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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May 11, 2025
Fascinating 75 minute tour covering all the major aspects of this impressive building, its construction and history. The opportunity to see the cells and details of (fairly) modern and ancient priso…Full review by Martin C
May 8, 2025
Lancaster Castle is a magnificent building and you can wander freely in the courtyard. To get a real feel for the place I’d recommend the guided tour. Our guide Gregory was pleasant, courteous and ve…Full review by Christine I
May 5, 2025
This was a most memorable experience. We were guided by the fabulous David who in my opinion is the most knowledgable tour guide I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. He was amazing. Thank you Q…Full review by Guide40748735951
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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I think it was £6.50 for concessions. We weren't going to go on the tour but so glad we did. You learn alot and presented in a great style. Our guide was Cameron he was brilliant. …
I think it was £6.50 for concessions. We weren't going to go on the tour but so glad we did. You learn alot and presented in a great style. Our guide was Cameron he was brilliant. Worth every penny.
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 …
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.
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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