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About Lancaster

The historic city of Lancaster is a friendly city which has all the amenities of a large city without having lost its charm and character.

There are numerous sites of interest including: Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory, Roman Bath House, Music Room, Church of St John the Evangelist, Judges Lodgings, City Museum and Maritime Museum.

One of the most striking features of the area are the spectacular mountains of the Lake District which form an impressive backdrop looking north over Lancaster and Morecambe Bay. Morecambe and the beautiful historical village of Heysham are only 20 minutes away from Lancaster, attractions include: Sunderland Point, The Port of Heysham (with regular sailing to the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland), St Patrick’s Chapel (750 AD), Parish Church of St Peter, and Rock Hewn Graves.

Travelling to Lancaster

Lancaster is easily accessible by road, rail, air and coach. Travel details, local timetables and area maps can be found on Lancaster University's travel page.

There are regular bus services (numbers X1, 2, 2A, 3 and 4) every few minutes to the university from Lancaster bus station. The journey takes around 20-25 minutes depending upon the exact route, which varies from bus to bus.

Timetables are available from the 'traveline' website or call 'Traveline' on 0870 6082608

The bus station is situated on Damside Street.

If you arrive by train you can either catch the X1 bus from the railway station (every 30 minutes) or walk to the bus station, which will take 5-10 minutes. After leaving the station, turn LEFT and walk up Meeting House Lane. You will walk past The Friends Meeting House on your left, just after the station. Walk down the hill for 400 yards to a set of major traffic lights (the King's Arms Hotel and Waterstone's are on the corner) and turn LEFT.

Walk along China Street (the main road) and carry on down the hill.

When you get to the bottom of the hill the bus station is 100 yards further on, on your right. You can cross the road at the pedestrian traffic lights opposite the bus station.

When you arrive on campus, the bus will stop in the Underpass. Go up the stairs and you will find yourself in Alexandra Square. Details of how to get from here to the venue for registration will be posted here in due course.