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As well as the vibrant city of Carlisle, there are some great towns and villages across the Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall area which are well worth a visit. In the west, Bowness-on-Solway boasts a coastal position and some of the most stunning sunsets across the region; while in the east, the charming market town of Brampton is bursting with character and history.
A bus route connects Carlisle with its nearby towns and villages, while if you’re feeling adventurous you can walk or cycle along the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, which begins in Bowness on Solway. You can also travel by train, with rail services across the area and a well-served train station in Carlisle’s city centre.
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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz night!
Starts at 7.30pm
With fiendish trivia questions on all sorts of subjects, picture round, music round and more this is the toughest quiz in town - to…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Leeds Male Voice Choir are a vibrant and dynamic choir of sixty that perform regularly across the North of England and Europe. Join the choir in Carlisle Cathedral for a magical autumnal evening featuring an eclectic mix of pop, folk, sacred and…
Carlisle
From breakfast to lunch, coffee to cocktails, Bartons Yard Café Bar is the perfect place to meet, eat & drink.
Carlisle
Offering our award-winning butchery and deli along with a wide range of local produce, including bread and cakes from Gretna Bakery and Brysons of Keswick plus wines and ales from several Cumbrian breweries. Also serving hot food and takeout coffee…
Brampton
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Samian Ware, Terra Sigillata, arguably the World's first truly mass-produced pottery. These workshops are designed for adults, no previous experience is necessary, but if you have made pots…
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
The wait is over… Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park is BACK!
Tickets are now on sale for 4–31 October – and you won't want to miss this year's patch!
Here is what is included with your day ticket to Pumpkin Picking on the Farm
Pumpkin Patch…
Carlisle
An out and back 10k run from Denton Holme, Carlisle, along the river path towards Dalston.
Carlisle
We are delighted to launch "Creating at the Cathedral" - a series of Creative Learning Activities for Adults, all of which will take place in the Undercroft.
There are many crafts and hobbies to try out including:
Block Printing - 31 May,…
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.
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
The Walby Farm Park Gift Shop, “The Gift Shed” has been stocked with farm and countryside lovers in mind. Our range of toys, books and gifts is complemented by a hand-picked selection of children’s clothing, which can be handy if you’ve forgotten…
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.
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,…
Carlisle
We are delighted to welcome Isabella and Charlotte to the Fratry, as they join forces to entertain us. Both have been closely involved in the life of Carlisle Cathedral over the years, and it is an honour to have them return to perform together…
Carlisle
Willowbeck Lodge is one of Cumbria’s best-kept secrets and offers a haven of tranquillity to guests. Just a stone’s throw from the M6 motorway and Carlisle city centre and within easy travelling distance from the Lake District National Park, our…
Carlisle
Vespers, an hour-long twilight performance of Rachmaninov's rich and sonorous All Night Vigil, in the resonant acoustic of Austin Friars School Chapel, by The Wordsworth Singers, directed by Andy McTaggart. Tickets £15 on the door. Under 18s and…
Syke Park, Wigton
Executive wedding cars, a fleet of coaches and VIP vehicles available for hire. Whatever your party size, we have a full fleet of coaches to suit your requirements from a 7 seater mini to an 61 seater single deck coach.
Syke Park, Wigton
Reays have grown to become Cumbria’s largest independent bus and coach operator, offering unrivalled quality coach and mini-bus hire.
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Buses to and through Wetheral:
75 Carlisle - Scotby - Wetheral.
The Abbey, Carlisle
ur series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Gloriana Choir to the Fratry Hall.
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral this autumn.
Climb up to our clerestory to experience the Cathedral in a unique way. Get up close to our medieval stained glass in the East Window and see the starry ceiling and the Cathedral…
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