Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Lancaster, England

July 22, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster, United Kingdom including Lancaster Castle, Trough of Bowland, Sambo's Grave, St John's Historic Church, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Town Hall, Queen Victoria Monument, Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains.
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1. Lancaster Castle

Castle Parade, Lancaster LA1 1YJ England +44 15242 37310 [email protected] http://www.lancastercastle.com
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4.5 based on 2,268 reviews

Lancaster Castle

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

2. Trough of Bowland

minor road from Lancaster towards Skipton, Lancaster England http://www.forestofbowland.com/visit_tic
Excellent
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Trough of Bowland

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.

3. Sambo's Grave

Sunderland Point, Lancaster England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Sambo's Grave

Reviewed By DebraG_12 - Ibstock, United Kingdom

After a ride down the tidal road, Sunderland Point we walked to pay our respects to a young boy who was taken as a slave from the west indies back in 1736 ish, sadly the poor boy was unable to speak our language and it is thought that he died from a disease to which he had no immunity, he was buried without a coffin or bier in the clothes he passed away in. It was a sad and emotional time however we were glad to have been.

4. St John's Historic Church

North Road, Lancaster England +44 845 303 2760 http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-john-lancaster.html
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

St John's Historic Church

5. Lancaster Cathedral

Balmoral Road, Lancaster England +44 1524 384820 http://www.lancastercathedral.org.uk/
Excellent
44%
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Lancaster Cathedral

Reviewed By iancU4527CJ - Leeds, United Kingdom

lovely cool place to visit on a hot day. also it has history like no other. with a shop for tour guide walks

6. Lancaster Priory Church

1 Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ England +44 1524 65338 http://lancasterpriory.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Lancaster Priory Church

Reviewed By billyknowles

Visited this after a castle tour as it was next to the castle. Great church and there is a nice seating area up the stairs where you can view the hall and architecture.

7. Lancaster Town Hall

Town Hall Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ England +44 1524 582491 http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/news-and-events/town-hall-tours
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Lancaster Town Hall

An opportunity to explore parts of Lancaster Town Hall normally out of bounds to the public. From the Mayor's official parlour and impressive Ashton Hall to the old court room where notorious murderer Buck Ruxton appeared, the tour is a must-do for all Lancastrians and everyone interested in architecture, fine furniture and local history.

Reviewed By Steve-and-Andie - Lancaster, United Kingdom

Amazing tour round our local town hall. Visit the mayors parlour, council chamber, Aston Hall, court room, police cells and take a hard hat trip up the clock tower for brilliant views over the city. Well worth a visit.

8. Queen Victoria Monument

Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PL England
Excellent
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Queen Victoria Monument

9. Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains

Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1YZ England http://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/roman-bath-house-and-wery-wall-remains-p11590
Excellent
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3.0 based on 31 reviews

Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains

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