Lancaster Castle

Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will take you around the castle, bringing to life its fascinating history. You will journey through tales of witchcraft, religious persecution, crime and punishment, rehabilitation and release throughout the ages. You will see the dock, and learn what it meant to be ‘sent down’. You can enjoy one of Europe’s most extensive collection of heraldic shields hanging on the walls of the breath-taking Shire Hall. From Richard the Lionheart to Elizabeth II, all the Monarchs of England are represented there, together with the High Sheriffs of Lancashire from 1189 to the present day.

Canal Boat Trip

Voted Lancaster’s top tourist attraction and one of the waterways seven wonders, the lune aqueduct cruise is more popular than ever. A great and relaxing way to see historic Lancaster from the water. Once through the city centre the boat cruises through the suburban outskirts and into the North Lancashire countryside before arriving at the 100 foot structure that is the Lune Aqueduct. Subject to weather conditions passengers may alight and take in the views from the top of the Aqueduct. These views include the city scape, the river Lune itself and on a clear day as far as North Yorkshire and the flat topped hill of Ingleborough.

White Scar Caves

The guided cave walk covers one mile and takes about 80 minutes. There are underground streams and waterfalls, flowstone, prehistoric mud pools, and the huge Battlefield Cavern adorned with thousands of stalactites. Please note, the tour is not considered suitable for people with cardiac conditions.