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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.
Small family run artisan bakery.
As EV (Electric Vehicle) sales outstrip petrol and diesel car sales for the first time, it looks…
Award winning artisan charcuterie made using high welfare meats. Plastic free packaging.
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 5 - Maryport to Carlisle- Solway Coast to City Stay Discover…
Kingmoor North is a wildlife haven sandwiched between a growing industrial city. Assess by foot is…
Offering our award-winning butchery and deli along with a wide range of local produce, including…
The Walby Farm Park Gift Shop, “The Gift Shed” has been stocked with farm and countryside lovers in…
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.
Our Brampton Food Hall is set in a converted Victorian bank and offers our award winning butchery,…
Once the home of Carlisle's horse racing course, Kingmoor South is now a tranquil woodland situated…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Located on the Solway plain 6 miles southwest of Carlisle, Watchtree Nature Reserve is a haven for…
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket…
On farm vending machines, open 24/7. Selling fresh farm milk, shakes cheeses and more. Reusable…
Beginning at the Maritime Museum in Maryport, the walk climbs the sea brows yielding spectacular…
The Market Hall, Carlisle, one of the few covered Victorian Markets remaining in the Country has a…
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal…
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St…
12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…
A local landowner, Sarah Losh (1785-1853), designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her…
A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.


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12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I (Longshanks) lay in state in the church for ten days in 1307.
Burgh by Sands is a very interesting church with layers of history.From the 12th century and on…
Carlisle
Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur. The church of St Michael & All Angels is situated on a hill in the ancient parish of Arthuret and overlooks the market town of Longtown with fine views of the surrounding countryside.
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…
Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
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…
Maryport
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
Carlisle
Chances Park is specially landscaped to offers great views of the city of Carlisle. The main entrance to Chance's Park and the community centre is off the Wigton Road (A595) where there is a free car park for visitors. There is pedestrian access off…
Maryport
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna. Access is free all year round. Maryport Coastal Park can be accesses from Maryport south shore car park, which can be found near the Glasson industrial…
Carlisle
Petteril Valley Park is situated on the southern edge of Carlisle City, open all day, every day, all year round.
Carlisle
Kingmoor North is a wildlife haven sandwiched between a growing industrial city. Assess by foot is gained from Kingstown Broadway, Bankend Road, A689 ,Chandler Way, Coopers Way various entrances from Kingmoor Park and also from Kingmoor South Nature…
Carlisle
Once the home of Carlisle's horse racing course, Kingmoor South is now a tranquil woodland situated in the north of Carlisle.
Maryport
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
Carlisle
Hammonds Pond is a busy local park with many recreational opportunities. It is situated at Upperby, to the south of the City of Carlisle.
Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Carlisle Brewing Co is a small, family-run brewery based in Cumbria's capital city. We make beer because we simply love it - real ale is awesome! We've spent more years than we care to remember drinking real ale of all styles and flavours.
Wiggonby, Carlisle
Located on the Solway plain 6 miles southwest of Carlisle, Watchtree Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife and a community asset for all.
W Walls, Carlisle
Discover a hidden gem in the historic heart of Carlisle—West Walls Brewing Co., Cumbria’s first city-centre microbrewery nestled within the iconic Twisted Wheel nightclub. Our venue blends rich history with modern flair, offering tourists an…
Maryport
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors. Look out for this pirate-themed adventure play area next door to the Lake District Coast Aquarium on the Harbourside in Maryport.
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