Lancaster Castle Prison

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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The tour is not free. Eight pounds seems about right from what I can remember but there are concessions for the young and old. The tour is good value for money and is very interesting. …
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The tour is not free. Eight pounds seems about right from what I can remember but there are concessions for the young and old. The tour is good value for money and is very interesting. You can access some of the exterior grounds and the cafe without an entrance fee. Lancaster Priory is next door, is well worth a visit and is free to enter.
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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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