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The current Virtual Lancaster website is at:
https://virtual-lancaster.net.
You are looking at an earlier version of the site that was archived on 23.02.17 and is no longer updated.
Lancaster really is one of the most beautiful cities in the north
west of England, combining stunning urban and rural landscapes and vistas
into an experience just waiting to be explored...
If you're planning a visit, or you're already here, take our slightly
quirky virtual tour of the area - for an alternative view!
TOUR LOCATIONS
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LANCASTER CASTLE
As well as being a major tourist attraction, Lancaster Castle
is a fully functioning seat of judgement and retribution... |
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WILLIAMSON PARK
Williamson Park has landscaped gardens, quiet arbours, a putting
green, adventure playground, and the butterfly & reptiles
houses... |
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QUEEN VICTORIA
The statue of Queen Victoria uniquely expresses the traditional
relationship between the monarchy and the elected representatives(!)... |
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SEAGULL COLONY
Salt Ayre landfill and waste recycling centre boasts one of the
largest seagull colonies in Europe, if not the world... |
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HALF MOON BAY
Set like a jewel in the tiara of the Fylde coast, the unmistakeable
silhouette of Half Moon Bay can be seen for miles in all directions... |
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LOCAL MARKETS
Indoor and Outdoor,
Farmers Markets and Flea Markets, - Local people (from all over the world!) sell goods and produce you can't find in high street shops and supermarkets |
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LANCASTER CANAL
Lancaster Canal winds through Lancaster east of the centre, passing
several pleasant canalside pubs and restaurants as it goes... |
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LANCASHIRE WITCHES
In 1612, forty years before the English civil war, nine people
were hanged for witchcraft, close to the present site of Nightingale
Hall Farm... |
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SPOOKY PATHS
For a modern town Lancaster has some weird stuff going on! This
page is dedicated to some of Lancaster's spooky corners and paths... |
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BUCK RUXTON'S HOUSE
Queen Victoria has her back to Dr. Ruxton's house in Dalton Square,
scene of the grisly murder of his wife and housemaid... |
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LANCASTER PRIORY
Lancaster Priory has a history that goes back to the Dark Ages,
and here's just a selection of the weird stuff you can see there... |
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MORE INFO/LINKS
- for details of actual guided tours of the area see our 'What's
On' section and also:
Lancaster
Tourist Information Centre
The Storey, Meeting House Lane Lancaster LA1 1TH
01524 582394
http://www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk/
Lancaster
Archaeological + Historical Society have also got an excellent
(and historically more detailed + correct) virtual tour on their site.
check
it out
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