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16 June 2026
Lancaster
Discover Lancaster for a day out where history and culture come together in one of Lancashire’s most characterful cities. Overlooked by the impressive Lancaster Castle, the city’s streets are filled with historic buildings, independent shops and places to eat, all set alongside the River Lune. The castle itself offers a fascinating insight into centuries of history, while nearby museums and galleries add to the city’s cultural appeal.
Step a little further and you’ll find green spaces such as Williamson Park, home to the iconic Ashton Memorial and offering wide-reaching views across the surrounding area. The riverside provides an easy route for walking and cycling, linking the city to more open countryside and coastal surroundings. It’s a place where you can take your time, with plenty of different corners to explore as you go.
Also part of England’s Heritage Cities.
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Lancaster Businesses
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Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Cultural centre and theatre in Lancaster screening a wide range of films and own produced and touring work. Hosts annual outdoor Promenade productions.
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Groups | History & Heritage
Lancaster Castle
Steeped in almost 1000 years of history including the trials of the Pendle Witches and the Birmingham Six, Lancaster Castle is one of the most important historic monuments in the North West. Come and visit the old cells, Shire Hall and Crown Court.
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Groups | History & Heritage
Judges' Lodgings Museum
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
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Coastal
Heysham Nature Reserve
Step onto Heysham Nature Reserve during spring and summer and the birdsong is almost deafening.
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Business Directory
Wennington Hall
Perfectly nestled between the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Ribble Valley, and set within beautifully manicured gardens and grounds.
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Business Directory
Carnforth Bookshop
New, second-hand and antiquarian booksellers. Also good quality greetings cards, stationery, toys and gifts. Carnforth Bookshop is an independent, family run bookshop at the heart of the historic town of Carnforth, Lancashire.
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Flo & Joan - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 20th Sept 2026
Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy.Their unique, sharp-...
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Laura Smyth: Born Aggy - The Dukes
Date: 26th Sept 2026
What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump?Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy! Her debut tour ‘Living My Best Life’ sold out up and down the country; she has supported Jack Whitehall, Michelle de Swarte,...
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Scott Bennett: Stuff - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 16th Sept 2026
As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us...
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Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 25th Apr 2027
Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founder Glenn Tilbrook. He has co written with Elton John, Jools Holland and worked along sid...
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Sindhu Vee: Swanky - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 24th Sept 2026
Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-up show about falling through the cracks you didn’t make, avoiding the frien...
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Maisie Adam: Whatsherface - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 25th Sept 2026
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chaotic one with the weird hair" as she returns with her trademark wit, firecra...
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Free | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Morecambe, Lancaster and the surrounding areas
DurationThree Days
A fantastic three-day road trip to explore north Lancashire and some of the filming locations found there.
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Coastal | Outdoors
Way of the Roses Cycling Route
Distance170 miles
The Way of the Roses is a spectacular coast to coast cycle route which takes you past some of the best cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty in northern England.
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Free | Outdoors
Cycling for All: Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley - Longer routes
DistanceBetween 20 and 35 miles
Eight great routes for you and your family to enjoy around the Lancaster District
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Free | Outdoors
Cycling for All: Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley - Shorter Routes
DistanceBetween 7 and 15 miles
Six great routes for you and your family to enjoy in Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley
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