Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster

Name: Judges' Lodgings
Address: 15 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 300 123 6701

#6 among attractions in Lancaster

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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. The building is the oldest existing town house in Lancaster, and was also the first house in Lancaster to have shutters. It was used by judges when they attended the sessions of the Assize Court. ()

Coordinates: 54°3'0"N, 2°48'13"W

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15 Castle HillLancaster LA1 1YS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 300 123 6701

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Judges' Lodgings – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory, Lancaster Maritime Museum.

~350 ftW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
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0.5 miSE
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
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~440 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
3 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.
~1370 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.
~1510 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
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~1690 ftSE
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
9 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1480 ftE
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
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~1530 ftE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
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~600 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
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~1010 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture
St John's, Lancaster
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0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church, Lancaster
18 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)

When is Judges' Lodgings open?

Judges' Lodgings is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Judges' Lodgings?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Castle, Lancaster (2 min walk), Lancaster Priory, Lancaster (3 min walk), The Storey, Lancaster (3 min walk), Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster (3 min walk).

How to get to Judges' Lodgings by public transport?

The nearest stations to Judges' Lodgings:

Bus

China Street • Lines: 2X, Pr (2 min walk)
Bus Station • Lines: 1, 100, 1A, 2X, 336, 7, N1 (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (5 min walk)