Lancaster Castle, Lancaster

Name: Lancaster Castle
Address: Castle Parade, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +01524 64998

#3 among attractions in Lancaster

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Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164, the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control. In 1322 and 1389 the Scots invaded England, progressing as far as Lancaster and damaging the castle. It was not to see military action again until the English Civil War. The castle was first used as a prison in 1196 although this aspect became more important during the English Civil War. The castle buildings are owned by the British sovereign as Duke of Lancaster; part of the structure is used to host sittings of the Crown Court. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°2'60"N, 2°48'19"W

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Castle ParadeLancaster LA1 1YJ United Kingdom

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+01524 64998

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Day trips

Lancaster Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory, Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster Maritime Museum.

0.5 miSE
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
13 min walk • Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
~300 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
2 min walk • Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Diocese of Blackburn.
~350 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
2 min walk • The Judges' Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located between Church Street and Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
~1390 ftN
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
7 min walk • The Custom House, Lancaster is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The architect was Richard Gillow of the Gillow furniture making family. Designed in 1764 for the Port Commissioners, it was used for its original purpose until 1882 when the Customs were transferred to Barrow-in-Furness.
~1780 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
9 min walk • The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building. It stands in the centre of Dalton Square, Lancaster facing Lancaster Town Hall.
~1920 ftSE
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
10 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1800 ftE
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
9 min walk • The Dukes is a theatre in Lancaster, England. It is the county's only producing theatre venue, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
~1870 ftE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
10 min walk • The Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England is one of the oldest theatres in England and the third oldest in Britain, having been in near continuous use since 1782. Though it was seen numerous extensions and alterations, much of the original stone has survived.
~840 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
5 min walk • Lancaster City Museum is a museum in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is housed in the former Lancaster Town Hall building in Market Square.
~1360 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture
St John's, Lancaster
7 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church, Lancaster
19 min walk • Christ Church is in Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lancaster and Morecambe, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lancaster Castle?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Priory, Lancaster (2 min walk), Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster (2 min walk), The Storey, Lancaster (3 min walk), Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster (5 min walk).

How to get to Lancaster Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lancaster Castle:

Bus

China Street • Lines: 2X, Pr (3 min walk)
The Storey • Lines: 11, 4, 4X, S24 (3 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (4 min walk)