Lancaster

Lancaster

Lancaster is a compact city bursting with attractions. Lancaster City Museum offers an insight into local history including a tombstone dating back 100AD. The area is close to the River Lune where you can take tours or learn about the maritime history at the local museum. There are also many green spaces and farms to keep you entertained.

The area also includes the southern reaches of the Lake District, featuring many beautiful valleys which inspired the poet Wordsworth and houses, including the home of children's author Beatrix Potter.

Venues in this location

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Claife Viewing Station & Windermere West Shore

Classic south Lakeland countryside with views of the fells and lakes

The western shore of Windermere is perfect for a car-free adventure for all the family. Why not travel over on the ferry from Bowness? In less than 15 minutes you’ll leave the busy eastern shore behind you and arrive at the naturally beautiful west shore.  

From here you can discover the mystical heights of Claife Viewing Station and learn about its colourful history.

Furness Abbey

The impressive remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

Ruskin Museum

The most thought-provoking museum in the Lakes

Coniston is a prime example of a place where nature and history, environment and man meet in a topographical dimension and together generate culture. The Ruskin Museum is Coniston’s Cabinet of Curiosities, which features: a Lake and a Mountain, a Prophet for the Millennium, a real Boy’s Own Hero and Swallows and Amazons.

Low Bank Ground Outdoor Education Centre

Our qualified and experienced teaching staff offer schools and colleges exciting outdoor courses using dramatic and inspiring natural environments. We also provide training and activity courses for adults and family groups and special interest holidays. 

Joint Adventures

Welcome to Joint Adventures, home of outdoor activities in The Lake District. Joint Adventures is committed to organising high quality outdoor adventure activities and outdoor skills courses throughout The Lake District. 

Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre

Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre, with its extensive range of equipment and an inspiring setting against a backdrop of the Lakeland fells is a great location for getting out on the water. We offer a wide variety of watersports instruction and boat hire suitable for all ages and abilities.

River Deep Mountain High

Lake District activities including Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Sailing. We specialise in fun for families, group adventures and team away days.

Lancaster Cathedral

St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster:
  • The mother church of the Diocese of Lancaster, home to Catholics living between Preston and Carlisle
  • An active city-centre parish
  • A place of prayer
  • Home to many concerts and cultural events
  • Providing educational tours for schools

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