Lancaster and surrounds
Lancaster is a historic city on the River Lune in North West England. Evidence suggests a Roman fort occupied the hill where the city's castle now stands. The city is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Loncastre, where "Lon" refers to the River Lune, and "castre", from the Old English cæster for "fort". Sites of historical importance in Lancaster include the castle, the Priory Church of St. Mary and the Edwardian Ashton Memorial.
There is much to see and do in the city and in surrounding areas. Lancaster enjoys easy access to some fantastic countryside, ideal for enjoying outdoor pursuits and the region's wildlife, including the Pennines, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Morecambe Bay.
- Bluebells, Lancaster Uni campus. Photo: © A. Sier
- Official tourism site for Lancaster
- Englands' Northwest
- Visit Lancashire
- Go Lakes
- Lake District National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lancashire Wildlife Trust
- Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands NIA
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