Castle Quarter
Lancaster’s historic Castle Quarter includes not only a spectacular mediaeval Castle but also an ancient Priory, the Victorian Storey Institute -- now an Arts Centre, and the Georgian Judges’ Lodgings, the City Museum, the Cottage Museum, and the Maritime Museum.
Study and relax
The Castle Quarter is both a wonderful place to enjoy, with many excellent places to eat and drink, and a wonderful resource for literary studies here at Lancaster; and our students have many opportunities to make the most of this resource.
Free Opportunities
These opportunities currently include:
- involvement in our annual summer
- Shakespeare production at the Castle
- student seminars at the Castle showcasing their work
- visiting seminars at the Castle given by leading critics and scholars
- enjoying Dungeons and Dragons events at the Castle
- a series of open lectures and readings at the Storey, given by eminent authors
- annual showcase student reading at the Storey
- our October Lecture at the Priory, given by celebrated writers and critics
- our May Gathering in the Priory, a social event
In addition, postgraduate students can enjoy the University’s PG Study Hub at The Storey.