{"id":5397,"date":"2014-12-10T16:18:16","date_gmt":"2014-12-10T16:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cityblock.co.uk\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2020-05-28T16:02:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T15:02:43","slug":"useful-places-to-know-about-in-lancaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cityblock.co.uk\/blog\/useful-places-to-know-about-in-lancaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Places to Know About in Lancaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> 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\u2019ve created this guide that references all the useful places to know about in Lancaster.<\/p>\n

Police Station<\/b><\/p>\n

In case of emergencies call 999, if, however, you have minor crimes to report please call 101.<\/p>\n

Website: <\/b>www.lancashire.police.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/p>\n

Thurnham St<\/p>\n

Lancaster<\/p>\n

Tel:<\/b> 01524 63333<\/p>\n

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Hospital \u2013 A&E<\/b><\/p>\n

We hope that you don\u2019t have to use it, but Lancaster\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Website: \u00a0<\/b>www.uhmb.nhs.uk\/hospitals\/royal-lancaster-infirmary\/<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Royal Lancaster Infirmary,
\nAshton Road,
\nLancaster,
\nLancashire,
\nLA1 4RP<\/p>\n

Tel:<\/b> 01524 65944<\/p>\n

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Public Transport<\/b><\/p>\n

Train Station<\/b><\/p>\n

Lancaster Railway Station has links to many of the major cities throughout England and Scotland, which is handy if you\u2019re heading home for the weekend or are looking to explore more of the UK.<\/p>\n

Website:<\/b> http:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/LAN.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b><\/p>\n

Meeting House Lane<\/p>\n

LA1 5NW<\/p>\n

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Bus Station<\/b><\/p>\n

Lancaster has a fantastic bus service which can take you directly to the university, Morecambe, Preston, Blackpool and even the Lake District.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/www.lancashire.gov.uk\/roads-parking-and-travel\/public-transport\/bus-timetables\/<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/p>\n

Lancaster Bus Station<\/p>\n

Damside Street<\/p>\n

Lancaster LA1 1PB<\/p>\n

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Tourist Information<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many exciting tourist attractions in Lancaster and throughout the surrounding areas; you can find out more about this at Lancaster\u2019s information centre based in the Storey Institute in the town centre.<\/p>\n

Website:<\/b> www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk\/visitor-information\/lancaster-visitor-information-centre<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Storey Creative Industries Centre,<\/p>\n

Meeting House Lane,<\/p>\n

Lancaster,<\/p>\n

LA1 1TH
\nTel:<\/b> (01524) 582394<\/p>\n

Fax: <\/b>(01524) 382849<\/p>\n

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Library<\/b><\/p>\n

Lancaster\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Website: <\/b>http:\/\/new.lancashire.gov.uk\/libraries-and-archives\/libraries\/find-a-library\/lancaster-central-library.aspx<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/p>\n

Market Square,<\/p>\n

Lancaster,<\/p>\n

Lancashire,<\/p>\n

LA1 1HY<\/p>\n

Tel:<\/b> 0300 123 6703<\/p>\n

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At City Block, we want all of the students staying with us to have the best possible experience; we hope that you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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