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There’s no shortage of things to do in Carlisle and the surrounding areas, with something to suit every taste.
If you’re a history buff, you’ll be in your element here. Carlisle has witnessed centuries of history, and today there are lots of ways to learn more with museums, galleries and historic landmarks like Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle welcoming visitors. Nearby, the iconic Hadrian’s Wall - today a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is dotted with the fascinating remains of Roman turrets, towns and forts. Musems tell its amazing story, and allow you to see the remaining Roman artefacts up close. It's also a popular walking and cycling route, with plenty of places to rest and revive along the way.
As well as a rich history, Carlisle is blessed with some fantastic city centre parks bursting with greenery – perfect for a stroll, a picnic or a kickaround with the kids. The peaceful Talkin Tarn Country Park can be found just outside the city, as well as a whole host of attractions for all ages to enjoy. Want to get back to nature? There's plenty nearby offering lots for wildlife enthusiasts to discover.
If you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy, you’ve come to the right place. Carlisle is a great place for shopping, with all the big names you’d expect from a modern city alongside independent stores and cafes.
Come sun down, Carlisle has a bustling nightlife scene, with theatre shows, cinema, bars, pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
Whatever you are looking for and whatever the weather, there is always something to do in the great border city and its surrounds.
Discover Alston and The North Pennines AONB Travel along the A686, once voted one of the AA’s ‘Top…
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…
Beginning at the Maritime Museum in Maryport, the walk climbs the sea brows yielding spectacular…
Petteril Valley Park is situated on the southern edge of Carlisle City, open all day, every day,…
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really…
Kingmoor North is a wildlife haven sandwiched between a growing industrial city. Assess by foot is…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Small family run artisan bakery.
Award winning artisan charcuterie made using high welfare meats. Plastic free packaging.
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket…
A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
Hammonds Pond is a busy local park with many recreational opportunities. It is situated at Upperby,…
At Home Farm Butchers Shop, we take great pride in field to fork eating. Creating expertly crafted…
This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed…
Discover a hidden gem in the historic heart of Carlisle—West Walls Brewing Co., Cumbria’s first…
At Acantha Crystals we sell ethically sourced and sustainably packaged crystals so that those…
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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CARLISLE
This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed by ‘God’s Architect’ Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. The church retains all of its original elaborate architectural features, fittings and furniture,…
Maryport
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays of local and tropical marine life include a free round of crazy golf! Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle store, Radio control boats, Adventure Playground.
Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
CARLISLE
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal gardens, riverside walks, a children’s play area and splash park, running routes and sports facilities.
CARLISLE
A local landowner, Sarah Losh (1785-1853), designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her sister and parents. Influenced by the architecture seen on her Grand Tour of Europe, she created an original design that was very much at odds with the…
Brampton
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket loads of fun inside and out! With activities galore, delicious homemade food, a bit of retail therapy in the gift shop, and – best of all – the chance…
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Add on 1 - Carlisle to Birdoswald - The Roman Frontier
Discover the Colourful past and stunning rolling countryside of Hadrian's wall country. This out and back route starts from Carlisle and re-traces it's steps back to…
Crosby-on-Eden
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation Museum has something to offer. Based on the site of RAF Crosby-on-Eden, a former WWII fighter base, the museum has been painstakingly created by a team…
Brampton
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really does have something for everyone. Explore ancient woodlands, easy footpaths, glacial tarns. Enjoy tearoom treats, stunning views, family adventures.…
Brampton
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish Borders, Eden Valley, and English Lake District, so it should be no surprise that we have a wealth of artistic talent to call upon.
Market St, Carlisle
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some surprising stories and gruesome facts about Carlisle’s 2000 year history.
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 5 - Maryport to Carlisle- Solway Coast to City Stay
Discover Solway's outstanding landscapes, diverse habitats and rich heritage, the towns and villages along Hadrian's Wall and then onto the historic city of…
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is the long-distance footpath that runs through the World Heritage Site. 84 miles of glorious walking through rugged moorland, rolling fields and dynamic urban landscape. And if 84 miles sounds a little daunting,…
As EV (Electric Vehicle) sales outstrip petrol and diesel car sales for the first time, it looks like this cleaner and greener travel option is on the rise. So, you are all charged up, but where can you go? Well, thanks to the Low Carbon Lake…
BRAMPTON
A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner and the only church designed by preRaphaelite architect Philip Webb.
Beginning at the Maritime Museum in Maryport, the walk climbs the sea brows yielding spectacular views of the historic town and the wide Solway Firth beyond. The route meanders to the north into the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,…
Discover Alston and The North Pennines AONB Travel along the A686, once voted one of the AA’s ‘Top 10 Most Scenic Routes’ and discover the many hidden treasures in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all within easy access of the M6!
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
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