Outdoors & nature

Williamson Park & Ashton Memorial

Lancaster, Lancashire · Free entry

Victorian hilltop park crowned by the Ashton Memorial, with views to Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells, plus a butterfly house.

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Visiting

Opening times: Park open daily; attractions shorter hours
How long to allow: 1-2 hours
Best time to go: Clear evenings for sunset over Morecambe Bay
Accessibility: Hilly paths

Getting there

Address: Quernmore Road, LA1 1UX
Parking: Pay car park
Nearest station: Lancaster (approx 1 mile)

Places to stay near Williamson Park & Ashton Memorial

The Borough HotelLancaster · £££ · 1.1 km away

The Royal Hotel and BarLancaster · £££ · 1.1 km away Toll House InnLancaster · £££ · 1.2 km away Sun Street AparthotelLancaster · £££ · 1.4 km away King Street Seviced ApartmentsLancaster · £££ · 1.4 km away Crows HotelLancaster · ££ · 1.4 km away

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More to do nearby

CastleLancaster CastleLancaster, Lancashire · 2 km awayAdults £9

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