Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but it may have …
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May 1, 2025
Police museum very interesting Did the castle tour Even more interesting Our guide Sandra was the best tour guide we've metFull review by christine w
Apr 28, 2025
Walked up to the castle from the town little steep if you’re not good on your feet. We only intended to walk around on our own until we heard that you cannot go into any of the buildings without a g…Full review by Westononthemove
Apr 23, 2025
My Husband and I went on the fantastic guided tour of the castle, prison cells and court rooms with the very knowledgeable and entertaining guide Sandra. At only £9 per adult this was well worth the …Full review by K W
I had gone through the answers to some of the questions. Some had stated that the tour is free but it says 8 pounds per adult on the website. Can someone clarify this? Is it open for those who wish to tour the exterior of the castle instead of going for the tour?
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I think it was £6.50 for concessions. We weren't going to go on the tour but so glad we did. You learn alot and presented in a great style. Our guide was Cameron he was brilliant. …
I think it was £6.50 for concessions. We weren't going to go on the tour but so glad we did. You learn alot and presented in a great style. Our guide was Cameron he was brilliant. Worth every penny.
Do you have to do a tour? If not is there a entrance fee.
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Yes you can enter the castle for free but to see the prison and courts you have to do the guided tour for which when I was there there was a charge of £8
Hi. Are tours of any parts of the inside likely to resume anytime soon, or are the free tours of the outside only going to continue for the foreseeable Please?
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Hi Shirley, when I went part of the tour was inside, you got to see the court rooms, but not sure if they usually show you more.