BH24: Lancaster Castle Tour

This event is intended for attendees of BIG Halloween 2024.

Come and join us for a guided tour, as while entry to the Castle itself is free, entry to each of the buildings is only permissible via an official tour.

Lancaster Castle is one of the most historically fascinating surviving buildings in the country.  Its beginnings date back to Roman times when, from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a bastion against the marauding forces of the ancient Picts and Scots tribes.

Owned by the Duchy of Lancaster (His Majesty King Charles III is the Duke of Lancaster), the castle has witnessed scenes of significant historical, cultural and political importance throughout the centuries. These include incidents of religious persecution, the trials of the Lancashire Witches and over 200 executions for everything from murder to stealing cattle.

Until 2011 it was a fully functioning HM Prison and today it is a magnificent ‘living’ monument, offering a glimpse into England’s often dark past.

Please note that most of Lancaster Castle’s history has been associated with law and order and crime and punishment. These topics form a significant part of the guided tour and include information about the death penalty and hangings which took place at the castle.

We will meet in the courtyard at Borwick Hall at 0930 and then head to the Castle ready for the tour at 1030. Or you can meet us there at 1015, ready for a prompt 1030 tour. The tour costs £9 per person, which you will need to pay direct on arrival. Please note the drive should take about 20 mins, but we need to allow time for traffic/ parking/ walking to the castle (as there is no car park on site).

There are plenty of other things to see/ do in Lancaster, so you may wish to spend some more time exploring the city after the tour.  If people wish to get lunch together, we may organise something on the day.

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Photo credit: Castle top - Image by H. Hach from Pixabay; Castle gate - Image by Dave Noonan from Pixabay