Lancaster’s iconic Lune Millennium Bridge is turning 25 today.
The landmark structure, which opened in February 2001, is the largest element of the River Lune Millennium Park project – an initiative created as part of national celebrations to welcome the year 2000.
The milestone is being marked with a series of community activities and revitalisation works to celebrate the bridge’s heritage and its place as one of the city’s most popular walking and cycling routes.
Children from Grosvenor Park School helped launch the celebrations last Friday, and despite the cold weather came to learn about local wildlife and ecology before getting hands‑on with litter picking and planting spring and summer bulbs along the quayside route.

The anniversary also marks the start of revitalisation works supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
These include new lighting, river‑bed debris removal, vegetation trimming, weeding and upgraded seating - all aimed at creating a more welcoming entrance into the city centre from the quayside, supporting active travel and helping people rediscover the area’s industrial and maritime heritage.

Councillor Caroline Jackson, leader of Lancaster City Council, said: “A practical connection between city centre, quay and those living across the Lune, the bridge has since become a vital active‑travel link and an iconic part of Lancaster’s skyline.
“This anniversary project is a chance to improve the space for today’s users – whether they’re travelling to work, walking with family, or discovering the area’s industrial and maritime heritage.
“We’re delighted that schools, volunteers and community groups want to get onboard to help revitalise the popular quayside route and ensure it remains a safe, attractive and welcoming space for years to come.”


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