We have a lot going on at Lancaster Judges’ Lodgings. Below are just some of the events on offer.
Art Spotter Trail
Starts: 3rd April 2026
Ends: 17th July 2026
Take a closer look at the paintings on display at the museum as you follow the fun and thought-provoking prompts on the the free children’s art school trail, illustrated by Rose Blake.

June Victorian Tearoom
The June tearoom was another successful day despite the lack of sunshine. Regular visitors came and new guests from Latvia,…
Lancaster Day – Free Entry
Starts: Friday 12th June 2026 11 am Ends: Sunday, 14th June 2026 4 pm FREE, FREE, FREE! Enjoy free entry to Lancaster’s…
Lancaster Day – The Red Judges of 1826 Lecture
Starts: Friday 12th June – 12:00 PM Ends: 1:00 PM Celebrate Lancaster Day 2026 as we mark 200 years since the…
Treasure Hunters Family Fun
Starts: 13th June 2026 – 11 am Ends: 14th June 2026 – 4 PM Get stuck into history at Lancaster’s oldest town…
Washington in Lancashire – 250 years of the Declaration of Independence Lecture
Starts: Friday 26th June 2026 12 noon Ends: Friday 26th June 2026 – 1:00 PM What is the hidden connection between George…
Pop up Victorian Tea Room
Starts: 4th July 2026 11.30 am Ends: 4th July 2026 3.00 pm Victorian Pop up Tea Room View more events at…
Closing Circle: Stitching with Paupers, Poachers and Vagrants
Starts: Sunday 26th July 1.00 PM Ends: Sunday 26th July 2026 – 3 PM Closing Circle: Stitching with Paupers, Poachers and Vagrants…
Policing the past: Lancashire Constabulary 1840 – 1925 Lecture
Starts: Friday 31st July 2026 – 12:00 PM Ends: Friday 31st July 2026 – 1:00 PM Discover more about the police in…
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
28th August 2026 : 12:00-13:00
Crooks and Crime – The Petty Sessions at Judges Lodgings
Starts: 25th September 2026 – 12:00 PM Ends: 25th September 2026 – 1:00 PM Discover the petty small crimes people were tried…
Lancaster Castle: A brief history lecture
Starts: 2nd October 2026 – 12:00 PM Ends: 2nd October 2026 – 1:00 PM Find out more about the monarchs, martyrs and…
Art Spotter Trail
Starts: 03 April 2026 Ends: 17th July 2026 Take a closer look at the paintings on display at the museum as…
The Lune Valley and the West Indies: Sugar, cotton and the Slavery Economy – Lecture
Date: 23rd October
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
What darker history lies beneath the story of this beautiful local valley? Dr Mike Winstanley is back with a special talk to mark Black History Month.
Cost is £5 which includes refreshments and entry to the museum.











