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Judges' Lodgings

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Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1YS England
770244 -2.765964 54.076279
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The Judges' Lodgings is a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse in Lancaster, historically used to accommodate visiting judges during assize courts. Now a museum, it showcases period rooms, a notable collection of furniture crafted by Gillow & Co., and a dedicated Museum of Childhood. The building's history spans centuries, evolving from a family home to a judicial residence and finally, a public museum. While facing potential closure due to funding challenges, it remains a significant cultural landmark offering insights into Lancaster's legal and social history.

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  • Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1YS England
  • +44 1524 581241

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LucjanSokolowski
Lancaster
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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FrederikKristiansen
Lancaster
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.

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KatarinaStefkova
Lancaster
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This [sight.name] looked really interesting and I loved my visit there.I am really interested in the history and I thoroughly enjoyed the facts behind the artefacts and it was fascinating to check out old art pieces which have so much enriching history associated with it.

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AgnesSundby
Lancaster
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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FloorKleijwegt
Lancaster
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It is the most beautiful building I witnessed which is architecturally detailed. The building structure was royal and the building exhibits a regal vibe to it. Visiting this place was an amazing experience and the place is truly a stunning place.

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MauriceForest
Lancaster
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.. This is an amazing street with lots of ancient buildings and so many shops from where you can purchase so many things. The street is the most happening point of the city and has a lot to see and do. A lot of great cafes and restaurants are also there which are the best places to try out some tasty food and indulge in nice drinking. It was a great experience.

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TarImre
Lancaster
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Me and my husband went on a romantic date in this restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. The place is quiet and nice and is perfect for intimate affairs. The staff was kind and friendly and made you feel very welcoming. The food and the service was also great and the delicious serving just made this place an absolute must try. Do visit and be amazed by everything here.

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ZurieArpin
Lancaster
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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MinnaKankaanpera
Lancaster
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Our visit to this place has been both educational and fun. My kids were so excited about the visit that it kind of made my day. Our guide was extra sweet and special and made sure all of us had a good time. He made sure we get to know all the facts and history of this place. I am really thankful to him.

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NiamhGallagher
Lancaster
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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LeahFaulkner
Lancaster
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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GereJuliska
Lancaster
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This [sight.name] looked really interesting and I loved my visit there.I am really interested in the history and I thoroughly enjoyed the facts behind the artefacts and it was fascinating to check out old art pieces which have so much enriching history associated with it.

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NiklasDresdner
Lancaster
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Our visit to this place has been both educational and fun. My kids were so excited about the visit that it kind of made my day. Our guide was extra sweet and special and made sure all of us had a good time. He made sure we get to know all the facts and history of this place. I am really thankful to him.

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FrederikkeOToft
Lancaster
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.

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AnitaMMiddlebrook
Lancaster
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.. This is an amazing street with lots of ancient buildings and so many shops from where you can purchase so many things. The street is the most happening point of the city and has a lot to see and do. A lot of great cafes and restaurants are also there which are the best places to try out some tasty food and indulge in nice drinking. It was a great experience.

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TysonJomphe
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The place was great, ambience was amazing and the food was delicious and it brought back a lot of memories of your childhood days since the concept of the place was to make customers nostalgic about the comfort food everyone used to have. It was simply incredible.

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MarieKomendova
Lancaster
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.

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MillaCox
Lancaster
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The camp is built at a beautiful location and there are lots to do here. There are several activities you can take part in and also choose to go on a guided hike which is a great way to spend some time in the middle of nature. The scenic views are just amazing here and you fall in love with the serenity of this place.

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CarolineAndersson
Lancaster
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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BelindaDanielsson
Lancaster
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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