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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  Lancashire  /  Lancaster District  /  Lancaster  /  Williamson Park

Williamson Park, Lancaster

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Built in the early 1900s by resident millionaire James Williamson, Williamson Park provides a touch of nature in the middle of the city. In addition to a lake and waterfall, you’ll also find a cafe, sundial, cycle path, public toilets, and many walking trails. Enjoy the view across Morecambe Bay from Ashton Memorial--made in honor of Williamson’s wife--the highest point in Lancaster. The park is free, but pay a bit extra to visit the butterfly house, reptile house, and aviary. Williamson Park is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
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  • By JonnyBallz1981
    Great park. Was very busy on a sunday but the butterfly house wasnt too bad. A bargain for only £4. Will be back 
    Great park. Was very busy on a sunday but the butterfly house wasnt too bad. A bargain for only £4. Will be back  more »
  • By Ana O
    Gorgeous park! It was easy to park and we visited Ashton memorial, which has a lovely view. There's a cafe, which we didn't go to, but we did visit the butterfly house, animal zoo and lovely beasts... 
    Gorgeous park! It was easy to park and we visited Ashton memorial, which has a lovely view. There's a cafe, which we didn't go to, but we did visit the butterfly house, animal zoo and lovely beasts...  more »
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  • By Gilsi Thompson
    Lots to do here when restrictions are lifted. Butterfly house, great parks for kids, beautiful monument and gardens to explore. Only £2 a day parking but only about 40 spaces so getting there early helps.
  • By Christine Burns
    Spent a lovely time here, much more than I was expecting. Well kept. Great cafe, had bacon bap and coffee sat out. Great views. Markers of what we could see.
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