Lancaster Adventures & Parkland Wonders

Lancaster Adventures & Parkland Wonders

Lancaster City

Lancaster is a friendly historic city in northwest England with plenty to enjoy for all ages. Perched on a hilltop, Lancaster Castle invites families to explore its medieval walls, old rooms, and former prison cells, with great views over the River Lune. The Lancaster City Museum, set in a Georgian building, brings the city’s past to life with engaging displays about local history and its army regiment.

Lancaster’s maritime history can be discovered at the Lancaster Maritime Museum, offering an interesting look at the city’s seafaring past in a relaxed, accessible setting.

Williamson Park & Ashton Memorial

Located just a 25–30-minute uphill walk from Lancaster city centre, Williamson Park spans 54 acres of beautiful parkland, offering enchanting woodland walks, play areas, and breathtaking views across the Fylde Coast and the Lake District.

A highlight for families is the newly renovated Tropical Butterfly House, alongside mini-beasts, bird enclosures, and a small mammal section, adding a touch of the exotic to Lancaster’s leading visitor attraction. Visitors can relax at the Pavilion Café or browse the Gift Shop, stocked with a wide range of unique and exciting gift ideas.

At the heart of the park stands the iconic Ashton Memorial, a striking Edwardian folly that dominates Lancaster’s skyline. Recently restored, the Memorial was a gift to the city from Lord Ashton, built in memory of his second wife and set within parkland created by his father, James Williamson. The park itself was formed from former quarries that supplied stone for much of Lancaster’s historic architecture. Inside the Memorial, the Williamson Gallery offers exhibitions alongside spectacular panoramic views.

Williamson Park hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year, including concerts, art exhibitions, guided walks, and the popular Dukes Theatre outdoor performances.

A classic car rally is scheduled to take place on this date, making it an especially lively time to visit.

Price includes

- Luxury coach travel

- Pickup from local area

- Services of an experienced driver

Itinerary

Departing from the local area in the morning, we travel to Lancaster for a relaxed day out. On arrival, you can choose how you would like to spend your day, exploring the city centre with its historic attractions and shops or enjoying the open spaces and family-friendly attractions of Williamson Park, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the day at your own pace. Spend the day at leisure before departing Lancaster at 5.00pm for the journey home.

A classic car rally is scheduled to take place on this date, making it an especially lively time to visit.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington	Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB