Group homestays in Lancaster
We arrange group homestays in Lancaster for schools and youth groups, working with experienced host families across the area. The city is located in Lancashire, a historic city in northwest England.
Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire, set on the River Lune in North West England. This historic city features fine Georgian architecture, a medieval castle, and a thriving cultural scene centred around its university and arts venues.
Lancaster offers an excellent range of museums, theatres, and galleries, along with historic landmarks and attractive riverside walks. The city provides a gateway to the Lake District and the beautiful Lancashire coast.
What group leaders need to know
Every group is quoted individually, because centre, dates and numbers all move the price. The practical arrangements are the same wherever your group stays.
Students stay with host families in twos, threes and fours. Group leaders and other adults travelling with the group can have single rooms if any are free when you book.
We suggest full board: breakfast and dinner at the family’s table, and a packed lunch to take out for the day. Half board, without the packed lunch, is also an option.
A local organiser is at the meeting point each morning and evening. Students are handed over between host families and group leaders with someone responsible present both times.
Airport transfers can be arranged for the whole group by taxi, minibus or coach. Ask for a quotation when you enquire.
Hosts who take students under 18 are DBS checked, and our safeguarding policies cover every group placement.
Larger groups pay less per person. A deposit of 20% of the total or £500, whichever is higher, holds the booking. The balance is due 28 days before arrival.
Send us your dates, group size and anything the group needs, and we will come back with a quote for Lancaster. See the group booking FAQs for the finer points.
What to see and do
- Lancaster Castle A medieval castle with over 1,000 years of history, used as a crown court and prison until 2011. Now open for tours revealing its fascinating past.
- Ashton Memorial A striking Edwardian Baroque folly in Williamson Park, built as a memorial in 1909. Often called the 'Taj Mahal of the North' for its impressive dome.
- Lancaster City Museum A museum in the Old Town Hall showcasing Lancaster's history from Roman times to the present, including its connections to the transatlantic slave trade.
- Maritime Museum Housed in the former Custom House on the quayside, exploring Lancaster's maritime heritage and role as a major port for trade with the Americas.
Getting around
Lancaster has good transport links, with rail services on the West Coast Main Line to London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and the Lake District.
How to book
Tell us about your group
Complete the enquiry form with your group size, preferred dates, and any special requirements.
Review suitable options
Suitable accommodation options are identified based on your requirements, using host families experienced with group stays.
Confirm arrangements
Once you're happy to proceed, arrangements are confirmed and full arrival information is shared ahead of your group's stay.
About our group accommodation
London Homestays works with experienced local coordinators and vetted host families across the UK. Our network provides safe, supervised accommodation for visiting groups.
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