Lancaster Castle
Dominating the local skyline, Lancaster Castle is one of England's best preserved castles. The castle offers a glimpse into England’s often dark past through tours and special events enjoyed by modern day visitors. Until 2011 it was a fully functioning HM Prison and was also Europe’s longest-serving prison.
Its courtrooms have witnessed many famous and infamous trials over the centuries, including those of the Lancashire Witches who were convicted and sentenced to death in 1612. Between 1800 and 1865 only the judges at the Old Bailey in London sentenced more people to death than those who sat at Lancaster Castle.
Lancaster Castle
Dominating the local skyline, Lancaster Castle is one of England's best preserved castles. The castle offers a glimpse into England’s often dark past through tours and special events enjoyed by modern day visitors. Until 2011 it was a fully functioning HM Prison and was also Europe’s longest-serving prison.
Its courtrooms have witnessed many famous and infamous trials over the centuries, including those of the Lancashire Witches who were convicted and sentenced to death in 1612. Between 1800 and 1865 only the judges at the Old Bailey in London sentenced more people to death than those who sat at Lancaster Castle.