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City of Lancaster

The City of Lancaster, or simply Lancaster (), is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Lancaster, and also includes the towns

Detail of Ring O' Bells, King Street, Lancaster - geograph.org.uk - 5164613

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

The City of Lancaster, or simply Lancaster (), is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Lancaster, and also includes the towns of Carnforth, Heysham and Morecambe and a wider rural hinterland. The district has a population of 145,006 (2024), and an area of 219 square miles (567 km2). Much of the district's rural area is recognised for its natural beauty; it includes part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and parts of the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Arnside and Silverdale and the Forest of Bowland. The neighbouring districts are Westmorland and Furness, North Yorkshire, Ribble Valley and Wyre.

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The City of Lancaster, or simply Lancaster (), is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Lancaster, and also includes the towns of Carnforth, Heysham and Morecambe and a wider rural hinterland. The district has a population of 145,006 (2024), and an area of 219 square miles (567 km2). Much of the district's rural area is recognised for its natural beauty; it includes part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and parts of the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Arnside and Silverdale and the Forest of Bowland. The neighbouring districts are Westmorland and Furness, North Yorkshire, Ribble Valley and Wyre.

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Coordinates
54.0470, -2.8010
Address
93 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH

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Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Lancaster?
City of Lancaster is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.0470°, -2.8010°.
Who owns City of Lancaster?
City of Lancaster is owned by Lancaster City Council.