Lancaster tourist guide (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Lancaster tourist guide

9:54am Tuesday 17th April 2007

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Lancaster is a city steeped in history, with its medieval Priory and a castle linked to the trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 as the main focal points.

But the ancient county town has much more besides - places such as its cathedral, Judge's Lodgings, the lovely Ashton memorial and a rich list of museums and other buildings of interest.

There is an ever-expanding array of fine pubs and eateries in Lancaster city centre.

From traditional country pubs to stylish bars, there is something for everyone.

Main attractions:

Lancaster City Museum: Contains a wealth of information about the history of the City of Lancaster. It is also home to the Regimental Museum.

Lancaster Castle: The historic castle is still an operational prison but visitors can take a look at the ancient dungeons of bygone days.

The Shire Hall, also at the castle, houses a magnificent display of heraldic shields.

The Maritime Museum: It looks at the maritime trade of Lancaster, the historic port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of the area.

The Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park: The park has a tropical butterfly house with a wonderful mixture of free-flying exotic birds, while Ashton Memorial has an outdoor viewing gallery and an art gallery.

And if it's wet...

Visit any of Lancaster's museums or take or take a tour of the historic castle.

Visit the Tropical Butterfly House at Williamson Park.

Walks...

Stroll through Lancaster's Williamson Park with its woodland and stunning views of the Lake District fells.

Lancaster Tourist Information Centre, Castle Hill, Lancaster (Tel 01524-32878).