Lancaster Castle has been a prison since at least 1196 and is now partly open to the public. The notorious Pendle Witches trial took place here and the castle survived an attack by Robert Bruce and more than one royalist attack during the English civil war. Lancaster Castle is currently owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
1. Macdonald Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa (Bolton/Hotels in Bolton)
On the edge of the Pennine moors a collection of 18th century farmhouses looks for all the world like a village lost in time. With its cobbled streets craft shops booksellers antiques and local pub this is a bustling friendly community...
