Useful Places to Know About in Lancaster | CityBlock

As a student in a new city it is important to know where certain things are. We want every student living in our student accommodation in Lancaster to be as safe and as knowledgeable about the area as possible so that you can get the most out of your time at university. So we’ve created this guide that references all the useful places to know about in Lancaster.

Police Station

In case of emergencies call 999, if, however, you have minor crimes to report please call 101.

Website: www.lancashire.police.uk/

Address:

Thurnham St

Lancaster

Tel: 01524 63333

 

Hospital – A&E

We hope that you don’t have to use it, but Lancaster’s hospital and A&E is easily located should you need it for any health emergencies or accidents. Remember to only call 999 in emergencies; call the NHS helpline on 111 for minor health concerns.

Website:  www.uhmb.nhs.uk/hospitals/royal-lancaster-infirmary/

Address:

Royal Lancaster Infirmary,
Ashton Road,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 4RP

Tel: 01524 65944

 

Public Transport

Train Station

Lancaster Railway Station has links to many of the major cities throughout England and Scotland, which is handy if you’re heading home for the weekend or are looking to explore more of the UK.

Website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/LAN.aspx

Address:

Meeting House Lane

LA1 5NW

 

Bus Station

Lancaster has a fantastic bus service which can take you directly to the university, Morecambe, Preston, Blackpool and even the Lake District.

Website:  https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/public-transport/bus-timetables/

Address:

Lancaster Bus Station

Damside Street

Lancaster LA1 1PB

 

Tourist Information

There are many exciting tourist attractions in Lancaster and throughout the surrounding areas; you can find out more about this at Lancaster’s information centre based in the Storey Institute in the town centre.

Website: www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk/visitor-information/lancaster-visitor-information-centre

Address:

The Storey Creative Industries Centre,

Meeting House Lane,

Lancaster,

LA1 1TH
Tel: (01524) 582394

Fax: (01524) 382849

 

Library

Lancaster’s library is full of a range of books and is a great place to pick up a few excellent reads without having to head onto university campus.

Website: http://new.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/libraries/find-a-library/lancaster-central-library.aspx

Address:

Market Square,

Lancaster,

Lancashire,

LA1 1HY

Tel: 0300 123 6703

 

At City Block, we want all of the students staying with us to have the best possible experience; we hope that you don’t need to use some of this information and embrace living in Lancaster to the full! We hope this guide helps you to have a safe and enjoyable time, for further information or if you require any assistance please give us a call on 01524 541251.

Posted on December 10th, 2014