Lancaster Castle is one of the most interesting places in Lancaster; although the building has been updated and had many changes over the years it has been standing for over 1000 years and holds many stories of witchcraft, death and crime. It was first recognised from the Roman times and when you are at the top it looks over Lancaster Town and the River Lune. All visitors of all ages will find it very interesting and learn a great deal of knowledge about the History of the castle and Lancaster. The Castle is still used as a Court House and a Prison so much of the area is unable to be viewed but still can be learnt about.
The Castle is used for theatre and events, these can be watched and enjoyed by many inside and out of the grounds, for example this year and every year they hold a fantastic worth seeing firework display which is spectacular and can be seen for miles, you can stand at certain points of Lancaster that can be miles away but you can still see the fireworks. There are different shows on through-out the year for you and your family.
When staying in Lancaster you need more than one day to enjoy not only the Castle but the surrounding area. You can visit Butterfly House, the Museum which relates with the Castle and the Town centre is great for a spot of shopping and to gain the local produce at the daily farmers market. Take advantage of Hotels in Lancaster and Kendal Hotels, they will give you the deal you are looking for to enjoy your time experiencing the history of the Lancaster town and other activities Lancaster has to offer. The luxury hotels in Lancaster have some great facilities for use that can keep not only the adults entertained but the kids too.
Morecambe is just minutes away and you can enjoy Happy Mount Park on a hot day as it has lots of green grass for kids to run wild, playgrounds including trampolines and a fantastic water play area with fountains and firing water guns. Just on the promenade you can experience the Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling and Restaurants. The fantastic large Next Store and Morrison's is also good for the ladies to enjoy a wonder around the clothes range. The large Sunday market is one to experience as it has a lot to offer and homes a large range of different items.