Lancaster Grand Theatre
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £12.50
WHERE
Lancaster
What it’s like
A proper old theatre in the middle of town doing pantomime, comedy, music and children's shows like The Littlest Yak.
What's on decides who this suits. There's pantomime and children's theatre such as The Littlest Yak alongside comedy, music and drama for the grown-ups, so check what's actually showing before you commit to a family outing. Babies up to 18 months get in free on a lap for the family-friendly stuff, but anyone older needs their own ticket, and once they're past 18 months or want their own seat, that's a proper ticket price too.
Doors open 45 minutes before curtain up, which gives you time to settle in, and it's worth using it because latecomers might not get in until a break in the show. It's a historic building, and that shows in the access: there are 10 steps down from the foyer into the stalls, and the foyer toilets are another 6 steps down, so it's not a quick in-and-out if you've got a buggy or find stairs hard going. Prams have to stay in the foyer rather than coming into the auditorium with you.
Full price is £25, with a £12.50 concession, and the box office runs Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm if you want to ring rather than book online. There's a café bar with vegan options including oat milk and sorbet, an accessible toilet with baby changing, and a hearing loop in the auditorium. Wheelchair spaces need booking directly through the box office so they can sort the ramp access and seating properly, and assistance dogs are welcome if you flag it when you book.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babes-in-arms up to families with older kids, depending on the show
- Pushchairs
- Prams and buggies cannot be taken into the auditorium but can be stored in the main foyer during performances
- Wheelchairs
- Up to 3 wheelchair spaces available by booking through Box Office
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcome. Notify Box Office when booking
- The stalls are 10 steps down from the foyer, and the foyer toilets another 6, so it is a lot of stairs for a historic building
- Coffee bar access needs 2 steps too
- Vegan options at the café bar include oat milk and sorbet
- Ring or email the box office rather than expecting to book everything online
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
Full price is £25, with a £12.50 concession rate.
Do we need to book in advance?
The box office is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and you can call or email them directly rather than booking online.
Is it OK to bring a baby or toddler?
Babies up to 18 months go free on a parent's lap for family-friendly shows. Over that age, or if they need their own seat, they need a ticket.
Can I bring a pushchair?
Prams and buggies stay in the main foyer during the performance rather than coming into the auditorium with you.
What if we're running late?
Doors open 45 minutes before the show starts. Latecomers might have to wait for a suitable break to be let in.
Is the building accessible?
There's ramp access at the side for step-free entry, and an accessible toilet with baby changing in the stalls. Wheelchair spaces need booking through the box office in advance since it's a historic building with steps in the main foyer route.
Can we bring our assistance dog?
Yes, just let the box office know when you book so they can seat you with enough space.
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