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Judges' Lodgings Museum

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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

  1. Today

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  2. Saturday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  3. Sunday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  4. Monday

    Closed

  5. Tuesday

    Closed

  6. Wednesday

    Closed

  7. Thursday

    Closed

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Facilities

Coaches Welcome
Concessionary Admission Charges
Seasonal Opening Only
In town/city centre
Disabled Access
Indoor Attraction
Groups accepted
Toilets
Family Fun
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Educational Visits Accepted
Guide Dogs Permitted

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