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Lancashire’s history and heritage are shaped by its influential role in the Industrial Revolution, with mill towns and historic landmarks telling the story of its development. Castles, stately homes, and preserved sites across the county reflect a rich past that continues to define its character today.
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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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Tite & Locke
Lancaster's destination bar with an incredible range of craft beers, select wines and carefully chosen spirits from around the world.
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Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre
Made famous by David Lean's romantic classic film Brief Encounter.
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Turton Tower
Turton Tower is a distinctive English country house located in the small village of Turton on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors. Facilities include a Victorian tea room and gift shop.
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Hoghton Tower
An historic house with magnificent state apartments, banqueting hall, ballroom, grounds and dolls' houses on display.
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The Leeds Liverpool Canal
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal was the first of the Trans-Pennine canals to be started and the last to be completed. The length and the complexity of the route meant that the canal took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget.
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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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