Judges' Lodgings, House museum and local authority museum in Lancaster, England
This Grade I listed building features elegant period rooms filled with Georgian furniture and displays spanning multiple centuries of British domestic life.
Thomas Covell, the original owner from 1625, served as Keeper of Lancaster Castle and held the Pendle Witches during the Lancashire Witch Trials.
The Museum of Childhood section contains an extensive collection of toys and games from different eras, including rare wax dolls and vintage playthings.
Located on Church Street, the museum opens Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM between March and November with adult admission at £5.
The building houses the largest public collection of Gillows furniture worldwide, representing the craftsmanship of this prestigious Lancaster-based cabinetmaker.
Location: Lancaster
Address: 15 Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YS LA1 1YS LA1 1YS
Website: https://lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/judges-lodgings
GPS coordinates: 54.05020,-2.80360
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:29
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