Daily tours
Access to most of the castle interiors is by guided tour only and tours operate daily between the times detailed below.
Tour start times are subject to change or cancellation and visitors are advised to call ahead for information about specific tour times on the day of their visit.
Tours run between these times.
Daily between 10am and 3.45pm
The maximum scheduled gap between public tours is 75 minutes (between 12pm and 1.15pm) but private bookings and school group visits sometimes result in longer gaps at different times of the day.
All tour start times are subject to change or cancellation. Visitors are advised to call ahead for information about specific tour times on the day of their visit.
The Police Museum (Thursday to Friday only), Witches' Exhibition and castle courtyards can be accessed without a guided tour. These parts of the castle are not administered by Lancashire County Council.
Admission charges
- Adults £8
- Concessions £6.50 (over 65, people with a disability, unwaged and students)
- Accompanied children £6.50 (under 5s free)
- Family Ticket £ 22.50 – two full price and 2 concessions/children; 1 full price and 3 concessions/children; 4 concessions/children (one of whom must be over 16 years).
- Carer accompanying a visitor with a disability - free
- For large-group bookings or private tours please contact us to discuss your needs
Opening times
Please note that tour times can be subject to change. Private group bookings and other events/circumstances mean that tours do not always operate at the times listed below and the tour coverage may be altered (with the charge being reduced, as appropriate). Visitors are welcome to call the Castle on 01524 64998 to check tour times for a specific date.
From Monday 25 March 2024
Day |
Times |
Monday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Tuesday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Wednesday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Thursday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Friday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Saturday |
10am - 3:45pm |
Sunday |
10am - 3:45pm |
How to find us
The Shire Hall
Lancaster Castle
Castle Parade
Lancaster
LA1 1YJ
The castle is located near to Lancaster city centre and is sign-posted from junctions 33 and 34 of the M6 motorway. The site is a five-minute walk from the railway station; the bus station is a ten to fifteen-minute walk. Plan your journey and view bus timetables for your area and train times (external site). Why not take advantage of our cheap bus offers to visit our museums? Find out more about cheap days out by bus.