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Known for
The Castle (which served as a working prison until 2011), the Maritime Museum, Williamson Park and a market city with a university that keeps it young
A little history
A Roman fort at the River Lune crossing. Lancaster Castle has served continuously as a castle, courthouse and prison for 1000 years — including trials of the Lancashire Witches in 1612. The city grew on the slave trade and declined with it.
The city centre's independent quarter around Common Garden Street and China Street is excellent. Williamson Park for views across Morecambe Bay. The castle tour — genuinely fascinating.
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Common Garden Street and the city centre have good independent cafes and restaurants. The university supports a lively food culture. Market days for local produce.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Lancaster. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Lancaster is a place in Lancashire known for the Castle (which served as a working prison until 2011), the Maritime Museum, Williamson Park and a market city with a university that keeps it young. A Roman fort at the River Lune crossing. The population is around 52,000.
Common Garden Street and the city centre have good independent cafes and restaurants. The university supports a lively food culture. Market days for local produce.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Lancaster and across Lancashire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Lancaster businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Lancaster and the wider Lancashire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Lancaster and the surrounding area in Lancashire, including Skerton, Morecambe, Heysham, Halton, Quernmore, Galgate, Garstang and Cockerham.
