| there's also an elegant suite with a 4-poster bed and castle views. a 2-minute walk from lancaster castle, this relaxed hotel in a stone-built 19th-century building is also a 9-minute walk from lancaster cathedral. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a traditional restaurant with a minstrels' gallery, plus a lounge bar. warm rooms have free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. meeting space is available and parking is offered for a fee. breakfast is available for an additional fee
Manchester Airport 1 hr 11
Lancaster Castle (3 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Holker Hall & Gardens (42 min)
Prominent Cumbrian countryside hall on 200 acres of gardens and woodlands, with a deer park & tours. Salt Ayre Leisure Centre (7 min)
Climbing and sports RSPB Leighton Moss (23 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Lancaster Priory Church (4 min)
Church established in the Middle Ages, noted for its robust programme of choral & organ concerts. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (18 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Lancaster City Museum (2 min)
Displays on the city's history and King's Own Regiment in the grand 18th-century former town hall. Happy Mount Park (11 min)
Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. Judges Lodgings Museum (3 min)
Listed museum holding Gillow furniture, Regency period fittings and many examples of fine art. Holker Hall (43 min)
Home of the Cavendish family, this Victorian house also features 25 acres of gardens & meadows. Williamson Park (8 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Leighton Hall Estate (20 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Eric Morecambe Statue (12 min)
Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. Williamson Park (8 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. | 
