Judges' Lodgings Museum

Built around 1625, this is Lancaster’s oldest townhouse and was once home to the chilling witch-hunter Thomas Covell. Covell was six times Mayor of Lancaster and Keeper of Lancaster Castle for 48 years. In this latter capacity he was responsible for the imprisonment and death of the Lancashire Witches (1612). The house ceased to be a family home in 1826 and became the Judges’ Lodgings house until 1975, acting as the home to visiting Assize Judges. Today as well as displaying Regency period rooms, it contains two distinct museums, the Gillow Museum where you will find displays on the history and products of the famous Lancaster cabinet making firm Gillows, and the Childhood Museum, the nationally acclaimed "Barry Elder" collection.

Opening times vary. (See website for times)

Shop, refreshments available, limited access for disabled users, admittance to guide dogs

Opening Times

Opening 06/04/2007 - 30/06/2007

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

Saturday 12:00 - 16:00

Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Bank Holiday 13:00 - 16:00

Opening 01/07/2007 - 30/09/2007

Monday 10:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00

Thursday 10:00 - 16:00

Friday 10:00 - 16:00

Saturday 12:00 - 16:00

Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Bank Holiday 12:00 - 16:00

Opening 01/10/2007 - 31/10/2007

Monday 13:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00

Thursday 13:00 - 16:00

Friday 13:00 - 16:00

Saturday 12:00 - 16:00

Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Bank Holiday - Closed

Tickets Information

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Leave M6 at jct 33 or 34 and follow the signs for Lancaster city centre.

Public Transport Directions

The museum is located in the city centre approximately 200yds from the bus station. The main Lancaster train station is within a 10 minute walk.