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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.
Our Brampton Food Hall is set in a converted Victorian bank and offers our award winning butchery,…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a…
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Add on 1 - Carlisle to Birdoswald - The Roman Frontier Discover the…
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 5 - Maryport to Carlisle- Solway Coast to City Stay Discover…
Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur. The church of St Michael & All Angels is…
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors.…
Petteril Valley Park is situated on the southern edge of Carlisle City, open all day, every day,…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
On farm vending machines, open 24/7. Selling fresh farm milk, shakes cheeses and more. Reusable…
The Walby Farm Park Gift Shop, “The Gift Shed” has been stocked with farm and countryside lovers in…
The Market Hall, Carlisle, one of the few covered Victorian Markets remaining in the Country has a…
Small family run artisan bakery.
Carlisle Brewing Co is a small, family-run brewery based in Cumbria's capital city. We make beer…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…
Discover Alston and The North Pennines AONB Travel along the A686, once voted one of the AA’s ‘Top…
Set on a 360-acre dairy farm, Cranstons at Orton Grange offers our award-winning butchery and…
Kingmoor North is a wildlife haven sandwiched between a growing industrial city. Assess by foot is…


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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…
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…
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.
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!
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.
Brampton
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
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
Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings. St Mary’s sits in the former nave of the Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1169.
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.
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.
WIGTON
Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution of the Monasteries for this church, when the local people successfully petitioned Thomas Cromwell to allow them to continue to use the church.
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.
Carlisle
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.
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.
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…
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.
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.
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,…
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