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Judges' Lodgings Museum

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Address: Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS, United Kingdom

Telephone: 01524 581 241

Email: judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk

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About Judges' Lodgings Museum

Bringing the stories of Lancaster to life for everyone, through the city's oldest town house. Nestled below Lancaster Castle, the Judges' Lodgings dates back nearly 400 years on a site that has been at the centre of Lancaster's history for nearly 2000 years. The current house was built around 1625 by Thomas Covell, Keeper of the Castle and famous for locking up the Pendle Witches during the infamous Lancashire Witch Trials. From 1826 the house became a lodgings for the travelling 'Red Judges' of the Assizes Courts. Dressed in their scarlet robes, the Judges decided the fate of murderers, forgers and highwaymen at Lancaster Castle. Today the house is home to beautiful Georgian furniture by Gillows of Lancaster, elegant period rooms and the popular Museum of Childhood.

Opening hours

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 4:00pm

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Coaches Welcome

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Seasonal Opening Only

In town/city centre

Disabled Access

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Groups accepted

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Family Fun

Guided Tours Available for Groups

Educational Visits Accepted

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