For more information call 01524 64998 or visit our website www.lancastercastle.com Why not take a tour around one of the UK's most significant historic monuments. Lancaster Castle also has a programme of special events throughout the year. More details can be found on the website www.lancastercastle.com
With origins dating all the way back to the Romans, this fascinating collection of buildings has been a centre for justice, incarceration and penal reform for almost 1,000 years. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will take you through tales of witchcraft, religious persecution, crime and punishment, rehabilitation and release throughout the ages. You will see the dock, and learn what it meant to be ‘sent down’. You can enjoy one of Europe’s most extensive collection of heraldic shields hanging on the walls of the breathtaking Shire Hall. From Richard the Lionheart to Elizabeth II, all the Monarchs of England are represented there, together with the High Sheriffs of Lancashire, from 1189 to the present day. Please note: While every effort is made to open these buildings up for public viewing, Lancaster Castle is still used as a Crown Court. If the Court is sitting, it may not be possible to view all rooms. Similarly, restoration works underway at the Castle to repair its historic fabric mean that public access to all areas of the Castle is subject to public safety and security considerations. TICKET PRICES:
Adults £9.00
Children up to the age of 17 - £7.00
Family £25.00 - Two full price and two children, one full price and three children, 4 children (one of whom must be over 16 year old)
For large group bookings or private tours please contact us to discuss your needs. Access into the castle can be restrictive, due to uneven surfaces, staircases and cobbles. Please note that young people under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions about access or booking tours for your visit, please call us on 01524 64998
