Lancaster House Hotel, Lancaster, Lancashire
Local Attractions
The City of Lancaster was built on a site first fortified in Roman times, the superbly preserved medieval castle is just part of the array of fascinating historic buildings in Lancaster, a city where you will find evidence of Georgian pomp and Victorian civic philanthropy as well as Roman and Medieval remains.
Lancaster has always had a key role in England's history, giving its name to the great county of Lancashire as well as to the Royal House of Lancaster, and Lancaster Castle is still owned by her Majesty the Queen.
The castle is still a working building, housing two crown courts and a prison. Guided tours throughout the year offer you a glimpse behind its high walls.
The castle and the ancient Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin form a magnificent backdrop to special events throughout the year, including the Georgian Fair and the hugely popular November fireworks celebrations.
Form this hilltop you can also look across to another famous Lancaster landmark and one of England's grandest follies, dominating the skyline - the Ashton Memorial, set in the sweeping gardens of Williamson Park.
- Must see and do -
- Ashton Memorial
- Cottage Museum
- Lancaster Castle
- Ruskin Library
- Lancaster Maritime Museum
- Lancaster University
- The Lake District
- Crook of Lune
- RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
- National Football Museum
- Blackpool
- Historic canal network
- Reservations:
- 0845 0 70 70 90
- Conference Hotline:
- 0870 240 6442
- Telephone: +44 (0)1483 77 63 44
- Facsimile: +44 (0)1483 73 02 02
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