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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lancaster,_LancashireLancaster, Lancashire - Wikipedia

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   Lancaster (/ ˈ l æ ŋ k ə s t ər /, / ˈ l æ n k æ s-/) [2] is a city [3] in Lancashire, England, and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune, directly inland from Morecambe Bay.

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3. visitlancaster.org.ukHome | Visit Lancaster

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   Fall in love with Lancaster. Lancaster is one of England’s Heritage Cities. It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present. A creative city. An independent city.

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   Things to Do in Lancaster, England: See Tripadvisor's 47,347 traveller reviews and photos of Lancaster tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lancaster. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Is Lancaster a city?

   • Lancaster is Lancashire's northernmost city, three miles (4.8 km) inland from Morecambe Bay. It is on the River Lune (from which comes its name), and the Lancaster Canal.

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   Where is Lancaster in England?

   • Lancaster, in the North West of England, lies on the River Lune, three miles inland from the coastal resort of Morecambe, easily accessible from the M6 motorway and en route to the Lake District, 20 miles to the north.

   The History of Lancaster

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   How did Lancaster get its name?

   • The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086. Of national importance is Lancaster Castle, a Grade 1 listed building which sits in the centre of the city on a hilltop on the site of three successive Roman forts.

   The History of Lancaster

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   Where is Lancaster based?

   • The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay. Lancaster is the county town although Lancashire County Council has been based at County Hall in Preston since its formation in 1889. The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial.

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   What makes Lancaster a great city?

   • Lancaster is one of England’s Heritage Cities. It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present. A creative city. An independent city. A city with a great outdoors. A city to shout about. Lancaster is a city with great stories to tell. Lancaster boasts a fantastic collection of things to see and do.

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   What is Lancaster known for?

   • The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria. It had a population of 52,234 in the 2011 census compared to the district which had a population of 138,375.

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6. www.visitlancashire.com › explore › lancasterLancaster - Visit Lancashire

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   Visit Lancashire for October Half Term. Official tourist information on Lancaster in Lancashire, including events, accommodation, things to do, maps & weather. Book your holiday in Lancaster UK.

7. visitlancaster.org.uk › things-to-doThings to do - Visit Lancaster

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   Lancaster is unrivalled in the region for the choice of things to do, whatever the weather, night or day. Explore the city’s many attractions all within close walking distance of each other.

8. www.historic-uk.com › DestinationsUK › LancasterThe History of Lancaster

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   Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086.

9. www.visitbritain.com › england › lancasterAttractions & Things To Do In Lancaster, UK | VisitBritain

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   From its ancient laws that marked Britain’s monarch as the Duke of Lancaster, to modern day tours through its medieval Well Tower, there’s a whole host of history to discover. You can even immerse yourself into England’s heritage cities with augmented reality on an interactive app!