St Walburga's Convent, Lancaster

#45 among attractions in Lancaster

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St Walburga's Convent stands to the north of Balmoral Road, Lancaster, in Lancashire, England. It was built in 1851–53, and designed by the local architect E. G. Paley. The building is connected to the convent chapel of Lancaster Cathedral by an L-shaped corridor. It pre-dates the cathedral, and was the earliest structure to be built on the cathedral complex. The convent is constructed in sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings, and has a slate roof. Its architectural style is Gothic Revival. The building has an L-shaped plan and is in two storeys. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°2'48"N, 2°47'36"W

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St Walburga's Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashton Memorial, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory.

0.5 miE
View point, Memorial, Neo-baroque architecture
Ashton Memorial, Lancaster
13 min walk • The Ashton Memorial is a folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire, England built between 1907 and 1909 by the millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of £87,000.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
14 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.
~140 ftNW
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
1 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.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
15 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
13 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
18 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.
~1020 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
5 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.
~940 ftW
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
5 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1160 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
6 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.
~1410 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
7 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.
~1970 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
10 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 St Walburga's Convent?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster (1 min walk), The Adult College, Lancaster (4 min walk), The Gregson Centre, Lancaster (4 min walk), Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster (5 min walk).

How to get to St Walburga's Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Walburga's Convent:

Bus

Cathedral Primary School • Lines: 18 (1 min walk)
Cathedral • Lines: 487, 881 (1 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (16 min walk)