Lancaster Essentials

Lancaster’s rich heritage is anchored by its hilltop medieval castle and the adjacent Priory Church of St Mary. The city features notable religious architecture, including the 19th-century Neo-Gothic Lancaster Cathedral. Its maritime history is preserved at the 18th-century Custom House on St George's Quay, while the River Lune is spanned by the Georgian Skerton Bridge and the industrial Carlisle Bridge. Central landmarks like the Edwardian Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Memorial in Dalton Square, and the multi-purpose Storey Institute highlight the city's civic development.

Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire.

Lancaster Cathedral

Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster…

Lancaster Priory

Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire,…

Skerton Bridge

Skerton Bridge is a road bridge carrying the southbound lanes of the A6 road over the River Lune in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.

Queen Victoria

The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building.

Lancaster Maritime Museum

The Custom House is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England.

The Storey

The Storey, formerly the Storey Institute, is a multi-purpose building located at the corner of Meeting House Lane and Castle Hill in…

Lancaster Town Hall

An Edwardian Baroque building opened in 1909 on Dalton Square. Designed by architect Edward Mountford, it features a grand portico and houses the city's council chambers and a large concert hall.

Carlisle Bridge

The Carlisle Bridge is the main railway bridge crossing the River Lune at Lancaster, Lancashire, England, carrying the West Coast Main Line…