Judges Lodgings Museum — Attraction in Lancaster

This small museum is well worth a visit. The building was used by judges when presiding over the trials in nearby Lancaster Castle, and most of the rooms are set out to show how they might looked in different periods, and also to display furniture made by the famous Gillows company based just across the road. An excellent guide in period costume gave us an insight into the building's history and what life was like for the judges who stayed there.

On the top floor is the Museum of Childhood, where you can see examples of children's toys and games from Victorian times to the 1980s.

For anyone with an interest in history this museum is well worth an hour of your time, especially as admission for adults is only £5 - and you get a discount on that if you've been on the tour of Lancaster Castle and...

This museum is a jewel that can easily be missed off a visitor's itinerary. First and foremost it is a preserved magnificent townhouse that was a family home before becoming a lodgings for visiting judges. It contains amazing furniture which, in itself, is worth the visit. Then there is a childhood museum section plus several rooms where children can draw or play some games. Mine was a solo visit and I relished being able to soak in the atmosphere. It is staffed by awesomely knowledgeable people who are happy to explain and give background history to anything on display. And critically, as far as I'm concerned, will leave you to wander if that's what you would prefer. I thoroughly recommend a visit, it is...

This is my favourite museum so far in Lancaster. Rich in history and I've learned a lot about Lancaster itself as well as the lives of the servants and judges that stayed here. What really stood out to me was the genuine passion the volunteers have for the museum and for their City - wow! I'm an avid museum goer, and was briefly a tour guide myself, and I have to say the volunteers here so lovely, genuine, and easy to chat away to - engaged and happy for questions! I don't necessarily revisit museums but I'd certainly come back...