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Since HMP Lancaster Castle was decommissioned by the Ministry of Justice and the Castle returned to the Duchy of Lancaster in 2012, the focus has very much been on the preservation and restoration of the fabric of these historic buildings.
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Lancaster Castle, one of the most captivating historical...
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Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire. 11,992 likes · 37 talking about this · 37,826 were here. Lancaster Castle welcomes visitors of all ages for daily tours, special events and group bookings....
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Since being established by the Romans the castle has been a home to monarchs, a place of trial and execution, and a working prison right up until 2012. Still a crown court, the majority of the castle is now open to the public for the first time in over 1,000 years.
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The courtroom is still in use today. Shire Hall Joseph Gandy's masterpiece, this magnificent ten-sided room, showcases a semi-circle of Gothic pillars that support the arches over the main part of the court and the arches of the plaster vault over the surrounding aisle.
The castle is now open to the public seven days a week and is undergoing a large-scale refurbishment. There is a large sweeping public piazza, allowing access to the cloistered area, renovated in 2019.
We are happy to accommodate documentary, drama or full-scale movie crews for filming at Lancaster Castle. As well as the atmospheric medieval castle areas we also still have the intact former HM prison cells and walkways, in use until as recently as 2011.
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This medieval castle, with its rich past and stunning structure, invites visitors from around the world to explore its halls and learn about its significant role in British history. As you walk through its gates, you're not just entering a castle; you're stepping into centuries of stories, battles, and royal intrigue.