Lancaster

Home to 54 acres of parkland and beautiful woodland walks, the park will become one of your favourite places to go whenever you need to escape the modern city lifestyle. Williamson Park is also home to Ashton Memorial, one of the most iconic landmarks in Lancaster. If you want to add some fun to your weekends, why don’t you go on a boat tour through Lancaster Canal? You will be able to travel through Lune Aqueduct, which carries Lancaster Canal over the River Lune providing a sight worth seeing. Not only will you be able to navigate the waters, but you will also have options available such as fishing, canoeing or walking.

Social events

Music lovers will find themselves at home in Lancaster. The Lancaster Music Festival gathers amazing bands from Europe, America and the UK and offers live gigs everywhere in the city across 40 different venues. There is also a Jazz Festival that takes place every September and brings together local artists in the community. Enjoying some great music and meeting lots of new people is a fantastic way of starting the new academic year!

Shopping

The Assembly Rooms Emporium offers a mix of different stalls in which you can buy vintage and secondhand clothing, gifts, books and much more. You will also find a selection of the best cakes and biscuits made at the local bakeries.

For a more traditional shopping experience, head to Marketgate Shopping Centre where you will find the most popular retailers, bars and restaurants. Keep an eye on Marketgate’s website to find out more about events and the latest offers.

Transport

Moving around Lancaster couldn’t be easier; take the bus or walk anywhere you want!

There are also plenty of areas to cycle around or to go for a run in Lancaster. Some bus companies like Stagecoach offer student passes available for a term or the full academic year, making sure that you reach to all your favourite places spending as little as possible.