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 Lancaster Castle facilitators.
This morning 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 approx. 60 mins and can be subject to the use of the Crown Court within the castle.
Led by Heritage Learning Lancashire.
On Tuesday afternoons, schools have exclusive access to the former Lancaster Prison’s ‘A’ Wing for an exciting and fully immersive ‘Crime Through Time’ session. Discover how the Romans and Anglo-Saxons dealt with crime and punishment, then investigate real-life cases from the Victorian era.
Tuesday afternoon session for KS2.
Cost from 1 April 2024
- Half day (10am – 12noon) £3 Lancashire County Council (LCC) pupil; £4 Academy / Non-LCC pupil
- Plus additional cost for Lancaster Castle tour (booked and invoiced via the castle)
- Accompanying adults free
Facilities
- Coach drop off
- Limited accessibility
- Toilets
- Gift shop
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.
To book
For enquiries please complete the Enquire about a museum visit or an outreach session.
Contact the Heritage Learning Team on 01772 530382 or email heritagelearning@lancashire.gov.uk to discuss your requirements and make a provisional booking for the proposed date of your visit.
Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of a completed booking form.