This is a town renowned for its rich heritage and culture, boasting
plenty of historic buildings and monuments and a surprisingly lively arts and
entertainment scene. Hosting festivals in art, literature, music, theatre and
much more throughout the year as well as a huge variety of live performances,
there's always something going on. Lancaster also hosts one of the biggest
firework displays in the north west of England.
There's so much history to experience in the town, from grim tales of medieval
witchery and the War of the Roses to its more recent involvement in the industrial
revolution and commercial development. The county capital economy is primarily service-based,
although in recent years it has started to attract IT and e-commerce businesses.
It also has a strong ethical trading ethos, and has been granted Fairtrade City status.
For history lovers there are plenty of examples of classical architecture throughout
the town, such as Lancaster Cathedral, Williamson Park and butterfly house, Lancaster
Castle and much more.
Today its a vibrant market town, and so also offers plenty in the way of
modern comforts with luxury accommodation, restaurants and tea rooms and many places
to shop. It also boasts a lively nightlife, with bars and pubs providing entertainment
long into the evening. Sports fans can get their pulses racing with football, cricket
and athletics, and golfers will discover a wealth of opportunities to get a round in
while they're here, with no less than three clubs in the immediate area.
You'll find our best value deals at The Royal Kings Arms from just £40 per night, or Golden Ball Hotel (B&B), which offers 8 rooms from just £45 to £95 a night with great reviews (average review score of 8.3/10). You could book Lancaster University, with rates from £40 per night, or how about Strawberry Gardens B&B., with 5 rooms from £40!