reviewed By doug_slicker - Leicester, United Kingdom

A blast from the past, how lovely to see Eric Morecambe doing what he did best, making us laugh and smile, his Statue tells a great story about a great man, strolling up and down the seafront at Morecambe was indeed a blast from the past, childhood memories of holidays from the past, not changed much really.

8. RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Myers Farm Storrs Lane, Silverdale LA5 0SW England +44 1524 701601 http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/leightonmoss/
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4.5 based on 450 reviews

RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Come and discover some very special wildlife at RSPB Leighton Moss. This popular nature reserve is home to a variety of wonderful creatures - from birds and bugs to bats and otters. If you are lucky, you may even spot our largest residents, the red deer. There's plenty to do at Leighton Moss - explore nature trails, take a stroll around our sensory garden, treat yourself in our gift shop and enjoy a home-made meal in our award-winning cafe.

Reviewed By ChrisDawes1 - Bolton, United Kingdom

A beautiful peaceful place with varied species ranging unusual waders, Bullfinch, Bearded Tits and of course many Marsh Harriers. I iove the causeway hide

9. Lancaster Brewery

Lancaster Leisure Park Wyresdale Road Lancaster Leisure Park, Lancaster LA1 3LA England +44 1524 848537 [email protected] http://www.lancasterbrewery.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 296 reviews

Lancaster Brewery

Lancaster brewery is a multi-award-winning brewer of beautiful beers, born and brewed in the north west of England. The company has four popular beers that form its core range - Lancaster Blonde, Amber, Red and Black and also produces monthly specials and seasonal beers from our purpose built brewery. We do brewing properly. No fuss, no shortcuts, just proper old fashioned brewing using freshly milled malt, whole-leaf hops and live yeast that, combined with our expertise, produces some of the best beer in the country. Our brewery is open as a tap house for people to come and enjoy a pint, and we offer tours of our brewing process too (which you can buy online from our website as a gift voucher for the beer fan in your life). The brewery is also available to hire as a venue for weddings, parties and events - it is a fantastic venue for a big bash for 50- 400 people within walking distance of Lancaster town centre.

Reviewed By Micko47 - Warrington, United Kingdom

We booked in here for the brewery tour.Which included 3.pints or 6 halves of beer and a pie and pickle lunch.The tour was very interesting and well presented by Reuben.Well worth a visit.

10. Lancaster Canal

Lancaster England +44 1524 389410 http://www.lctrust.co.uk
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Lancaster Canal

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!

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