Lancaster Maritime Museum
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Overview
Graceful Ionic columns adorn the front of the Custom House, built in 1764. Inside, the histories of the 18th-century transatlantic maritime trade of Lancaster, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of Morecambe Bay are well illustrated. Changing programme of special exhibitions and holiday events, please ring or see website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily, Apr-Oct 10-4; Nov-Mar, 12.30-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.
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New Parkside Farm Caravan Park
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Located in a central position on Morecambe's promenade, the Lothersdale Hotel offers enviable views across the bay and the Lakeland hills plus the most amazing sunsets. For eating, ther...
Guest Rooms Lancaster University
In 560 acres of parkland, highly rated Lancaster University’s summer guest accommodation comprises more than 1000 rooms, all offering what a mid-range hotel would provide, plus a variet...
Red Bank Farm
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