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Williamson Park & Butterfly House
Williamson Park comprises 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting walks and play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District. The Tropical Butterfly House, Mini-Beasts, Bird Enclosure and Small Mammal section will fascinate all the family and add a touch of the exotic to a visit to Lancaster's leading tourist attraction. Enjoy the pleasant surroundings of the Pavilion Cafe or browse around our Gift Shop packed with all kinds of exciting gift ideas.
Williamson Park includes the Ashton Memorial (a famous Edwardian folly on the skyline overlooking Lancaster) which was a gift to the City from Lord Ashton, set within the parkland created by his father, James Williamson. The "structure", as it became known locally, was a memorial to Lord Ashton’s first wife. The park was created out of the quarries from which came the stone for most of Lancaster’s buildings. Inside the recently restored Memorial is the Williamson Gallery, with breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District. All the facilities in Williamson Park are open daily.
For further details contact 00 44 (0)1524 33318.
Opening Times
2009 1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Sunday, 21st December 2008
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Season Ticket - 10 visits | from £30.00 |
| Season Ticket - 10 visits | from £25.00 |
| 2 Adults 3 Concessions | from £18.00 |
| Adult Ticket | from £4.50 |
| Concession | from £4.00 |
| Child Ticket | from £3.50 |
Road Directions
To reach Williamson Park by car, leave the M6 at jct 33 or 34 and follow the signs for Lancaster City Centre. Once in the city follow signs for 'Ashton Memorial' or 'Butterfly House'.
Public Transport Directions
There are two buses that can be boarded at Lancaster bus station, the bus number 25, takes 16 minutes to arrive at Williamson Park and the bus number 25A, takes 8 minutes to arrive at Williamson Park, available Monday to Saturday. Taxis are available Monday to Sunday.
Facilities
- Buy Recycled Materials
- Coach Parking
- Encourage Use of Public Transport
- Energy Saving Measures - Double Glazing
- Energy Saving Measures - Heating
- Energy Saving Measures - Lighting
- Green Lantern Environmental Policy Statement
- Open All Year
- Outdoor
- Protect & Encourage Local Flora & Fauna
- Recycling Policy - Garden Waste
- Recycling Policy - Glass
- Use and Promote Local Produce
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Café/Restaurant On Site
Parking & Transport
- Coaches Welcome
- Car Parking
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
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