I had the extra fortune of being the only one on my tour and so it was a lovely one hour conversation with my very knowledgable tour guide. To be able to walk through a centuries old castle that has featured extensively in Lancaste's history and to find out that it still houses a working criminal and civil court and... More

The major part of the castle has, until recently, been a high security prison so obviously only part of it is open to the public. However, what is available is a perfect example of history through the ages. Well furnished, well kept, each section comes with a little piece of history explained succinctly by well informed guides on timed tours.... More

Really enjoyed the trip around the Castle and Courts, Very interesting to look back at how and why the law of the land has evolved. Feel very sorry for the Pendle Witches, not the best accommodation in Lancaster. More

My wife and I toured the castle and we weren't too impressed. If you're in the area and have an hour to kill, it's not a bad time, but not anywhere close to a must see. The castle was used for a prison, not as a palace. You can only tour a small portion of the entire facility, which is... More

Really interesting and very good value. Thank you. Highly recommended! More

took my grandson for his first time . he was very pleased as we went in dungeons and saw lots of old torture weapons.will go again soon as they have now opened prison side More

£5 for adult which seem abit steep, but you have to have a guided tour so i suposed it worth it for that as you get a great tour and pick up lots of information. The castle is still in use today as a court room so some rooms are off limits but the ones you get to see are... More

There is so much to see and so much information available on a visit to Lancaster Castle. anyone who knows of the witch trials will have a special interest here but there is so much more to research. Have yourself locked in a cell in the dungeon for a minute and imagine what it must have been like to be... More

Our guide at the Lancaster Castle brought to life the 800 years of history of the castle which has until 2011 been a functioning prison in part of the castle. He provided a very clear account of the history of the castle/prison/courthouses. We were fortunate the courts were not in session. The future of the old prison part and now... More