Castle Quarter
Lancaster’s historic Castle Quarter includes not only a spectacular mediaeval Castle but also an ancient Priory, the Victorian Storey Institute -- now an Arts Centre, and the Georgian Judges’ Lodgings, the City Museum, the Cottage Museum, and the Maritime Museum.
Study and relax
The Castle Quarter is both a wonderful place to enjoy, with many excellent places to eat and drink, and a wonderful resource for literary studies here at Lancaster; and our students in the Department of English Literature & Creative Writing have many opportunities to make the most of this resource.
Free Opportunities
These opportunities usually include:
involvement in a summer Shakespeare production at the Castle (as an option within the third year of our BA programme)
an Undergraduate Open English Literature Seminar at the Castle, showcasing the work of selected students
a series of open seminars at the Castle, given by leading critics and scholars
an Open Theology Seminar at the Castle
a Late Mediaeval and Early Modern Symposium at the Castle
a series of open lectures and readings at the Storey, given by eminent authors,
a Literature and Religion Lecture at the Priory, given by celebrated writers and critics
our May Gathering in the Priory – a social event for the whole Department
In addition, postgraduate students can enjoy the University’s PG Study Hub at The Storey.