Meet the Tudor cook as they prepare to make hot cross buns, find out about Easter traditions and decorate a craft egg.
Drop in any time to our free sessions between 11am until 12.30pm and from 1pm to 3.30pm. Help us celebrate the 400th birthday of the Judges' Lodgings as our Tudor Cook makes the mixture for the Easter Hot Cross buns. Smell the spices and hear about why hot cross buns were illegal in Tudor times. Then explore the craft supplies on offer, like googly eyes, feathers, tissue paper, pipe cleaners – and more! You'll have heaps of creative fun with paint pens as you decorate one of our fake egg blanks and make it your own this Easter. Plus, if you're visiting our museum be sure to have a look for the Easter eggs hiding around the house as you explore, and if you can find them all you'll win a sweet treat! No booking required.
Admission is free for under 18s and £5 per adult.
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Address
Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the season. The season is Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 16 November 2025. The building is also open for our Dark History tours throughout the winter and for pre-booked school visits and pre-booked private tours.
To enquire about booking a private tour please email judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk or see our What's On page for event details.
Exclusions and safety measures
Art Pass holders free entry applies to Museum only. Events may still be charged.
Refurbishments
The Judges' Lodgings now has a new Welcome Gallery to highlight the key stories of the house including the arrival of the Judges and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
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