New homes in Lancaster
With Lancaster Castle nearby, our new houses near Lancaster are local to one of the most imposing landmarks in the North West. With a mashup of museums, ruins and the Castle to explore, your days in Lancaster will never be boring – especially if you’re a fan of history!
Living in Lancaster, you’ll find yourself just down the road from the Forest of Bowland and a stone’s throw away from the Morecambe coast, with plenty of at-home amenities to keep you comfortable while you explore the stunning countryside of Lancashire.
Living in Lancaster
Lancaster is a city with a rich history of law and order, from the Pendle Witch Trials to the religious conflicts of the 16th century. These chapters of history are still on display at the imposing Lancaster Castle, as well as in the City Museum and along the historic streets themselves.
Living in Lancaster isn’t just a historic experience, however; the city is popular for its thriving shopping district, famous entertainment venues and numerous leisure facilities. It’s located right next to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, where you can retreat to the countryside to climb, hike or picnic in the hills.
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What TO DO
Things to do in Lancaster
Lancaster’s most famous feature is Lancaster Castle, a 1,000-year-old fortification full of history from the War of the Roses and the Pendle Witch Trials. It’s a great place to spend a weekend, with free tickets for children under 4 and family passes to save money on entry. Other local ruins are on display at the Warton Old Rectory.
The castle itself is located next to the Church of St Mary and the Lancashire Police Museum, one of many museums in the local area. From the Judges’ Lodges Museum to the Cottage Museum on St Mary’s Parade, there’s no shortage of history to learn about in Lancaster. It even has its own city museum, where residents can view a fine art gallery, a collection of local history and regularly cycled exhibits for free.
A short drive from our new build houses near Lancaster, you’ll find the Forest of Bowland National Landscape – a 192,000-acre wood and moorland that boasts some of the darkest skies in England. The Pendle Witch Trail runs through it, heading from Lancaster to Pendle by the same route the Pendle witches took in 1612. If you don’t fancy a 45-mile route, however, there are plenty of other hiking paths to choose from in Bowland.
For a fun afternoon out, you can take the kids to visit the butterfly house at Williamson Park, an urban green space with a minizoo attached. Children under 3 years can visit for free, while adults can pay a small fee to see meerkats, marmosets, guinea pigs, rabbits and butterflies. Families are also free to pick from the orchard trees at Storey Gardens or let the kids loose at soft play in the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
As for urban activities, Lancaster has its fair share of party games and evenings out. You can try out an escape room with your friends at Lancaster Escape, practice your bouldering skills at LancasterWall, take a rowing course at John O’Gaunt or spend a movie night at Vue cinema. The St Nicholas Arcade will be your go-to location for retail therapy, while the Lancaster Grand Theatre is there whenever you need to wind down with a pantomime.
GETTING AROUND
Transport in Lancaster
The M6 passes through Lancaster between junction 33 and junction 34, providing a direct route to Carlisle, Preston, Manchester and Liverpool. The city is connected to the Forest of Bowland by Langthwaite Road and the port of Heysham via the A683. Several smaller A-roads lead south to Blackpool and north to the Lake District, connecting Lancaster to its closest neighbours.
Buses in Lancaster are centred around the main bus station on Cable Street. It’s a large building dominated by Stagecoach, one of the biggest service providers in Lancashire. Buses leave for Lancaster University every 5-10 minutes, while other services head to Kendal, Keswick, Morecambe, Windermere, Blackpool and several other destinations.
Lancaster also has a five-platform train station just west of the city centre, with shops, cafes and toilets available on-site. It’s located at the intersection between the West Coast Main Line and the Leeds to Morecambe line, operating services into the Lake District, Morecambe, Manchester and Preston, as well as the more distant destinations of Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.
The Heysham Ferry takes passengers across to the Isle of Man, perfect for weekend holidays or a summer getaway.
