In 1164, the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control. In 1322 and 1389 the Scots invaded England, progressing as far as Lancaster and damaging the castle.

Lancaster Castle occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts. It consists of an extensive group of historic structures, including the 12th Century Keep, the ...

Lancaster Castle's courtyard has re-opened to the public, with free tours of the castle's exterior being run daily from this week. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening ...

At the historic castle, Charles took part in the Ceremony of the Keys, a tradition dating back to 1851 under Queen Victoria. Notably, in 2015, his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, was presented with ...

Entry into the castle costs £9, with access only being given on guided tours as it is still used as a court to this day. To get to Lancaster, direct trains operate from London Euston, with ...

Lancaster Castle, a Grade 1 listed building, sits on a hilltop overlooking the city centre. It dates back around 1,000 years ...

A woman has been appointed constable of Lancaster Castle for the first time by the Queen, more than 600 years after the role was created. Pam Barker succeeds Gordon Johnson in the post which dates ...

The Lancaster area is full of fun attractions this summer. LancasterOnline is putting the spotlight on some of them in its “Play Lancaster” video series.

A new archaeological dig has begun near Lancaster Castle with the aim of learning more about its Roman past. The two-week Castle Hill project hopes to confirm theories it was once the site of a ...