Lancaster Castle Map

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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 16, 2025
Really interesting tour. Thank you to Eleanor who was really informative as our tour guide and she gave us just the right amount of information! Full review by Departure45096315000
Jan 12, 2025
The castle is a really interesting place to visit. We booked a tour with Gregory, who was informed, entertaining and took us round for just over an hour. Well worth it - it doesn't go on for hours!! … Full review by lesley l
Jan 2, 2025
If you want a tour of Lancaster Court House then it will be for you. Lancaster Prison, Worst Tour we've ever had, you don't see any of the prison only the courthouses. Tour Guide not exactly upto dat… Full review by Z7970AJheatherc
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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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No its free as is the tour, I would say get the tour if u can , the information and history you will learn is fantastic
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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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