Whats On

Booking office open daily

• Advanced booking for all events is recommended
• Telephone (01524) 64998
• Credit card bookings accepted

Open Daily (except Christmas/ New Year) for Guided Tours 10.30am to 4.00pm inclusive (Court sitting permitting)

Booking Fee for Castle events

Date(s) of event
From November 2006 a fee of 50p will be introduced for all credit card bookings made by phone. This applies only to our musical and theatrical events. Tour bookings remain unaffected.
Pre-booking for all our events is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment

Morecambe Brass Band Concert

An evening of music- with a royal theme

Date(s) of event
Friday 27th June 2008
7:30pm

Price: Adults £6.50 Concessions £5.00.

The Magic Flute

Another offering from the acclaimed Heritage Opera Company
Book your tickets direct by calling (01772) 451991 or online at www.heritageopera.co.uk.
There will be a few tickets available through the castle box office later in the year

Date(s) of event
August 7th, 8th and 9th 2008
7:00pm

Price: £16.50/ £14.50.

Heritage Open Days 2008

The castle is pleased to take part once again in this national initiative, which aims to allow people access to places they usually cannot see or for which they would normally be charged entrance

Date(s) of event
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September

Price: Free entry on tours 10:30am to 1:00pm ONLY. All other tours charged as usual

Special Archiving event

As part of Lancaster's 'Look Behind the Scenes' weekend we are offering anyone who thinks they may be descended from a Lancaster convict to come and see if we have any information on them in our records.
Any new information would also be most welcome
This will be srtictly on a 'first come, first served' basis

Date(s) of event
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September

Price: Free- 1:00-4:00pm both afternoons

Cold Light Singing

We are delighted to welcome back Function Factory Theatre to the castle for this original play based on the 1612 pendle Witch Trials.
What better place?
We are also very happy to acknowledge the support of Moorhouses Brewery in staging this production

Date(s) of event
October 23rd, 24th 25th
7:30pm

Price: £12.00. Box Office opens September 1st

Hallowe'en Tours

Special tours of the castle on the night when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be at it's thinnest...
Childrens Tours: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00pm
Adults only tours (not suitable for the under 15's)
7:30 and 8:00pm

Date(s) of event
Friday 31st October

Price: All adults £6 Children £5 Tickets go on sale September 1st

Dido and Aeneas/The Beggar's Opera

Heritage Opera offer an exciting double bill in the wonderful surroundings of the Shire Hall
Book your tickets direct by calling (01772) 451991 or online at www.heritageopera.co.uk.
There will be a few tickets available through the castle box office later in the year

Date(s) of event
6th and 7th November
7:00pmDoors open 6:30pm

Price: £16.50 and £14.50

Deck The Halls

Another in our popular series of Yuletide events, courtesy of demi-paradise productions.
Ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie. The perfect way to start your celebrations

Date(s) of event
18th, 19th, 20th and 21st December 2008
7:30pm
Doors open 7:00pm

Price: All adults £12 Children £6. Tickets go on sale 3rd November 2008

Dark History Tours

Tours of both Lancaster Castle and the Judges Lodging by candlelight and in the company of a costumed guide, who will delve a little deeper into the darker side of the history of Lancaster's two most historic buildings

Date(s) of event
October 8th
November 19th
December 10th
Tours commence at 7:00pm prompt from the Judges Lodgings and can take up to 2 hours in total

Price: Adults £9 Seniors and Students £6. NB there is no child price because the tour is unsuitable for the under 15's

Kids Activity Tours

A special tour with our younger visitors in mind
Costumed guides
Special events
A free gift for every child
NB All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Date(s) of event
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm during local school holidays

Price: All tickets £4

Miniatures and Silhouettes

The Judges' Lodgings is hosting a family friendly workshop making miniature portraits and silhouettes.
All welcome - suitable for children.

Date(s) of event
Monday 7th April 2008.
1.30pm - 3.30pm

Price: Museum admission - children FREE, adults £3.00, concessions £2.00

Games to make and play

The Judges' Lodgings is hosting a childrens workshop making games and toys using the amazing childhood collection on display in the museum as inspiration.

Date(s) of event
Wednesday 9th & 16th April 2008
10.30 - 12.30 & 1.30 - 3.30. Booking esesential ring 01524 64637.

Price: FREE

Paper quilling

The Judges' Lodgings are hosting a workshop to teach the favourite Georgian past time of paper quilling.
Suitable for all ages, children welcome.

Date(s) of event
Monday 14th April 2008
1.30pm - 3.30pm

Price: children FREE, adults £3.00, concessions £2.00

Puppet making

Make your own hand puppets.
All ages welcome.

Date(s) of event
Friday 18th April 2008.
1.30pm - 3.30pm

Price: children FREE, adults £3.00, concessions £2.00

The 18th century Concert Orchestra

A concert performed by costumed musicians, and by candlelight, in the wonderful period setting of the castle's Shire Hall.
The programme will include works by Telemann and Handel

Date(s) of event
19th September 2008
7:30pm

Price: £12 Adults, £10 Concessions Tickets go on sale Monday 4th August