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Williamson Park comprises 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting walks and play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District.
The newly renovated tropical butterfly house, Mini-beasts, bird enclosure and small mammal section will fascinate all the family and add a touch of the exotic to a visit to Lancaster's leading tourist attraction. Enjoy the pleasant surroundings of the Pavilion Cafe or browse around our Gift Shop packed with all kinds of exciting gift ideas.
Williamson Park includes the Ashton Memorial (a famous Edwardian folly on the skyline overlooking Lancaster, also newly renovated) which was a gift to the City from Lord Ashton, set within the parkland created by his father, James Williamson. The "structure", as it became known locally, was a memorial to Lord Ashton’s second wife. The park was created out of the quarries from which came the stone for most of Lancaster’s buildings. Inside the recently restored Memorial is the Williamson Gallery, with breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District.
The Park is the venue for many exciting events and festivals throughout the year including concerts, art exhibitions, guided walks and the ever popular Dukes Theatre outdoor performance.
THE CAFE IS OPEN OVER CHRISTMAS EXCEPT ON DEC 25 & 26 AND JAN 1
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £3.90 per ticket |
| Concession | £3.40 per ticket |
| 2 ad & 2 children | £12.50 per ticket |
| 3-16 yrs | £2.90 per ticket |
| Entrance into the Memorial Gallery | £0.50 per ticket |
Admission to the Butterfly House as above. Children under 3 are free
Admission to the Memorial is 50p via the donation box.
| Open until dusk (2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* Closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year`s day.
The Memorial, Café and Butterfly House are open 10am - 5pm April - October, and 10am - 4pm Nov - March
The Dukes Play in the Park: The Wizard of OzThe Dukes Lancaster has announced its 2025 summer park show, the longest running promenade theatre show in the UK, as The Wizard of Oz. 
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Green Flag Award 2009To reach Williamson Park by car, leave the M6 at jct 33 or 34 and follow the signs for Lancaster City Centre. Once in the city follow signs for 'Ashton Memorial' or 'Butterfly House'.
There are three buses that can be boarded at Lancaster bus station or Common Garden Street. The bus number 8C leaves at 27 minutes past every hour and takes 5 minutes to arrive at Williamson Park and bus number 8A leaves at 3 minutes before every hour and takes around 20 minutes to arrive at Williamson Park, available Monday to Saturday. No buses on Sundays.Bus 18 runs every 2 hours from 09.10 from the bus station and Common Garden Street, Monday to Saturday.Taxis are available Monday to Sunday. (01524 32090 01524 848848)
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