Attractions
Museums & Heritage Centres
Lancaster boasts a wealth of museums, explaining the city's history from the Romans to present day. Morecambe Heritage Centre showcases Morecambe's entertainment past, and Heysham Heritage Centre traces the villages history from the Vikings to the 20th century. Coupled with the magnificent castle, the priory and many other places of interest, you'll begin to understand how the district has been shaped into the vibrant place it is today.
Lancaster Castle
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, often known as John O’Gaunt’s Castle is one of the most historically fascinating surviving ...
Lancaster City Museum
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 history of this wonderful city and its people.
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Lancaster Maritime Museum
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 maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing i ...
