LANCASTER CASTLE'S JOHN O'GAUNT GATEWAY Picture Credit - Lancaster Walks, Talks & Tours
2019 SUMMER TOUR PROGRAMME
Our tours depart from Lancaster Castle’s John O’Gaunt Gateway
Tickets: £5 Adults £4 Students & Under 16s
WEDNESDAY WALKS
24th APRIL - 25th SEPTEMBER 2019
A series of themed guided walking tours around
historic Lancaster on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm
Please note that there is no tour on Wednesday 12th June.
LUCK TO LOYNE
2000 years of history are explored in this tour looking at the development of Lancaster from a northern Roman outpost to a city boasting two universities.
24th April, 22nd May, 26th June, 24th July, 21st August & 18th September
LANCASTER - A GOLDEN AGE?
Learn about Lancaster’s role as a thriving 18th Century port. Hear stories of shipbuilding, slavery, sugar and the sea.
1st May, 29th May, 3rd July, 31st July, 28th August & 25th September
THE CASTLE & THE HILL
A detailed look at the exterior of Lancaster Castle and the surrounding buildings, telling the story of the most ancient parts of the city.
8th May, 5th June, 10th July, 7th August & 4th September
MARKETS, MERCHANTS & MONEY
A look at Lancaster's long history of markets, merchants & money. Join us on a journey through trade; from the town's first Charter to today's busy street markets and independent shops!
15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 14th August & 11th September
WITCHCRAFT - 1612
Take a look at one of England’s most famous stories of witchcraft and the part that Lancaster played in the trial & execution of the notorious ‘Pendle Witches’.
Friday 19th April 7:30pm
Sunday 18th August 2:00pm
Monday 19th August 7:30pm
Tuesday 20th August 7:30pm
Tuesday 31st October 2:00pm
LITERARY LANCASTER
Held to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lancaster born poet Laurence Binyon, on 10th August 1869, this guided tour takes visitors around the historic city, highlighting locations of literary significance, bringing them to life through a number of readings. In addition to a reading of Binyon's 'For The Fallen', contributions range from the quill of 16th Century bargemen, singing the praises of local hospitality, to the laptops of 21st Century Crime writers, casting sinister shadows over the streets of the city!
Saturday 10th August 2:00pm
Our tours depart from Lancaster Castle’s John O’Gaunt Gateway
Tickets: £5 Adults £4 Students & Under 16s
WEDNESDAY WALKS
24th APRIL - 25th SEPTEMBER 2019
A series of themed guided walking tours around
historic Lancaster on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm
Please note that there is no tour on Wednesday 12th June.
LUCK TO LOYNE
2000 years of history are explored in this tour looking at the development of Lancaster from a northern Roman outpost to a city boasting two universities.
24th April, 22nd May, 26th June, 24th July, 21st August & 18th September
LANCASTER - A GOLDEN AGE?
Learn about Lancaster’s role as a thriving 18th Century port. Hear stories of shipbuilding, slavery, sugar and the sea.
1st May, 29th May, 3rd July, 31st July, 28th August & 25th September
THE CASTLE & THE HILL
A detailed look at the exterior of Lancaster Castle and the surrounding buildings, telling the story of the most ancient parts of the city.
8th May, 5th June, 10th July, 7th August & 4th September
MARKETS, MERCHANTS & MONEY
A look at Lancaster's long history of markets, merchants & money. Join us on a journey through trade; from the town's first Charter to today's busy street markets and independent shops!
15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 14th August & 11th September
WITCHCRAFT - 1612
Take a look at one of England’s most famous stories of witchcraft and the part that Lancaster played in the trial & execution of the notorious ‘Pendle Witches’.
Friday 19th April 7:30pm
Sunday 18th August 2:00pm
Monday 19th August 7:30pm
Tuesday 20th August 7:30pm
Tuesday 31st October 2:00pm
LITERARY LANCASTER
Held to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lancaster born poet Laurence Binyon, on 10th August 1869, this guided tour takes visitors around the historic city, highlighting locations of literary significance, bringing them to life through a number of readings. In addition to a reading of Binyon's 'For The Fallen', contributions range from the quill of 16th Century bargemen, singing the praises of local hospitality, to the laptops of 21st Century Crime writers, casting sinister shadows over the streets of the city!
Saturday 10th August 2:00pm
WATCH OUT FOR THE DARKER NIGHTS AND OUR
'HAUNTINGS, HANGINGS & HORRID HAPPENINGS' TOURS!
MARKET SQUARE & THE OLD TOWN HALL, LANCASTER Picture Credit - Lancaster Walks, Talks & Tours
