Judges' Lodgings Museum, Lancaster

Built around 1625, this is Lancaster’s oldest townhouse and was once home to the chilling witch-hunter Thomas Covell. Covell was six times Mayor of Lancaster and Keeper of Lancaster Castle for 48 years. In this latter capacity he was responsible for the imprisonment and death of the Lancashire Witches (1612). The house ceased to be a family home in 1826 and became the Judges’ Lodgings house until 1975, acting as the home to visiting Assize Judges. Today as well as displaying Regency period rooms, it contains two distinct museums, the Gillow Museum where you will find displays on the history and products of the famous Lancaster cabinet making firm Gillows, and the Childhood Museum, the nationally acclaimed "Barry Elder" collection.

Opening times vary. (See website for times)

Shop, refreshments available, limited access for disabled users, admittance to guide dogs

Opening Times

Opening 21 Mar 2008 - 30 Jun 2008

Opening 1 Jul 2008 - 30 Sep 2008

Opening 1 Oct 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Leave M6 at jct 33 or 34 and follow the signs for Lancaster city centre.

Public Transport Directions

The museum is located in the city centre approximately 200yds from the bus station. The main Lancaster train station is within a 10 minute walk.

 Facilities

• Concessionary Admission Charges
• Guide Dogs Welcome
• Seasonal Opening Only
• Event Venue
• Family Fun
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens
• On-Site café/restaurant
• Toilets

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Parking & Transport

• Coaches Welcome