Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle

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Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but it may have …

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Jan 25, 2025
This mightn’t be the prettiest castle, but the history behind it is fascinating and well worth a visit. Do the tour - it’s not crazy expensive, and you get to see so many hidden areas. Tours through… Full review by lizztallantjones
Jan 23, 2025
This is a complete MUST see for anyone visiting Lancaster. Almost 1000 years of UK history seeping through these walls, from William the Conqueror right up to the present Duke of Lancaster (otherwise… Full review by maw747
Jan 22, 2025
Had a fantastic time at Lancaster Castle, with my husband. Our guide, Gregory Wright was superb! A very knowledgeable chap very friendly snd polite. Certainly knows how yo captivate his audience! Hi… Full review by Mumma B
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Do they give you a time slot for the tour when you arrive
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Hi. When you arrive you book onto one of the scheduled tours, when we went this week there was a board outside with all of the tour times.
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Answer by Amanda B · Sep 6, 2024
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I had gone through the answers to some of the questions. Some had stated that the tour is free but it says 8 pounds per …
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I had gone through the answers to some of the questions. Some had stated that the tour is free but it says 8 pounds per adult on the website. Can someone clarify this? Is it open for those who wish to tour the exterior of the castle instead of going for the tour?
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You can go in parts of the Castle. But the interesting places are just on the tour. The gaol, HMP Lancaster, the Courtroom where hundreds were condemned to death, the room before” the …
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You can go in parts of the Castle. But the interesting places are just on the tour. The gaol, HMP Lancaster, the Courtroom where hundreds were condemned to death, the room before” the drop”. I hate wasting money, but I reckon the tour was worth every penny
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Do you have to do a tour? If not is there a entrance fee.
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There is no fee, without the tour you do not see inside the castle only an area where there is a good cafe and a room with an exhibition.
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Hi. Are tours of any parts of the inside likely to resume anytime soon, or are the free tours of the outside only going to …
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Hi. Are tours of any parts of the inside likely to resume anytime soon, or are the free tours of the outside only going to continue for the foreseeable Please?
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Hi Shirley, when I went part of the tour was inside, you got to see the court rooms, but not sure if they usually show you more.
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Answer by Ian W · Aug 31, 2021
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