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Lancaster ( / ˈlæŋkəstər /, / ˈlænkæs -/) [2] is a city [3] in Lancashire, England and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay.
Lancashire is a county of England, in the northwest of the country. The county did not exist in 1086, for the Domesday Book, and was apparently first created in 1182, [1] making it one of the youngest of the traditional counties. The historic county consisted of two separate parts. The main part runs along the northwestern coast of England.
Explore Lancashire. Welcome to Lancashire, a county of contrasting landscapes from its rolling hills to windswept mooes diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 Km2 of England’s North West - Lancashire is the county #WhereLifeFeelsGood .
A visit to Lancashire, a county in North West England, can take you from the glitz and excitement of Blackpool's piers and pleasure beach, to pensive walls through silent moors, to explore the rich industrial heritage of its mills and working museums, or along the trail of England’s most-famous witches across Lancaster and Pendle.
Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, adrenaline junkie or foodie, Lancashire’s sights, activities and venues will leave you in awe – and wanting more. From castle tours and world-class golfing to real ale sampling, here’s what’s on offer in one of North England’s most fascinating counties.
VisitLancashire.com offers a tantalising glimpse into a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West.
Lancashire is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is bordered by Cumbria to the north, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Greater Manchester and Merseyside to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west.
