Castle
Ward in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.048, -2.8 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 47 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 (Lancaster) |
The Castle ward sits at the heart of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, centred on the historic core around Lancaster Castle. It’s a compact area of medieval streets and Georgian terraces with the riverbank by the River Lune nearby, so history and attractive townscape are immediately visible.
Today the ward mixes tourism, retail and public‑sector activity with a residential population that includes long‑standing locals and younger residents drawn to inner‑city amenities; independent shops, cafes, museums and regular markets keep the centre lively, while conservation areas and listed buildings underline its heritage and civic role within Lancaster.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Blackburn 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Blackpool 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Morecambe 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Lancaster 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 18 miles29 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Leyland 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Kendal 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Fleetwood 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Heysham 3.6 miles5.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Lancaster Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Marsh Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- John O'Gaunt Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bulk Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bowerham Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Scotforth West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Skerton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Scale Hall Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Scotforth East Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Heaton-with-Oxcliffe Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Torrisholme Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Castle
LA1 9NA, LA1 1ST, LA1 1HD, LA1 1YS, LA1 1NN, LA1 1PZ, LA1 1AJ, LA1 1QF, LA1 9TG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 48 miles77.3 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.4 miles79.5 km
- Lancaster Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Bare Lane Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
Hotels in Castle Ad
Schools in Castle
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School Primary
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Lancaster University University 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Holker Hall Estate 12 miles19.2 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Claughton Estate 13 miles20.8 km
- Underley Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Terry Bank Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km