What's On in Lancaster, Places to Stay and Eat, Attractions in Lancaster

~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Lancaster

Whether you’re looking for things to do in Lancaster such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Lancaster, you’ll find everything you need for your Lancaster holiday on What's On in Lancaster.com.

Attractions and Places to Visit in Lancaster

The beautiful city of Lancaster sits in Lancashire, north-west of England, and is a lovely place to indulge a love of history, walk around or splash out with a bit of retail therapy.

Places to Stay in Lancaster

The historic city of Lancaster is a lovely place to visit if you’re looking for great city to see, historic sights to experience and a buzzing dining and nightlife scene to enjoy.

Sports and Activities

There are things to do in and around Lancaster whatever the season. Lancaster provides family fun of all description, and the opportunities are endless, dependent on what a particular family enjoys doing.

~Food and Drinks in Lancaster~

Lancaster have a huge range of options for food and drink, starting with a long list of classic and historic pubs all over the city, offering a range of locally brewed real ales, beautiful stylish restaurants, hidden gems in the countryside, riverside eateries, family friendly pubs, Chinese restaurants and takeaways, Indian Cuisine, Japanese & Italian restaurants, Cafes, Deli’s, Food vans…. The list goes on!

Food and Drinks

From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Lancaster is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.

Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Tasty breakfasts, wholesome lunches, with soups and specials, children’s choices and much more to delight every appetite. The Whale Tail Café, established in Lancaster..

Lake Road Kitchen

We make the most of our regions best meat, fish and shellfish. Homegrown and foraged produce and our wines and spirits are from Northern Europe.

The Toll House Inn

Something for everyone. Choices to keep every diner delighted. Locally sourced and lots of it. Inspired meals with a creative twist and proper homely favourites.
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The White Cross Pub

The White Cross Pub is peacefully set in a 130 year old former cotton mill warehouse. They are on the edge of the Lancaster Canal and just five minutes walk from LancasterCenter
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in Lancaster~

Make sure to discover Lancaster’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Shopping & Fashion in Lancaster

Lancaster has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.

Health & Wellbeing in Lancaster

Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Lancaster. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Lancaster’s best beauty salons.

Brantwood

John Ruskin was one of the great polymaths of the Victorian age

Brantwood
Lancaster Maritime Museum

The Lancaster Maritime Museum is housed in the Port of Lancaster Custom House and warehouse buildings

Lancaster Maritime Museum
Dove Cottage

This whitewashed cottage near Grasmere was William Wordsworth’s first home in Lancaster

Dove Cottage
Blackwell House

Designed at the turn of the last century by the architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, this elegant house

Blackwell House
Golf Clubs

For golfing enthusiasts, Lancaster and the Lancaster area provides a fabulous choice of courses, with a myriad of different types to challenge all golfers

Golf Clubs
Boxing

The emphasis of kick boxing classes varies depending on the class and instructor

Boxing
Lancaster Castle

Owned by her Majesty the Queen as 'Duke of Lancaster' this fascinating Grade 1 listed building has dominated Lancaster for almost 1000 years

Lancaster Castle
Rock Climbing

From gentle scrambles to challenging rock climbs, climbing activities on offer in Lancaster

Rock Climbing
Theme & Adventure Parks

Lancaster is the ultimate family day out destination with a variety of leisure activities, places to eat and specialist outdoor brands

Theme & Adventure Parks
Sports & Fitness Clubs

Trying to work out and get in shape at one of gyms in Lancaster can be an overwhelming experience and it’s easy to feel lost among the crowds and the sea of different

Sports & Fitness Clubs
Zoo, Animal Farms & Wildlife Parks

Get up close and personal with your favourite species at Lancaster's Animal farms and Wildlife Parks.

Zoo, Animal Farms & Wildlife Parks
Hill Top

Kayaking and Canoeing is a great sport as well as an exercise for the lovers of this activity

Hill Top