Castle Hill
The castle and the Priory share a rise above the river on the western side of the centre, and the old town's street pattern fans out downhill from them.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Lancaster Map Poster & Print
54.0465° N / 2.7999° W
A compact old city on the River Lune, with a castle hill, a looping canal and a university campus to the south.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Lancaster in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Lancaster, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Lancaster at home
The map
About this Lancaster map poster
From above, Lancaster sits where the River Lune bends toward Morecambe Bay. The historic centre is packed onto rising ground on the south bank, with Castle Hill and the Priory at its western edge. The streets below it form a tight, irregular knot. A one-way traffic loop wraps around them, and the river curves broadly along the northern side of the city.
The Lancaster Canal gives the map a second waterway. It traces a quieter line through the eastern side of town, keeping to the contour of the land, and then crosses the Lune further upstream on a stone aqueduct. Several bridges link the centre to Skerton on the north bank. To the east, the green space of Williamson Park and the long line of the M6 mark the edge of the built-up area.
The castle has served as a court and a prison for centuries, and it is where the Pendle witches were tried in 1612. South of the city, Lancaster University fills its own campus at Bailrigg, a self-contained cluster of buildings and paths. A Lancaster map poster shows all of these layers together: medieval hilltop, Georgian streets, canal, river and campus.
- Population
- 47,000
- Coordinates
- 54.0465° N / 2.7999° W
- Elevation
- 23 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
River Lune
The Lune curves along the northern side of the city on its way to Morecambe Bay. The bridges that cross it tie the centre to Skerton on the far bank.
Canal and aqueduct
The Lancaster Canal runs through the east of the city along the contour of the land, then crosses the Lune upstream on an aqueduct, which adds a slower, steadier line to the street map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lancaster
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Lancaster
A map that means something
Lancaster is often a university city for a few years and a home for longer. A map of it brings back college walks, riverside evenings and the climb up to the castle. The river and canal give the poster a clear shape, while the old centre adds dense, fine detail.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a graduation year or the date you moved in. The poster comes in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Choose a $9 digital download in six sizes or a printed poster, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Lancaster posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Lancaster map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lancaster poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Lancaster poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Lancaster poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Lancaster poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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