Picturesque residential areas, chill hangout spots, gyms, sports clubs, serene parks, and shopping centres - Lancaster is a blend of everything, making it a great place for students. Enjoy some amazing delicacies at Cafe Dolce, The Whale Tail, The Old Bell, Buccelli’s, The Music Room, The Courtyard Cafe, and Vincenzo’s Coffee House. Party hard at Lancaster Escape, The Crypt, Tipple Cocktails, Mint Cafe Bar, Runner Duck, Dram and Barrel, Cornerhouse, and Gallico Lounge.
Check out the Marketgate Shopping Centre, Sainbury’s, Maje Stores, and King’s Arcade for all your shopping needs. Sports fans can explore the Lancaster Bulldogs Wheelchair Basketball Club, Lancaster City Swimming and Waterpolo Club, Carnforth and District Otters Amateur Swimming Club, the City of Lancaster Triathlon Club (COLT), Lancaster Cycling Club, and Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.
Students looking to spend time with friends in a natural setting can visit Williamson Park, Ryelands Park, Greaves Park Woodland, RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Happy Mount Park, Leighton Hall, Lancaster Canal, Morecambe Bay, and Warton Crag. Love beaches? Do visit Morecambe, which is 20 minutes away from Lancaster city centre by train. It’ beautiful beaches that make it a perfect spot for summer trips with your friends.
Also, make sure not to miss the festivals celebrated in Lancaster. The Lancaster Music Festival, Lancaster Art Fair, and Lancaster Food and Drink Festival are some of the festivals that are sure to give you some unforgettable memories. All-in-all, Lancaster is a lovely city for students with its lively culture, scenic beauty, homely residences, and seamless transport connectivity.