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)
Dark History Tours of the Castle
A chance to join our costumed guides as they lead you by candlelight through the dark corridors of the castle. Hear tales of murder and witchcraft, of executions and injustice, all of which form part of this building's fascinating history
Date(s) of event
7:30pm start (prompt please!) from the gift shop entrance opposite the Priory Church NOT the Gatehouse
Dates for the remainder of the year and early 2011:
13th October 2010
10th November 2010
8th December 2010
12th January 2011
16th February 2011
Times as above. Tickets £6
Price: TBC N.B. THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER 15
Get comfy!!!
Date(s) of event
As anyone who has been to one of our performances will know, try as we might there are still some seats which can de described as less than ideal.
Please feel free to bring cushions with you to our events
Judges Lodgings Museum 2010 season
The Judges' Lodgings Museum opens on Good Friday, April 2nd for the 2010 season.
We have school holidays packed full of family friendly guided tours and workshops throughout the year.
From April 2nd - October 31st you can see 'From Earth to Gallifrey' - a familly orientated mini exhibition in the Museum of Childhood that follows Doctor Who from the 1960s to the present day.
We also give pre-booked guided group tours around the Judges' Lodgings Museum Regency period rooms learning the history of one of Lancasters oldest town houses and to enjoy our nationally important Gillow furniture collection and fine art.
You can buy great value Xplorer tickets from the museum reception.
Date(s) of event
April 2nd - October 31st.
Weekdays - Easter - June & October 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Weekdays - July, August, September 10.00am - 4.00pm
Weekends - Easter - October 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Price: Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.00, Children FREE
Kids Activity Hours
A special tour with the uner 12s in mind. Join our costumed guides for an exciting trip around the castle. Activities include taking part in a mock trial (you could even be the Judge!)
And every child receives a free gift
Date(s) of event
Every Wednesday throughout the summer break and during local school half term holidays at 2:00pm
Dates for 2010:
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August
27th October
Price: £4.00 NB All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Hallowe'en
Special spooky tours of the castle, with costumed guides and no end of chilling surprises!!!
Our Hallowe'en tours are extremely popular and sell out fast, so please note that tickets will go on sale from Monday 2nd August
Date(s) of event
Saturday 30th October 2010
Childrens Tours: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
Adults only tours: 7:00pm, 7:30pm and 8:00pm
N.B. NO EVENING TOURS ON SUNDAY 31st October
Price: Adults £6 Children £5 (NB No other concessions for these tours)
The Ghosts of Lancashire
Join Peter Leeson in the castle for a chilling journey through the county's darker past
Date(s) of event
Friday 29th October, 7:00pm
Price: Adults £2.50 Concessions £.1.50.
The Lancashire Witches
Chris Goodier, Castle Manager, will be giving an in-depth look at the background to the story of the Lancashire Witches as well as an account of the trials themselves- all on the 398th anniversary of the executions and in the very place where the trials took place in 1612
Date(s) of event
Friday 20th August
7:00pm
Price: Adults £2.50 Concessions £1.50.
Ghostly Tales
In association with demi-paradise productions we are thrilled once again to offer an evening of classic ghost stories- told in the atmospheric surroundings of the castle's courts, library and old cells.
NB Due to the nature of the stories we wouldn't recommend this event for anyone aged 12 or under
Date(s) of event
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September 7:30pm
Price: Adults £7.50 Concessions £6.00 Tickets go on sale 2nd August
True Patriots All: Convict Transportation to the Colonies
Eric Wilkinson explores the reality behind a sentence that amounted to exile for life. What was it like to leave behind everything and everyone you knew for an unknowable future half way across the world?
Date(s) of event
Wednesday 15th September 7:00pm
Price: Adults £2.50 Concessions £1.50.
Deck the Halls 2010
Another in our ever-popular series of yuiletide treats!
Date(s) of event
Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December 2010
Price: TBC Tickets will go on sale in early November
Madame Butterfly
Call 01772 451991 or online, www.heritageopera.co.uk to book
Date(s) of event
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
NOW Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th August
7:30pm
Die Fledermaus
Call 01772 451991 or online, www.heritageopera.co.uk to book
Date(s) of event
Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd November
7:30pm
Glady Solemn Sound
A special concert of traditional Gallery Music as part of this year's Lancaster Music Festival
Call (01524) 64998 for tickets- on sale 2nd August
Date(s) of event
Friday 8th October 2010
7:30pm
Price: Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.00. On sale 2nd August
Judges' Lodgings Museum Summer Family Friendly Events
Wednesday July 28th Make a Doctor Who bookmark. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Monday Aug 2nd Peter Pan craft and story time workshop have fun making Peter Pan's hat, Tinkerbell's wand & Captain Hook's pirate hat then listen to the story. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Wednesday August 4th Design your own Doctor Who greetings card. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Friday Aug 6th Join our intrepid Victorian explorer Sir Gilbert M Frobisher in the search for Thomas Covells lost treasure at the Judges' Lodgings. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Monday Aug 9th Join in the family fun with our Robin Hood craft and story time workshop. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Wednesday Aug 11th Make a photo album with a Doctor Who cover. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Monday Aug 16th Peter Pan craft and story time workshop - have fun making Peter Pan's hat, Tinkerbell's wand & Captain Hook's pirate hat then listen to the story. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Wednesday Aug 18th Create a Doctor Who 3D cartoon. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Friday Aug 20th Join our intrepid Victorian explorer Sir Gilbert M Frobisher in the search for Thomas Covells lost treasure at the Judges' Lodgings. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Monday Aug 23rd Join in the family fun with our Robin Hood craft and story time workshop. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Wednesday Aug 25th Make a Doctor Who collage. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Wednesday Sept 1st Have fun with Dalek T-shirt printing. You need to bring your own plain white T shirt. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Session times may vary. Ring 01524 32808 for further details.
Museum opening times July, August & September weekdays 10.00am 4.00pm, weekends 12.00pm 4.00pm.
Date(s) of event
A packed programme of workshops for the summer holidays
Price: Admission charges apply (unless otherwise stated) Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.00, Children FREE.
Judges' Lodgings Museum - October Half Term events
Saturday Oct 23rd Have fun making your own scary mask for trick or treat. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Sunday Oct 24th Create your own Halloween lantern. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Monday Oct 25th Join in the family fun with our Hansel & Gretel craft and story time workshop. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Tuesday Oct 26th Learn the art of mummification from ancient Egypt. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Wednesday Oct 27th Join in our Halloween arts and crafts session. Free event, booking essential ring 01524 64637.
Thursday Oct 28th Design a Witch or Wizard hat for Halloween dressing up. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Friday Oct 29th Get in the Halloween spirit when you take part in our ghost hunt. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Saturday Oct 30th Join in the family fun with our Hansel & Gretel craft and story time workshop. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Sunday Oct 31st Design a Witch or Wizard hat for Halloween dressing up. Booking essential, ring 01524 32808
Session times may vary. Ring 01524 32808 for further details.
Museum opening times October 23rd October 31st 12.00pm 4.00pm
Date(s) of event
A packed programme of workshops with a suitably spooky theme!
Price: Admission charges apply (unless otherwise stated) Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.00, Children FREE.
Lancaster Annual Fireworks Display
In the run-up to the display itself at 8:00pm the castle will be open for evening tours at the following times:
5:00, 5:30 and 6:30pm.
Doors close at 7:30 to allow people plenty of time to get to a good vantage point.
The fireworks event is organised by Lancaster City Council and is free.
Date(s) of event
Saturday 6th November
Price: Aduts £5, Concessions £4 Family £14 (i.e usual guided tour prices)
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