Lancaster Castle
Contact Details
Lancaster Castle
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1YJ
Tel: 01524 64998
Fax: 01524 847914
Awards
- Sub-Regional Awards
Member of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board 2009
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Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle is owned by Her Majesty the Queen, who is the 'Duke of Lancaster'. As well as being a fortification the Castle is also one of Europe’s longest serving operational prisons. Amongst many alleged witches to be brought to Lancaster, the most famous were the Pendle Witches, who were tried, convicted and sentenced to death here. George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement, was imprisoned in the Castle for 2 years.
The Grand Jury Room includes some superb Gillow furniture, whilst in the Crown Court the branding iron can still be seen. Many prisoners convicted at the Castle’s Assize Courts were sentenced to transportation to Australia. Visitors can experience briefly what it’s like to be locked in the ancient dungeons.
In the Shire Hall is a magnificent display of heraldic shields. Open daily for guided tours, 10am to 5pm (Court sittings permitting). Closed Christmas/New Year. Visitors to Lancaster Castle are advised to check opening times by telephoning 01524 64998.
Type: Castle / Fort
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Opening (01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child Ticket | £4.00 per ticket |
| Adult Ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £4.00 per ticket |
| Student | £4.00 per ticket |
| Xplorer | £6.00 per ticket |
| xplorer Family & Friends multi-pass | £18.00 per ticket |
| Xplorer multipass | £10.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest train station is Lancaster which is only a 5 minute walk from Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, just outside the city centre. The station is on the West Coast Mainline with regular mainline Virgin services to London & South and Glasgow & North. Local services include a regular service to Morecambe. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit nationalrail.co.uk. The nearest bus station is Lancaster which is less than a 5 minute walk from the central pedestrianised shopping areas of St Nicholas' Arcade and Marketgate. Local, regional and national services are available. For further information contact traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Parking & Transport
- Car Parking
- Coaches Welcome
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