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Lancaster (/ ˈ l æ ŋ k ə s t ər /, / ˈ l æ n k æ s-/) is a city in Lancashire, England, and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay.
Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. A Top 15 university in the UK league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.
The City of Lancaster, or simply Lancaster (/ ˈ l æ ŋ k æ s t ər /), is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Lancaster, and also includes the towns of Carnforth, Heysham and Morecambe and a wider rural hinterland.
What To See and Do. Find out what there is to see and do in the historic city of Lancaster. Learn More. Fall in love with Lancaster. Lancaster is one of England’s Heritage Cities. It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present. A creative city. An independent city. A city with a great outdoors. A city to shout about.
Official tourist information on Lancaster in Lancashire, including events, accommodation, things to do, maps & weather. Book your holiday in Lancaster UK.
Lancaster, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and city (district), administrative and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England, at the head of the estuary of the River Lune, 7 miles (11 km) from the Irish Sea. Lancaster grew on the site of a Roman station, and traces of the Roman.
Lancaster is easily reached from all over the UK. Just over two hours from London and Edinburgh on the West Coast Line, Lancaster is well served by main line rail.The M6 motorway (The backbone of Britain) provides quick and convenient car travel to the length of the country.
Lancaster is unrivalled in the region for the choice of things to do, whatever the weather, night or day. Explore the city’s many attractions all within close walking distance of each other. Walking. Walks with Stories. All things to see and do in Lancaster. Cycling. Lancaster Attractions.
Lancaster, in the North West of England, lies on the River Lune, three miles inland from the coastal resort of Morecambe, easily accessible from the M6 motorway and en route to the Lake District, 20 miles to the north.
Steeped in almost 1000 years of history including the trials of the Pendle Witches and the Birmingham Six, Lancaster Castle is one of the most important historic monuments in the North West. Come and visit the old cells, Shire Hall and Crown Court. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating. 2716 reviews.
