Lancashire Castles

Clitheroe Castle

The Norman castle keep of Clitheroe has dominated the skyline for more than 800 years since being built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates. It is said to be the smallest keep in England, since the rooms are only about 20 feet square.

Castle Hill, Castle Gate, Clitheroe,  BB7 1BA  Tel:  01200 424635

Lancaster Castle

One of the best-preserved and hardest-working Castles in the country, Lancaster Castle is managed by Lancashire County Council and used as Courts and Prison.

Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ  Tel: 01524 64998