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The Judges Lodge has neither. Beer isn't expensive, but its not cheap. There isn't a Weakest Link machine, or even a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire machine. Or even some form of entertainment. Not even a TV. But it does offer....
Outside seating! Judges has a reasonably large area out ... Read review
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Advantages: Sitting outside Disadvantages: No really good beer deals
...face it, York isn't exactly the mutts nuts when it comes to having a good night out. Yes Rach, its a nice city, but its pathetic for the evening. So, us lot have resigned ourselves to finding taverns that dish up fine, cheap beer, preferably with a Weakest Link machine.
The Judges Lodge has neither. Beer isn't expensive, but its not cheap. There isn't a Weakest Link machine, or even a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire machine. Or even ... ...a reasonably large area out the front of the pub, in a paved garden, with nice trees, just in front of one of the pedestrian streets of York. You can sit and watch the world go by. It's very pleasant, and its basically the only reason we go there.
Also, its right across the street from Varsity, where you can get flyers for the Gallery. (One of York's pants nightclubs. Actually, I can't really say that, because I always have a good ... more
Well, in this opinion I serve up number four in what is becoming a rather interesting tour of mediocre York pubs. Lets face it, York isn't exactly the mutts nuts when it comes to having a good night out. Yes Rach, its a nice city, but its pathetic for the evening. So, us lot have resigned ourselves to finding taverns that dish up fine, cheap beer, preferably with a Weakest Link machine.
The Judges Lodge has neither. Beer isn't expensive, but its not cheap. There isn't a Weakest Link machine, or even a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire machine. Or even some form of entertainment. Not even a TV. But it does offer....
Outside seating! Judges has a reasonably large area out the front of the pub, in a paved garden, with nice trees, just in front of one of the pedestrian streets of York. You can sit and watch the world go by. It's very pleasant, and its basically the only reason we go there.
Also, its right across the street from Varsity, where you can get flyers for the Gallery. (One of York's pants nightclubs. Actually, I can't really say that, because I always have a good laugh there.)
Furthermore, Judges has recently been refurbished inside. Now its a bit nicer! They knocked up a few extra places to park your pint, basically, and done up the toilets. To be fair though, the toilets are absolutely excellent compared with the Northern Wall (see my review) and the Hansom Cab (see my review).
So. To get to Judges from my starting point for all directions - the Fountain, in Parliament Street. Head north, towards Browns. Head down the street, apssing Borders on your right, and you'll come to a square. Head across it, aiming for the Post Office. Then, continue north, and oppopsite Varsity is Judges. Easy!
So, to recap. I haven't been to Judges in 6 months, because its been winter. Go there in summer, for a quiet pint in nice surroundings.
Advantages: Fun, plenty to do, great resort. Disadvantages: It rained :-(
pool, trampolines, Japanese garden, cafe, and picnic area. Fantastic day out for the kids, all the kids love the splash park, so if you get a warm day get yourself there.
Maritime Museum - Lancaster Maritime museum was opened in 1985. It is in the former Custom House and covers the maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of Morecambe Bay. It does this with displays using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals.
JudgesLodgings Museum - JudgesLodgings is in the centre of Lancaster near Lancaster Castle and Lancaster Priory. It is a Grade I listed building and is Lancaster's oldest town house.
Docker Park Farm - Docker Park Farm is a working farm in Carnforth. It is home to pigs and piglets, lambs, rabbits, horses, ponies, and goats.
Williamson Park - Williamson Park ...
Advantages: A LOVELY FRIENDLY CITY Disadvantages: CAR PARKING
, an 11th century priory, this again is well worth a visit. Another tourist attraction is the grade I listed Judge?sLodgings, it is now a Museum of Childhood with a collection of dolls and games from the 18th century. Other museums are the Lancaster Maritime Museum, the City Museum, The King's Own Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Cottage Museum and Roman Bath-House, the River Lune Millennium Park,is , a 15km foot and cycle path, you can visit.
Ashton Memorialand the butterfly house in Williamson Park. where there are walks, lawns to play on, a putting green, an adventure playground, an ornamental lake, fountains, a waterfall and a large wooded area full of wildlowers. There is also the lovely Lancaster Canal that winds through the city, passing several pleasant canalside pubs and there are also calaboats thatoffer day trips on the canal ...
Advantages: Inexpensive and interesting Disadvantages: None
-residents is £3 per adult, £2 per concession and accompanied children free.
But it is well worth considering the Lancashire Xplorer Pass which can be bought at the museum.
Tne Xplorer Adult Season gives 1 years unlimited access for 1 Adult to the Lancashire Museum of your choice for £6 .
The Xplorer Adult Multi-pass gives 1 years unlimited access for 1 Adult to all Lancashire Museums plus 10% discount at Lancaster City and Rossendale Museum shops for £10
The Xplorer Family and Friends Multi-pass gives 1 years unlimited access for 2 Adults and 2 Concessions to all Lancashire Museums plus10% discount at Lancaster City and Rossendale Museum shops £18
As there are five museums (Lancaster Castle, Lancaster City Museum, The Cottage Museum, Lancaster Maritime Museum and The JudgesLodgings in Lancaster itself it is well worth thinking about ...
