Lancaster Walks – Education & Students
Lancaster is a city full of history, hidden stories, and vibrant student life.
Our guided walks are designed to engage, inspire, and support learning for schools, colleges, and universities alike.
Schools
Bring lessons to life with an educational city walk.
Perfect for history, geography, sociology, or general enrichment days.
Educational Value
History Brought Alive – From Lancaster Castle and the Pendle Witch Trials to the city’s role in trade and industry.
Curriculum Support – Tailored walks for primary, secondary, and post-16 students.
Interactive Approach – Quizzes, scavenger hunts, and storytelling to keep pupils engaged.
Example Tours
The Pendle Witch Story – Explore one of England’s most famous trials.
Lancaster: City of Trade – Global connections, textiles, and the slave trade.
Hidden Lancaster – Secret alleys and everyday life in the past.
Key Points
- Variable routes
- Public liability insurance carried
- Risk assessments available
- Guides have enhanced DBS check
Fresher Week Induction Tours
Help new students feel at home from day one.
Our fun, friendly tours are perfect for Fresher Week or induction activities.
What we offer
City Orientation Walks – Find landmarks, shortcuts, and student hangouts.
History & Culture – Discover Lancaster beyond campus.
Social Icebreaker – A relaxed way to meet fellow students.
Benefits for Students
Quickly feel at home in Lancaster.
Learn routes to shops, cafes, nightlife, and study spaces.
Make friends in a low-pressure environment.
Benefits for Universities & Colleges
Supports wellbeing and integration.
Structured, positive activity for induction week.
Flexible routes tailored to campus location.
Options
1-hour Welcome Walk – Quick orientation for large groups.
2-hour Social Walk – History, culture, and team icebreakers.
Custom Tours – Built around your student union or college needs.
Why Choose Lancaster Walks?
Family-friendly, student-friendly approach.
Safe, insured, and risk assessed.
Fun, interactive, and memorable.
Tailored to your group’s needs and goals.