Skerton, Lancaster

#51 among attractions in Lancaster

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Skerton is an area in the north of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, on the other side of the River Lune to the castle. It was formerly a township, but in the late 1800s it was incorporated into Lancaster and the neighbouring townships. Skerton Bridge takes the A6 southwards towards the city centre. ()

Coordinates: 54°3'39"N, 2°47'53"W

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Lancaster United Kingdom

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Skerton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
21 min walk • 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.
1 miS
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
25 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.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
20 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
20 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
15 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.
0.9 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
23 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.
0.6 miNE
Bridge, View point, Boat or ferry
Lune Aqueduct, Lancaster
17 min walk • The Lune Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune, on the east side of the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1797 at a total cost of £48,320 18s 10d. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miS
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
25 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
21 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.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
19 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skerton?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Canal, Lancaster (11 min walk), Skerton Bridge, Lancaster (12 min walk), Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster (15 min walk), Greyhound Bridge, Lancaster (16 min walk).

How to get to Skerton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skerton:

Bus

Daisy Street • Lines: 49, 81A, 81B (2 min walk)
Aldrens Lane • Lines: 49, 81A, 81B (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (24 min walk)