A Day of Shopping and Sightseeing in Lancaster and Morecambe
Lancaster is a vibrant and lively city surrounded with rich history and quirky culture. From wonderful walking tours to marvellous markets, there are plenty of sights to see, making it the perfect place for groups to head out on a day trip.
Start the day by wandering around one of the area’s three fabulous markets.
Lancaster’s Charter Market offers a delightful mix of street food, handmade crafts and unique gifts. It pops up in the heart of the city every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm (4.30pm in the summer).
The Assembly Rooms Emporium, housed in a charming 18th Century building, is an Aladdin’s cave of vintage clothing, collectables and quirky gifts. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-5.30pm.
Over in Morecambe, Festival Market is home to over 100 stalls, offering a range of fantastic products and a wonderfully warm welcome. It’s open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4.30pm (October to March), 9am-5pm (April to September) and all Bank Holidays from Easter to August.
To find out more about group visits, head to our Group Travel page.
Next on the itinerary is meeting ‘Johnny’ Eccleston, coachman of the ‘Perseverance’ and your guide for the Lancaster Georgian and Regency Tour. Your group will enjoy exploring the city as it enters the modern age, discovering two thousand years of history, including Lancaster’s own criminal underworld and sinister origins.
Lancaster Georgian and Regency Public tours usually take place on the second Sunday of each month (10.30-12.30pm) and pre-booking is essential. Private bookings can take place any day or time, subject to availability. Find out more on the Group Travel page.
A major part of the social and cultural life of Lancaster since opening in 1782, The Grand is the perfect next stop.
Theatre tours are available throughout the year, including Community Tours for larger groups, where you can head backstage, learn more about how the theatre works and hear stories of famous actors, disasters and ghosts.
Guided tours are available on request throughout the year, times subject to performances. Find out more on the Group Travel page.
Discover the historic city through the eyes of a Lancastrian with a long-standing love of history and folklore. On this 90 minute walking tour, your group will learn about Lancaster Castle & Castle Hill, the Pendle Witches, Lancaster’s maritime past, Literary Lancaster, Artists & Craftsmen, Hauntings, Hangings, Horrid Happenings and more.
Special tour programmes can be arranged to meet the requirements of individual groups, such as refreshment breaks, dining stops and attraction entry. Guided walks can also be undertaken in Morecambe, Heysham and the historic port of Glasson.
For groups visiting in summer, finish a jam-packed day by stepping into the stunning Williamson’s Park for The Duke’s annual promenade Play in the Park. For 2025, the play is The Wizard of Oz. Your group will follow Dorothy as she’s swept away from her home in Lancaster to a world full of surprises and wonder.
The Play in the Park is running from 18th July to 24th August 2025. Group discounts are available - head to the Group Travel page for more details.
