Lancester 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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Mar 8, 2025
Fascinating tour. Amazing history of the prison. Gregory the best tour guide ever! Very informative and humorous! Wasn’t expecting anything like that. A must. Thank you!!Full review by VJB123456
Mar 7, 2025
The tour was a fascinating experience. A sight of the cells which were used very recently, when the castle was a prison, should be sufficient to put anyone off contemplating a life of crime. This bei…Full review by Sightsee764490
Mar 4, 2025
I haven't seen Lancaster Castle since childhood, so it was a nostalgic visit. Historical piece of architecture and some great photo ops, be aware of tour times while planning your visit.Full review by David M
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Can you still book at the Tourist Information Office opposite?
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Yes you can still book on site we were there yesterday depends on how busy they are and you may need to wait for a later tour
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Answer by Andrew H · Mar 2, 2025
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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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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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It is free to enter the castle grounds where the cafe can be found along with the booking office. There is a charge for the tour which lasts about an hour, excellent value for money …
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It is free to enter the castle grounds where the cafe can be found along with the booking office. There is a charge for the tour which lasts about an hour, excellent value for money and includes the Courtrooms,
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Do you have to do a tour? If not is there a entrance fee.
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The entrance is free and you can view a limited area of the buildings. However, the guided tour is free and it allows you to see a much more detailed areas of the castle. Would …
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The entrance is free and you can view a limited area of the buildings. However, the guided tour is free and it allows you to see a much more detailed areas of the castle. Would definitely recommend the tour.
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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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