Lancaster Castle
Come to Lancaster Castle for a truly unique experience. Owned by the monarchy for over 600 years, this impressive and inspiring castle was used as a prison from the Middle Ages until very recently and is still used as a court. What better place to learn about history, from the Lancashire Witch Trials of 1612 to the riots of the 19th-century? This is a wonderful opportunity to see a courtroom and learn how the law has operated over the centuries.
Learning sessions
(Tuesdays only for KS2)
Led by Heritage Learning Lancashire.
With exclusive access to the historic A Wing of the former Lancaster Prison, this immersive and dynamic session invites pupils to explore 2,000 years of crime prevention. Through hands-on roleplay and object exploration, pupils will compare legal systems and punishments across the ages.
Continue your journey into the past by visiting the Felon's Tower, where pupils will sharpen their historical enquiry skills through the examination of real-life records from the Georgian and Victorian eras.
Only available on Tuesday mornings and runs in conjunction with the Shire Hall tour.
Session for KS2.
Led by Lancaster Castle tour guides.
This guided tour explores the administration of the law through the last 1000 years and experience what it meant to be imprisoned at the castle.
Tours last approximately 60 minutes and can be subject to the use of the Crown Court within the castle.
Cost (invoiced separately)
Crime through Time session
£3 per Lancashire County Council (LCC) pupil
£4 Academy / Non-LCC pupil
All accompanying adults free
Shire Hall Tour
£4 per pupil.
One adult free per ten pupils. Additional adults £4
Carers/1-1 support staff free
Accompanying adults free
Facilities
- Coach drop off
- Limited accessibility
- Toilets
- Gift shop
- Bookable lunch space
Address
The Shire Hall, Lancaster Castle, Castle Parade, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ
For further information and for the site’s accessibility statement visit the Lancaster Castle web page.