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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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The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Eira Lynn Jones to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and…
Carlisle
Discover Venue Hire at Carlisle Cathedral – a historic gem in Carlisle. Choose from awe-inspiring spaces like the Fratry Hall, Undercroft, Prior's Room, and the modern Cathedral Café. Capacity for up to 600 guests. Create extraordinary memories.
Carlisle
Our flexible spaces sure to dazzle your guests are suitable for both large and intimate ceremonies and celebrations, with luxury accommodation available for when it’s time to rest your dancing feet!
Carlisle
Set on a 360-acre dairy farm, Cranstons at Orton Grange offers our award-winning butchery and delicatessen goods together with lots of great complimentary produce.
Brampton
Join us and our museum bears for the Ultimate Teddy Bears Picnic! Dress your teddy bear up as a Roman Emperor. Help Emperor Ted find all the food he needs for his picnic with our trail. Make sure to get a picture with Emperor Ted when you're done!
Sit back and relax as we take you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Hadrian's Wall by bus.
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
We’re sure that you will work up an appetite on your day out at Walby Farm Park so our café – ‘The Cowshed Café’ offers tasty home-cooked dishes made with locally produced ingredients – and all in a great setting in the beautiful Cumbrian…
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
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…
Carlisle
Carlisle College is a further education College serving the post 16 education and training needs of Carlisle and the surrounding area. It provides a state-of-the-art learning environment for students with a range of courses from Entry Level through…
The Abbey, Carlisle
A Songwriter's Adventure Along the Pilgrimage Trails of St Oswald's Way & The Way of Light.
In June 2025 singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones walked from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral via St Oswald's Way and The Way of Light…
Carlisle
Carlisle Racecourse in Cumbria offers thrilling Jump & Flat racing with feature meetings like Easter Saturday and Ladies’ Night, a lively atmosphere, scenic views, and fun for all ages awaits.
The Abbey, Carlisle
The concert is in aid of a local Carlisle Christian charity, Tree of Life Ministries. Their purpose is to reach out to the poor and needy in our community with the love of Jesus Christ. Their path is framed around 5 outreach branches of support -…
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.
Tarn Road, Brampton
Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park.
The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case.
How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure?…
The picturesque village of Wetheral stands on the River Eden near to Carlisle surrounded by unspoilt countryside with pleasant walks.
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.…
Carlisle
Buses to and through Carlisle:
38 Carlisle - Wigton - Silloth - Skinburness.
39/39A Carlisle - Wigton - Fletchertown.
71 Silloth - Kirkbride - Carlisle.
Caldbeck Rambler 73/73A Carlisle/Keswick - Caldbeck - Keswick - seasonal.
75 Carlisle -…
Carlisle
The Carlisle Cathedral Café sits at the heart of the precinct in the footprint of the medieval cloister, with unrivalled views of the Cathedral and Precinct. A fantastic setting right in the heart of this ancient city, you can enjoy hearty food made…
Brampton
Our Brampton Food Hall is set in a converted Victorian bank and offers our award winning butchery, delicatessen and hot food along with produce from lots of passionate Cumbrian food and drink producers.
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