Lancaster News & Events

What’s On in Lancaster

Find out What's On in Lancaster: Explore Restaurants, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Sports, Events, Nightclubs, & Accommodation with our comprehensive website. Whether you live in Lancaster, are visiting or are looking to move here, you will be able to find the best places to eat and drink, properties to buy or rent, local news and events, activities for the whole family, unique places to shop, beautiful scenic locations, historic landmarks, city centre entertainment, attractions and more!


What’s On 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.

Places to stay in Lancaster

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.

Read More

Sports and Activities

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.

Read More

~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 in Lancaster

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.

Read More

Bella Italia
Bella Italia restaurant

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..

Read More

Lake Road Kitchen
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.

Read More

The Toll House Inn
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.
Read More

The White Cross Pub
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
Read More

~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

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.

Read More

Health and Wellbeing in Lancaster

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.

Read More

What’s On In

Learn of old tales from castle prison walls, or take in a play. Follow bygone footsteps along hidden alleyways, or delight in quirky shops. Go to upbeat gigs in old-world pubs, or marvel at the Georgian splendour. Enjoy a great outdoors, or just a great cup of coffee. Get into Lancaster’s vibe, fall in love with its charm. Visit Lancaster’s castle and museums to uncover the city’s ancient stories hidden in its walls and buildings Dating back 1,000 years, this hilltop grade I-listed fortress was a prison for centuries.

Much of the tourist activity is in the southern half of the region, where most of the historic literary attractions lie, while the quieter north's natural features are more appreciated by hikers and nature lovers. Lancaster  has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drink, adventures and activities, plan your stay and visit to Lancaster.