- Open
- £9 adult · £7 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
Quick answer
Lancaster Castle is a castle near Lancaster, Lancashire. Adult tickets cost £9. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Lancaster Castle opening times
- Mon 12 09:3017:00
- Tue 13 09:3017:00
- Today Wed 14 09:3017:00
- Thu 15 09:3017:00
- Fri 16 09:3017:00
- Sat 17 09:3017:00
- Sun 18 09:3017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year (2026) | 1 Jan to 31 Dec | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | n/a |
Lancaster Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9 |
| Child | £7 |
| Family | £25 |
Getting to Lancaster Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. A few on-street pay and display spaces at the front of the castle have a maximum stay of 2 hours. Use Lancaster's larger pay and display car parks, or the park and ride off M6 Junction 34. Park and ride runs Monday to Saturday, and the China Street stop is under 5 minutes' walk from the castle. Parking for wheelchair users, visitors with limited mobility and Blue Badge holders can be arranged in advance on 01524 64998.
- By train
- Lancaster is 0.1 miles away.
- Public transport
- Lancaster Bus Station is just over half a kilometre from the castle, but the Common Garden Street stop gives a less steep walk to the entrance.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the castle, in the courtyards or on tours. Assistance dogs are the only exception.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Tour route not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Food and facilities
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Lancaster Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Lancaster Castle
- 1210 Hadrian's Tower built
- c.1325 Well Tower built
- 1585 Upper storey of the Keep rebuilt
- 1612 Pendle witches tried at the castle
- 1821 Female Penitentiary built
- 2012 Prison decommissioned; castle returns to the Duchy of Lancaster
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Lancaster Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9.
Where do you park at Lancaster Castle?
There is no car park on site. Use Lancaster's larger pay and display car parks, or the park and ride off M6 Junction 34. Park and ride runs Monday to Saturday, and the China Street stop is under 5 minutes' walk from the castle. Parking for wheelchair users, visitors with limited mobility and Blue Badge holders can be arranged in advance on 01524 64998.
When is Lancaster Castle open?
In the all year (2026) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Is there a café at Lancaster Castle?
There is no café listed on site.
Sources
- Page on lancastercastle.com
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- Wikidata
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