Lancaster, Historic port city in Lancashire, England
Lancaster stands at the head of the River Lune estuary, featuring a medieval castle, Georgian architecture, and several stone bridges crossing the river.
The Romans established a fort in Lancaster during the first century CE, which later developed into a strategic Norman stronghold with the construction of Lancaster Castle.
The Lancaster Grand Theatre and The Dukes playhouse present regular theatrical performances, comedy shows, and musical events throughout the year.
Lancaster University and the city center connect through regular bus services, while the railway station provides direct connections to Manchester, London, and Glasgow.
The Maritime Museum in the Custom House building exhibits artifacts from Lancaster's period as England's fourth largest port during the 1700s.
Location: Lancaster
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Shares border with: Quernmore
GPS coordinates: 54.04841,-2.79903
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Queen Victoria Memorial
105 m
Lancaster City Museum
185 m
Lancaster Town Hall
150 m
The Dukes
175 m
Blue Anchor public house (part) and rear building on Lawson's Yard
125 m
Centenary Church
158 m
6, Church Street
132 m
22 and 24, Church Street
132 m
ABC Lancaster
89 m
Tramway Hotel
183 m
3, Dalton Square
128 m
Hippodrome, Lancaster
99 m
Stonewell Tavern
129 m
Blue Anchor Public House
135 m
11, Moor Lane
166 m
2, Bryer Street
166 m
Balustrades Around Central Gardens
99 m
129 and 131, St Leonards Gate
171 m
112 and 114, St Leonards Gate
166 m
Former Warehouse Behind Number 5 Great John Street Warehouse Behind Number 5
99 m
17 and 19, Moor Lane
152 m
Number 4 And Attached Railings
131 m
Midland Bank
171 m
30, Market Street
151 m
1, Great John Street
117 m
31, Market Street
158 m
23, Market Street
133 m
8-9, Dalton Square
153 mReviews
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