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    Towns & Villages near Carlisle
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Towns and Villages Near Carlisle

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.

Explore the towns and villages around the area of Carlisle and along Hadrian's Wall and get inspired to learn more about this fascinating area.

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  1. Carlisle
    Carlisle
    Explore vibrant Carlisle, where a rich history combines with modern city living.
  2. Brampton town centre
    Brampton
    A peaceful market town surrounded by scenic walks and Roman ruins.
  3. Wigton Market Cross
    Wigton
    The historic market town of Wigton lies to the southwest of Carlisle and is well worth exploring.
  4. Bowness-on-Solway
    Bowness-on-Solway
    The coastal village of Bowness on Solway is a charming mix of pretty traditional Cumbrian cottages, houses and farms, hugging the shoreline of the Solway Firth.

 Hadrian's Wall  the northern frontier of the Roman Empire

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  1. Salt Marsh Lamb in butcher counter at Cranstons Food Hall in Cumbria
    Salt Marsh Lamb in butcher counter at Cranstons Food Hall in Cumbria
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    Cranstons Brampton Food Hall

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    1 Front St, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NG

    Telephone

    01697 72362

    enquiries@cranstons.net

    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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  2. St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Marys, Beaumont

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    Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EA

    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.

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    Museum of the Moon
    Museum of the Moon

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

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    +441228548151

    info@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit…

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  4. Day of The Dead - Supper Club
    Day of The Dead - Supper Club
    Day of The Dead - Supper Club

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    Bartons Yard at The Halston, Bartons Yard, 20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AB

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    01228 210240

    info@thehalston.com

    20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle

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    BARTONS YARD, CARLISLE

    FIVE-COURSE TASTING MENU

    A celebration of food, memory, and colour.

    A Mexican-inspired menu full of bold flavours and dishes made for sharing.

    FIVE-COURSE MENU £48PP

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    Reays Travel Centre Weddings

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    Reays Coaches Ltd, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9NE

    Telephone

    016973 49999

    jenna@reays.co.uk

    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.

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    Carlisle
    Carlisle City Centre

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    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8JW

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    01228 625600

    Carlisle

    Carlisle has a wealth of history and heritage to explore as well as fantastic shopping and spectacular countryside.

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    The Gift Shed at Walby Farm Park in Walby, Cumbria
    Walby Farm Park Gift Shop - The Gift Shed

    Address

    Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    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…

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    Hammonds Pond

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    Buchanan Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4PS

    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.

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    Petteril Valley Park

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    London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3EJ

    Carlisle

    Petteril Valley Park is situated on the southern edge of Carlisle City, open all day, every day, all year round.

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  10. Local Produce from Stonehouse Smokery in Moorhouse, Cumbria
    Local Produce from Stonehouse Smokery in Moorhouse, Cumbria
    Stonehouse Smokery

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    Stonehouse Smokery, Moorhouse, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HA

    Telephone

    07955632322

    sales@stonehousesmokery.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Award winning artisan charcuterie made using high welfare meats. Plastic free packaging.

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  11. Displays at Acantha Crystals in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Displays at Acantha Crystals in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Acantha Crystals

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    Acantha Crystals, 19 Fisher St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8RF

    acanthacrystals@gmail.com

    Carlisle

    At Acantha Crystals we sell ethically sourced and sustainably packaged crystals so that those seeking holistic healing and enlightenment can manifest their dreams and be their best authentic selves, thanks to mother Earth.

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    Car Park
    Castle Car Park, Carlisle

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    Devonshire Walk, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 8AN

    CARLISLE

    Pay and display car park with 321 general use spaces, 6 disabledspaces,1 motorcycle space and 16 spaces for Coach, Caravan, Minibuses, Motor Caravan and Camper use.

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    Car Park
    Wigton Market Hall Car Park (Water Street)

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    Water Street, WIGTON, Cumbria, CA7 9AN

    WIGTON

    Car Park with 203 spaces. Open 7 days a week.

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    Monks & Mysteries Walk near Wetheral

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    Wetheral, -

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

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    A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.

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  15. Lanercost
    Lanercost
    Hadrian’s Wall Visitor Information Centre

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    Lanercost Tea Room, Abbey Farm, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

    Telephone

    016977 41267

    info@lanercostexperience.co.uk

    Lanercost, Brampton

    Lanercost Tea Room's, Hadrian’s Wall Gateway Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point for your journey along Hadrian’s Wall, World Heritage Site.

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    Kingmoor North Local Nature Reserve

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    Chandler Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA30JQ

    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…

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    Chances Park

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    Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP

    Telephone

    01228 817200

    parks@carlisle.gov.uk

    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…

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    Kingmoor South Local Nature Reserve

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    Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9QH

    Carlisle

    Once the home of Carlisle's horse racing course, Kingmoor South is now a tranquil woodland situated in the north of Carlisle.

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  19. Cakes at the Boathouse Tearoom Talkin Tarn at Talkin Tarn in Brampton, Cumbria
    Cakes at the Boathouse Tearoom Talkin Tarn at Talkin Tarn in Brampton, Cumbria
    Boathouse Tearoom Talkin Tarn

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    Talkin Tarn Tea Rooms, Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN

    Telephone

    01697 741050

    talkintarn@carlisle.gov.uk

    Brampton

    The tearoom is located on the waterfront at Talkin Tarn and offers beautiful views from the balcony out across the water to the Pennine hills beyond.

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  20. Pies and Sausage Rolls from Pie Demand in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Pies and Sausage Rolls from Pie Demand in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Pie Demand

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    Pie Demand, Arch 1 Water St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AW

    Telephone

    01228 739940

    info@piedemand.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Producers of luxury topped pork pies, traditional meat pies, sausage rolls, pasties and quiche. Handmade in the centre of Carlisle.

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