Top Things to do in Lancaster District
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Lancaster District, England
Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster District, United Kingdom including Lancaster Escape, Lancaster Castle, Cottage Museum, Trough of Bowland, Williamson Park, Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Lancaster City Museum, Happy Mount Park, Eric Morecambe Statue, RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in Lancaster District
1. Lancaster Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Offering a selection of three escape rooms plus a warm and friendly Cafe Lancaster Escape is the perfect destination to spend your time in Lancaster.
Reviewed By teknop427
Very enjoyable experience, the guide Carol was friendly and knew when to gently guide us in the right direction. Really atmospheric, we had a lot of fun!
2. Lancaster Castle
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4.5 based on 2,268 reviews
Owned by the serving monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II, through the Duchy of Lancaster, Lancaster Castle is a wealth of English history. Since being established by the Romans the castle has been a home to monarchs, a place of trial and execution, and a working prison right up until 2012. Still a crown court, the majority of the castle is now open to the public for the first time in over 1,000 years. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing restoration work in the Shire Hall guided tours have been suspended until January 2021. The courtyards are open and free to visit but there is no access to any of the buildings at the moment. The cafe is open between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm daily.
Reviewed By stephencS5031NF
Highly reccommend the guided tour as although I'm a bit of a history fan theres always loads more to learn especially here as it was and still is an active crown court within a castle and has a prison too. What's not to like
3. Cottage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Walk through the tiny door of our eighteenth century cottage and be transported to a life without running water, central heating, electricity, or even a loo! You're a world away from modern excesses as you navigate your way around the confines of this humble cottage. Encounter some of the gadgets and utensils that were used in ordinary people's daily lives and get a very different view of historic Lancaster.
4. Trough of Bowland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By Cricketdad - Wigan, United Kingdom
Please keep this stunning part of England a secret. It is the most gorgeous place - small villages and rolling countryside in one instance then broody hills and windy fella the next.
5. Williamson Park
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Reviewed By sarahwI5463SJ
Beautiful park and memorial building - I climbed to the top and was rewarded by amazing views of Morecambe Bay
6. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By victoriac549 - Chester, United Kingdom
I visited the railway station many years ago because of a love of the film Brief Encounter. I was stunned by how much work has been carried out since I last visited. As well as details of the stations restoration there is a cinema which shows Brief Encounter on a loop in a small replica cinema and there is also a very interesting homage to David Lean. The centre is run by very friendly committed volunteers and is a really great experience it’s free but donations are welcome. If you’re a bit of a film buff I’d throughly recommend this absolutely lovely heritage centre.
7. Lancaster City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By MC_Baz
If you are visiting Lancaster for shopping or sightseeing, the city museum is worth a visit. The museum is right in the middle of the shopping area, so needs no special journeys to reach it and entry is free. The downstairs is split into two exhibition rooms and a receeption area. During my visit, one exhibition room was being used for a function of some kind and the other was exhibiting the landscape art of two Lancashire artists which was extremely good. A wide staircase equipped with a stair lift leads to the upstairs areas. The upstairs is split into two areas, the history of Lancaster from the stone age and the history of the Kings Own Royal Regiment from 1680. Both exhibitions are well laid out with exhibits and lots of detail.
8. Happy Mount Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 858 reviews
Happy Mount Park on Marine Road, Morecambe, is a traditional family park with modern facilities and attractions, including a free splash park. Happy Mount Park was originally created in the 1920s as a traditional urban park area. Today's family-friendly attractions cater for more modern tastes, whilst carefully retaining the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity of a traditional park. The park is open from 8.30am all year round and entry is free. Activities and attractions: •Cafe (this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Splash Park - free to enter •Pirates In The Park indoor play area inside the cafe. •Unique outdoor natural adventure play area •Ornamental gardens, woodland walk and habitat trail •Crown green bowling green (see Bowling Passes) •18-hole putting green •Miniature railway(this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Swing boats, Trampolines, Crazy golf, Children's roundabout (this is operated by a private company not Lancaster City Council) •Floodlit multi-purpose pitch for tennis, basketball, five-a-side football and roller hockey For the latest information please check the Facebook page.
Reviewed By kazlang191270 - Morecambe, United Kingdom
Happy mount park great for kids young and old. Little area for young children where you can stay and watched them,there is the splash zone brilliant time kids love it of all ages. There is a cafe to buy drinks and food if you get peckish.play park with swing and rides even a train that takes you round the park. Something for everyone..
9. Eric Morecambe Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,910 reviews
Reviewed By doug_slicker - Leicester, United Kingdom
A blast from the past, how lovely to see Eric Morecambe doing what he did best, making us laugh and smile, his Statue tells a great story about a great man, strolling up and down the seafront at Morecambe was indeed a blast from the past, childhood memories of holidays from the past, not changed much really.
10. RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 450 reviews
Come and discover some very special wildlife at RSPB Leighton Moss. This popular nature reserve is home to a variety of wonderful creatures - from birds and bugs to bats and otters. If you are lucky, you may even spot our largest residents, the red deer. There's plenty to do at Leighton Moss - explore nature trails, take a stroll around our sensory garden, treat yourself in our gift shop and enjoy a home-made meal in our award-winning cafe.
Reviewed By ChrisDawes1 - Bolton, United Kingdom
A beautiful peaceful place with varied species ranging unusual waders, Bullfinch, Bearded Tits and of course many Marsh Harriers. I iove the causeway hide
