History & Heritage

Beaches & Coastline, Scenic Lookouts & Gardens, Buildings & Sites of Interest, History & Heritage, Nature & Wild

Unveiled by the Queen in 1999, the slightly larger than life-sized statue depicts Eric Morecambe in one of his characteristic poses with a pair of binoculars around his neck (he was a keen ornithologi...

Heysham Village

Rainy Days, History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Heysham was a quiet farming and fishing community until 1904 when Heysham Port opened. The port offered ferry services to Ireland and the Isle of Man, and the influx of travellers transformed the anci...

Judges' Lodgings

Days Out, Fun & Entertainment, Rainy Days, History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres, Buildings & Sites of Interest, Tours

This elegant, Grade 1 building was originally home to Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle, landlord, coroner and Justice of the Peace. Between 1776 and 1975, the house became an impressive resi...

Lancaster Castle

Days Out, Rainy Days, Museums & Heritage Centres, History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Lancaster Castle, owned by His Majesty the King, the Duke of Lancaster, has over 1,000 years of heritage, history, justice, felony and incarceration just waiting for you to explore!Lancaster Castle, o...

Lancaster City Museum

History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres

Discover more about the City of Lancaster, one of England’s Heritage Cities, from the pre-historic era, through to today. Our immersive galleries are packed with objects and stories for you to explore...

The Cottage Museum

History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres

The Lancaster Cottage Museum is the smallest museum in the city, where you can discover more about Lancaster.The Museum, facing Lancaster Castle and just a short walk from the Judges Lodgings, is part...

Carnforth Station Heritage Centre

History & Heritage, Trails, Sunny Days

Carnforth Station has been lovingly restored and now houses an award-winning Heritage Centre and unique conference venue. The extensive heritage centre tells not only the story of the making of the fi...

Morecambe Heritage Trail - self guided walking trail

Arts & Culture, Galleries & Studios, History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres

Let's begin at The Platform, located In The Old Station building, site of the old Morecambe Promenade Station first opened to passengers in 1907 as the point of arrival for the large influx of ho...

Heysham Heritage Centre

Arts & Culture, Galleries & Studios, History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres

Heysham Heritage Centre houses all of Heysham's fascinating history, superbly captured in its displays and exhibitions.This 17th-Century longhouse (cottage and barn) is an unusual example of surv...

Morecambe Heritage Centre

Scenic Lookouts & Gardens, Nature & Wild, History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Illustrating Morecambe's rich heritage through temporary and permanent exhibitions of archaeology and architecture, coastline and bay, tourism and entertainment, and the people and families that ...

St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham

Days Out, Rainy Days, History & Heritage, Museums & Heritage Centres

The much-photographed ruined chapel stands on a prominent rock, overlooking Morecambe Bay.The chapel dates from around 750 AD and most observers can no longer see any reason to support the myth that t...

Lancashire Police Museum

Independent & Niche Retailers, Shopping & Relaxation, History & Heritage, Tours

Lancashire Police Museum is housed within the stunning surroundings of Lancaster Castle and the old Prison, and is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30am to 4pm (plus selected weekend days in summ...

Lancaster Brewery

Days Out, Rainy Days, Museums & Heritage Centres, History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Set in over 2 acres, this working brewery offers guided tours, special events in the bar and entertaining area, as well as brewing their delicious beer, lager and cider on site.Visitors are treated to...

Lancaster Maritime Museum

History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Head down to St George’s Quay to find out more about Lancaster's golden age and rich maritime history.Using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals, Lancaster Maritime Museum covers the m...

Lancaster Priory and Parish Church

History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

The 15th Century Priory and Parish Church of Lancaster standing by the Castle on the hill, overlooking the city, is built on the site of a priory which was founded in 1094. The interior is mostly medi...

Midland Hotel, Morecambe

Walking, Trails, History & Heritage

Built in 1933, this beautiful Art Deco building was designed to be an extravagant gesture of hope in an age of uncertainty. Architect Oliver Hill commissioned sculptor Eric Gill and artist Eric Ravili...

Lancaster Heritage Trail - Self Guided Walking Trail

History & Heritage, Buildings & Sites of Interest

Historic Lancaster is a city of stories and heritage. It is a city where the past sits comfortably with the present. Splendid stone façades hark back to its heyday as a Georgian port; quirky independ...

Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains

Beaches & Coastline, Scenic Lookouts & Gardens, History & Heritage, Trails

Discovered and excavated in 1973/4, the Roman bath house in Vicarage Field, Lancaster, formed one end of a large courtyard house, probably the home of a Roman official. Much of the actual bath part of...

Heysham Heritage Trail - Self Guided Walking Trail