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Great little cafe in the courtyard for grabbing a coffee

I can highly recommend Atkinson's, blue sky tea is lovely if you want a twist on earl grey!

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Hazelslack Tower was a Peel (Pele) Tower ( small fortified keeps or tower houses, built along the English and Scottish borders in the Scottish Marches and North of England). Thought to built late 14th Century.

Hazelslack Tower was a Peel (Pele) Tower ( small fortified keeps or tower houses, built along the English and Scottish borders in the Scottish Marches and North of England). Thought to built late 14th Century.

Castle Steed was deserted at the beginning of the 13th century after the construction of the castle at nearby Hornby. The earthworks of Castle Stede remain visible and is a great example of a motte and Bailey. It was built to oversee a fording point of the river and its strategic importance was shown nine centuries later with the construction of a pill box during the Second World War.

Hazelslack Tower is visible from the footpath and is a small, medieval pele tower (a fortified tower house) that dates back to the 14th century. It was built as a defensive structure during a time of border conflicts and raids between England and Scotland.

This compact Nature Reserve has three unique habitats: wet grassland in the southwest, a northern woodland exuding an ancient woodland charm, and the rest of the area covered by secondary semi-natural woodland. Hazelslack Tower is visible from the footpath and is thought to be from the 14th century and is Grade II listed.

A medieval castle that was used as a prison in various forms up to 2010. The castle is thought to have been founded in the 11th century and first used as a prison in 1196.

Lancaster Castle is a real hidden gem! An archetypal medieval castle where you can get on the day tours for a reasonable price - a great way to break up a day of touring the area on your bike. Be mindful you can’t take your bike through to the Castle bailey but there are free to use bike stands just around to the right as you’re facing the gatehouse.

Borwick Hall is a beautiful 16th-century manor house originally owned by aristocrat Roger of Poitou. The hall belonged to various MPs and elite through the centuries before falling into disrepair by the beginning of the 19th century. In 1910, the building was leased to music critic John Alexander Fuller Maitland providing he restore the building. During WWII, the hall was used as a military base before being sold to Lancashire County Council who now run the hall as an outdoor education and conference center.

Dating back to the Roman times, Lancaster Castle has had a fascinating history over the ages – it's even hosted the executions of Kings and Queens. The castle served as a prison until 2011, when it opened to visitors. The castle is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm. Tickets for adults cost £8. You can find more information about visiting the castle, here: http://www.lancastercastle.com/tours-visits/opening-times/