Chapel Yard Workshop Unit, Castle Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN

Location

The Chapel Yard workshop unit is situated in a sheltered courtyard setting by the Castle's Medieval Keep. The Castle is within easy access of Lancaster's City centre, its shops and facilities and public transport links. It is close to Lancaster's main railway station allowing access to the west coast mainline.

The small, creative and vibrant community at the Castle includes an embroidery workshop, stone sculptor, University teaching space, and Atkinson's Castle Café. The Castle attracts considerable visitors for tours including access to the Shire Hall Courts and the Police Museum. In the summer months footfall can exceed 1,000 a day.

Description

A rare opportunity to rent a newly renovated 120 sq ft workshop unit in a prominent courtyard location in the centre of Lancaster Castle.

The preference is for local artisan users to complement and expand the existing community at the Castle.

Accommodation Text

Located in the shelter of the Chapel Courtyard, the 120 sq ft unit retains much historic character. The original old stone walls are exposed, Communal w.c. facilities are available for use by the Castle community.

Services

Services are surface mounted (electric heating) and flooring consists of a Gradus barrier matting footwell and an attractive sealed washable non-slip floor screed. Electricity use is monitored by way of a check meter and billed at quarterly intervals. Water supplies the unit.

EPC Information

EPC rating B

Extra Information

Lancaster Castle serves as one of the city's most significant attractions and benefits from a busy programme of events throughout the year, generating strong and consistent visitor footfall. Popular events include the Craft Beer Festival in May, Comedy at the Castle in June, the Lancaster Music Festival in October, and the well-known Light Up Lancaster celebration in November. These events attract large crowds from across the region and beyond, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere in the surrounding area.

In addition to these organised events, the castle regularly hosts school trips, guided tours, and cultural activities, making it a frequent destination for visitors throughout the year. As a historic landmark and focal point of the city, Lancaster Castle continues to draw significant pedestrian traffic, presenting excellent opportunities for nearby businesses to benefit from this steady flow of visitors.

Lease Terms

New flexible lease terms to be agreed with the Landlord.

VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.