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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.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
| Children up to 18 years | Free |
| Friends (proof of membership required) | Free |
| Guided tours for groups | £8.00 per person per day |
| Xplorer pass | £25.00 per person per day |
Accompanied children (under 18 years) free.
| Season (3 Apr 2025 - 17 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
* Outside of these public opening hours, pre-booked schools and group visits are welcome..
Unravelling Threads: Working Class Lives. a Textile Exhibition by Sarah-Joy Ford and Sewing Café LancasterA series of textile interventions reveal the hidden stories of the servants and other working-class people.
Halloween Trails and Treats at Judges' Lodgings MuseumYour little horrors can discover a spell-bindingly good trail and finish with a treat.
Facing the Past: Black Lancastrians ExhibitionDiscover the lives of Black Lancastrians in the 1700s through a series of portraits by Lela Harris.
Style and Sensibility Exhibition at Judges' Lodgings MuseumThis is a show about fashion, costume and style.
The Housekeepers' Lodgings Digital InstallationCommitted to serving and service, surrounded by power and privilege, what was it like to be a housekeeper at the Judges Lodgings?
Battle of Bamber Bridge Lunchtime LectureThis talk will outline the dramatic and tragic events of the night and examine the significance of what is known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge.
Candy Cottages Workshop at Judges' Lodgings MuseumBring your little horrors for a spookily good time this October half-term to make their own candy witch's cottage for Halloween.
Moor and Madness: A Brief History of Lancaster Moor Hospital Lunchtime LectureGet an insight into the intriguing history of the first Lancashire County Asylum, built in Lancaster in 1816.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Morecambe, Lancaster and the Lune Valley is located in Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Exit the M6 Motorway at Junction 34 and follow signs for Lancaster. Join the one way system (Caton Road) and pass small retail park on left on approach to traffic lights. Turn left following signs for Lancaster city centre.
The nearest railway station is Lancaster which is only a five minute walk from Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, just outside the city centre. The station is on the West Coast Mainline with regular mainline services to London and south and Glasgow and 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 five 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.
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