40 days in Lancaster Itinerary

Lancaster is a city and the county town of Lancashire, England. For shopping fun, head to The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop or Herdy. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ainsdale Beach and Formby Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Lancaster: Rydal Mount & Gardens (in Rydal), Troutbeck (Jesus Church & Townend) and Grasmere (Grasmere Garden Village, Easedale Tarn, &more). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Lancaster Castle, sample the fine beverages at The Lakes Distillery, take in nature's colorful creations at Sizergh Castle, and delve into the distant past at Fountains Abbey.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lancaster online journey planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel back home.