New series of guided talks and tours bring Lancaster's history to life

A new series of guided tours exploring Lancaster's heritage will take place this spring

The 2026 Story Tours and Talks series has been announced by Lancaster City Museums and will feature walking tours and illustrated talks, designed to bring Lancaster’s past to life and highlight the individuals and places that have shaped the city over centuries.

Among the highlights is Behind High Walls: Inside Lancaster Workhouse, led by Naomi Parsons, who will take participants from the parish poorhouse to Lancaster Moor, exploring the lives and stigma faced by those who sought help in the workhouse.

Literature lovers can also enjoy Literary History of Lancaster with Dr Penny Bradshaw. This tour explores the city’s literary landscape and the writers inspired by it, including William Wordsworth, Charles Dickens and Carol Ann Duffy, revealing how Lancaster’s history has influenced some of Britain’s most celebrated authors.

There’s also the opportunity to discover stories of women who shaped Lancaster during the past 300 years with Eleanor Levin in the Historical Women of Lancaster – You Choose!

And, Dr Rachel Roberts delivers Curatorial Talk – Life After Death, revealing the evolution of the Maritime Museum’s current exhibition, from local burial and cremation sites to cutting-edge science that brings forgotten people to life.

Also Jeremy Craddock, author of the Jigsaw Murders, will be part of the series.

See HERE for the full programme or to book online.

All tours and talks are £10 per person.

You can also book in person at the City or Maritime Museums. Suitable for adults and young people aged 12+.