Lancaster in General

I live in Morecambe (as you may have guessed from one of my previous review - http://members.dooyoo.co.uk/destinations-national/morecombe-in-general/1084120/) meaning that I am a 5 to 15 minute car / train / bus ride away from the Historical City of Lancaster. Lancaster is a loverly mixture of history, contemporary culture and vibrant city. It has plenty of heritage to entertain all ages. There is everything you could want - castles, museums, shopping, entertainment and great food! It is perfectly located between The Lakes and Manchester, meaning you can drive to either in a day and back comfortably with plenty of time to look around without feeling rushed. ...

English Heritage has described Lancaster Castle as “not only the north-west’s most important historic and archaeological monument, but also of international importance”. I’d say this was a pretty fair description, given that the castle is not just huge and visually impressive, but also represents a major complex of historical buildings of Grade 1 listed status, with parts dating back as far as the 11th century. Given the rich and exciting history attached to this building, though, I continue to be surprised by how low key it is as a tourist attraction. Many people will recognise the castle as a working court and prison, yet few seem to realise that there is a back ...

Lancaster - the city I have spent the past three years in and would be proud to call home. It's got everything - from the views of the rolling fens of the Lake District to the best night out for miles. Attractions include the Ashton Memorial - a fantastic monument set in the beautiful Williamson Gardens. From here you can see the whole of Morecambe Bay and even the Big One at Blackpool on a clear day. Lancaster also has some wonderful places to eat including the cheap and cheery Merchants, the best chinese in the Northwest (the Golden Dragon) and curries to die for at the fantastic Sultans. If its parties you're after than look no further than the town ...