Attractions

Lancaster Castle:
Lancaster Castle occupies a city -centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts. It consists of an extensive group of historic structures,
 including the 12thc  Keep, the 14thc Witches' Tower, the 15thc Gatehouse, and the  Female Penitentiary, which dates from the early years of the 19th c.
It is a Grade I Listed Building, with the area to the north of it  designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument . It is currently used as both a Court and a Prison.
www.lancastercastle.com

Lancaster City Museum:
Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT
 tel. 01524 64637
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The Georgian Old Town Hall on the Market Square, built 1781-1783 and restored in 1873, is now a municipal museum. The historical department with
 prehistoric and Roman exhibits and an interesting exhibition on the development of local industry together with the department on the King's Own Regiment,
stationed in Lancaster since 1880, deserve a special mention.

Lancaster Canal:
Opened in 1797 the Lancaster Canal, along which goods barges traveled from Preston via Lancaster to Kendal from 1819, is still navigable south towards Preston and north to the eight locks of Tewitfield.

Forest of Bowland:
The Forest of Bowland is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty (28mi/45km southeast). This is an area of moorland with heights ranging between
1,000 and 1,836ft/305 and 560m (highest point Ward's Stone). The area is traversed by a number of roads often steep and narrow, which are convenient for
walkers and also used by motor traffic. The "Trough of Bowland" is a pass at a height of 1,000ft/305m. There are a number of particularly attractive places in
 this area, such as Whitewell in the picturesque Hodder valley with trout fishing in the river.

The Grand Theatre:
St Leonardsgate, Lancaster.
Tel: 01524 64695
http://www.lancastergrand.co.uk/
 One of the country's oldest working theatres, the show has gone on for more than 200 years.Tours of the exuberant Edwardian interior can be arranged
 by appointment via the box office. Running for 45-60 mins, they may include a glimpse of actress Mrs Sarah Siddons, the Ghost-in-Residence.
Box Office open 10am-3pm. Extended opening until 6.30pm WednesdayThe Grand can accept credit card orders by phone. Tickets are usually on sale two
 months prior to an event.

Maritime Museum:
Custom House, St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB
Tel. 01524 64637
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This museum occupies two historic buildings on St. George's Quay, the main 18th century harbour. It was opened in 1985 and has won many awards.
 The former Custom House of 1764, designed by Richard Gillow, contains interactive displays on the history of the Port of Lancaster and the local fishing
industry, including an excellent push-button audio/video show of Bay maritime history, with a gallery for exhibitions. In the adjacent warehouse are displays
 on the Lancaster Canal and the ecology of Morecambe Bay. Several preserved vessels are also displayed, including 'Sir William Priestley' and 'Coronation
Rose'. There is a cafeteria and shop and parking is available at the rear.

Lancaster Priory Church:
St Mary's Gate, Lancaster, next to the castle
 tel. 01524 65338
http://www.priory.lancs.ac.uk/
The Priory and Parish Church of St Mary was founded in 1094 by Roger de Poitou on the site of the earlier Saxon church. Exquisitely carved mediaeval
choirstalls and the King's Own Memorial Chapel.

Morecambe Prom:
It's a lovely wide promenade walk - flat with good access, loos etc. A
fantastic view across the immense sweep of the bay to Lake District and that BIG SKY feeling with the odd seagull doing the ambience. There's a cute little
 train that can take you from the Eric Morecambe statue up the Prom to the cafe at the end of the Stone Jetty and back if you're not a big walker. On the land
side there's loads of shops - gifts, clothes outlets, cafes, pubs etc. There's the best market between Carlisle and Preston (maybe better than them) with a big open-air
add-on on Sundays and during festivals there's good free live entertainments on the Prom - street theatre, live music and all sorts of wonders.

Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre:
Open from 10.30am - 5pm.
Arkholme, nr Carnforth. (M6 J35, then B6254 to Kirkby Lonsdale then follow brown signs).
Tel: 015242 21331
Indoor adventure play area, llamas, rabbit
world, tearoom, shop. Bottle feed the lambs in spring. Check out the
chicks at Easter. Weekends and holidays there are tractor and pony rides. Book a one hour tour and learn about the farming year, feed the animals, stroke lots of
animals, enjoy a nature walk around Swan Lake and meet Farmer Ford on the Free tractor ride. 90% disabled access.

Happy Mount Park:
Morecambe tel. 01524 582808
Info tel: 01524 582845
Adventure playground, trampolines, swingboats, bowling green, miniature golf, putting, roundabout, picnic area, great paddling pool, miniature railway, cafe, sports
 field, gardens and the best bands from the North West take turns to play on Sundays.

Lancaster Town Hall:
Dalton Square, Lancaster. tel: (01524) 582000
http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

Lancaster Cricket Club:
Lune Road, Lancaster (01524) 65087
Lancaster were formed in 1841 and ever since have played to the high standard of cricket, strived for by both players and members. They play at Lune Road,
Lancaster under the setting of the famous castle on the hill. Now members of the Northern Premier Cricket League Lancaster have always maintained a high
standard of cricket from juniors to seniors.

Lancaster City F.C:
Lancaster City Football Club Ltd, West Road, Lancaster, LA1 5PE
Telephone: 01524 382238/  841710
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The Lancaster Association Football Club started its existence in 1905 and was formed as Lancaster Athletic Football Club but evidence suggests that a team
played in the late 1880’s.

Lancaster Golf Club:
Ashton Hall, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ
Tel: 01524 751247
http://www.lancastergc.co.uk
The home of Lancaster Golf Club is Ashton Hall which dates back to medieval times and has hosted kings of England in centuries gone by. It will not fail to
 impress even the most discerning visitor with its Gothic style architecture and superb setting, providing an unforgettable ambience.

Salt Ayre Sports Centre:
01524 847540
Salt Ayre Sports Centre is a purpose-built sports and recreation facility, offering a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities suitable for all age groups and
 all levels of fitness. Membership schemes are available, and professional staff offer a range of fitness classes, swimming lessons and sports and activity training
 sessions.

 Lacaster VUE (Cinema):
Church Street ,Lancaster, LA1 1LP
http://www.myvue.com/