Lancaster Castle

Tours are available on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Visitors will be given tickets to the next available tour at the time of their arrival - no pre-booking is available for any free tour. Maximum 39 people per guided tour.

Lancaster Castle is one of the most iconic buildings in the north-west. Originally constructed in about 1093 by Roger de Poitou, it is today owned by HM The King in Right of His Duchy of Lancaster. Serving as both a court & prison, it has witnessed some of the most famous and infamous trials in English history, including those of the Lancashire witches.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10:00 until 16:00

Sunday 08 September:

Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10:00 until 16:00

Location & directions

Lancaster Castle, Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YN

Directions:

Lancaster Castle is located close to Lancaster city centre on top of a hill, approaches from all directions are steep. The visitor entrance is the main gateway to the castle at the front of the building known as the John O’Gaunt Gate.

Telephone number:

+44152464998

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

Guided tour tickets are available on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Visitors will be given tickets for the next available tour at the time of their arrival - no pre-booking is available for any free guided tour.

Booking contact name:

Colin Penny

Booking telephone number:

+44152464998

Accessibility details

Access across the site is via uneven floor surfaces. The tour route has changing floor levels, low doorways, stairs throughout and involves a considerable walking distance. The tour route is not suitable for pushchairs or buggies. If your infant is able to walk, or you are able to carry your infant for the duration of the tour, there is a place part-way round the route where buggies can be left, on request, at your own risk. The tour route is also not suitable for wheelchairs. Visitors with limited mobility are advised to read our access statement which can be found on either of our websites.

Additional information

Please note that most of Lancaster Castle’s history has been associated with law and order and crime and punishment. These topics form a significant part of the guided tour and include information about the death penalty and hangings which took place at the castle.

Max no of people per tour:

39

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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