Lancaster Town Hall

Lancaster Town Hall in Dalton Square was officially opened on the 27th December 1909, by Lord Ashton.

It replaced the existing Town Hall, in Market Square, now the City Museum , as the then Lancaster Corporation had outgrown the building. The Corporation was unable to finance a new building but Lord Ashton offered to pay for a new Municipal building.

Lord Ashton was a local multi millionaire businessman and industrialist, who had made his fortune after inheriting 'Williamson's', his father's Oil Cloth and Linoleum business. Based on the Quay at Lancaster, 'Williamson's' exported their goods all over the world.

The Ashton Hall at the back of the town hall is a popular venue for concerts and events, and there are a variety of rooms, including the Banqueting Room, which are an ideal venue for your wedding ceremony.

To the side of the Town Hall is Lancaster`s War Memorial and gardens.

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Opening Times

Lancaster Town Hall (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Town Hall reception and customer services - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm from George Street entrance

Directions

Road Directions

M6 J34 then A6 from the North and J33 then A6 from the South into Lancaster City Centre.

Public Transport Directions

Train to Lancaster Castle Station on the West Coast Main Line. 10 minutes walk through city centre to Dalto Square. Al;ternative is Local Bus to Lancaster Common Garden Street, then two miutes walk

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