Lancaster Walks - Guided Walking Tours
Overview
With a history going back to the Romans, an ancient castle, its own special national anthem, a connection to the slave trade, and the first gruesome murder solved by forensics, Lancaster has a lot to offer.
We'll begin at Lancaster Castle. We'll learn about the trials of the Pendle Witches and prominent Quakers. We'll understand how Lancaster became so prosperous through the slave trade in the 18th century. We'll become acquainted with Lancaster's Black and White Canal. We'll understand how the first use of forensic science solved a murder committed in the centre of Lancaster.
We'll visit:
Lancaster Castle
The Priory
The Quayside
Almshouses
Prosperous houses associated with the slave trade
Other notable buildings of architects and industrialists
Lancaster Canal
The doctor's house that became a crime scene
What's Included
- Guided walk
Meeting Location
Castle Approach
Lancaster LA1 1YN, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lancaster Castle
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lancaster Priory Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint George's Quay
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Judges' Lodgings
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Market Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dalton Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Penny's Almshouses
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Storey
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Well-behaved dogs welcomed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-402899P1
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