The university City of Lancaster, and ancient house of the Plantagenet Kings of England, has a great deal to offer the tourist. The Priory Church, the Judge's House and Lancaster Castle are just a few amongst Lancaster's many museums and memorials. By car, the trip takes about three-quarters of an hour by Motorway : exit Manchester centre via Salford and the M602, take the M61 junction signposted "Preston" and follow signs for Preston until joins the M6 Motorway northbound. Continue past Blackpool and Morecambe. Lancaster is well signposted and can be seen on approach by the white dome of the Ashton Memorial.
A major attraction in the city is Williamson Park. This is a delightfully tranquil place of more than 40 acres of beautiful parkland and children's play areas, for entertainment, strolling and generally taking the opportunity for relaxation. It is dominated by the white Ashton Memorial, whose white dome can be seen for many miles around the Lancashire countryside and marks the city's approach from the M6 Motorway like a guiding beacon. Also in Williamson Park is the Butterfly House, which houses many exotic and tropical species which are free to fly around amidst its beautiful trees and plants. The park also contains a Conservation Garden, wildlife pool and the Mini Beast House. There is also a free-flying Foreign Bird Enclosure.
The Ashton Memorial itself is an Edwardian folly, built for the sheer pleasure it might give, and is situated in the heart of the park. You may also like to visit the Pavilion Tearoom and Souvenir Shop.
Another interesting visit is Lancaster Castle, which is one of the best preserved working castles in the country. It is still used as a law court and a prison. The castle is open to the public from Good Friday to the end of October, from 10.00am to 4.00pm, unless there is a Court in sitting ; would-be visitors would be advised to telephone 01524-64998 beforehand to check.
The City of Lancaster has many fine buildings and Museums open to the public, and hosts a whole series of historically themed events.
This is the home of the WALLACE TRICKETT /LRU Print Collection
The Collection relives The old LANCASHIRE bus fleets
,Railway Locos ,Commercial Company Vans(Inc HOLLANDS PIES )
and Wagons of Days gone bye.
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The university City of Lancaster, and ancient house of the Plantagenet Kings of England, has a great deal to offer the tourist. The Priory Church, the Judge's House and Lancaster Castle are just a few amongst Lancaster's many museums and memorials. By car, the trip takes about three-quarters of an hour by Motorway : exit Manchester centre via Salford and the M602, take the M61 junction signposted "Preston" and follow signs for Preston until joins the M6 Motorway northbound. Continue past Blackpool and Morecambe. Lancaster is well signposted and can be seen on approach by the white dome of the Ashton Memorial.
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