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Special Tours for Schools, Colleges and Universities

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.

A lop sided house on the quayside in Lancaster
Historic stone dispensary building on Castle Grove in Lancaster with Georgian architecture and cobbled street
The 18th century Customs House now the Lancaster Maritime Museum - view of the portico

Schools

Bring lessons to life with our curriculum-linked history walks.
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 Slavery Story – Explore the 4th busiest slave port in England’.
Lancaster: City of Trade – Global connections, textiles, and the slave trade.
Hidden Lancaster – Secret alleys and everyday life in the past.

A lop sided house on the quayside in Lancaster
Historic stone dispensary building on Castle Grove in Lancaster with Georgian architecture and cobbled street
The 18th century Customs House now the Lancaster Maritime Museum - view of the portico
John O’Gaunt gateway at Lancaster Castle with medieval stone towers and archway entrance

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.

Freshers Week Induction Tours

Help new students feel at home from day one.
Our fun, friendly tours are perfect for Fresher Week or induction activities.

Example Tours

City Orientation Walks – Find landmarks, shortcuts, and student hangouts.
History & Culture – Discover Lancaster beyond campus.
Social Icebreaker – A relaxed way to meet fellow students.
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.

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.

  • Variable Routes
  • Public liability insurance carried
  • Risk assessments available
  • Guides have enhanced DBS check
  • Fun, interactive, and memorable
  • Tailored to your group's needs and goals
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