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    Towns & Villages near Carlisle
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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.

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  1. Hot Aire! Concert Band
    Hot Aire! Concert Band
    Hot Aire! Concert Band

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    Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR

    Telephone

    01228 591922

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Carlisle

    A free 2 hour outdoor concert in the grounds of Carlisle Castle. If the weather is wet you will find Hot Aire! Concert Band upstairs in the Museum of Military Life.

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  2. Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale
    Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale
    Blacknose Beauties National Sale & Show

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    Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RS

    Telephone

    07507600523

    shows@valaisblacknosesociety.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Join us at the 10th Anniversary Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale — the pinnacle event in the Valais Blacknose Society calendar, celebrating the famous Valais Blacknose sheep, often known as the "world's cutest sheep."
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    Two electric vehicles charging in a car park with a scenic backdrop
    Recharge on a multi-day Electric Vehicle tour of the Lake District

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    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…

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  4. Carlisle as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle Castle, as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle Cathedral, as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle Castle, as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle Cathedral, as Seen on the Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
    Carlisle – Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours

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    Carlisle Tourist Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Market St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE

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    01228 670578

    carol@greatguidedtours.co.uk

    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.

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  5. Lydia
    Lydia
    Why not come along and be entertained by Lydia and Ben

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

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    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    T, Carlisle

    Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Lydia and Ben to the Fratry Hall.

    A wonderful way to spend a Wednesday afternoon, come along enjoy lunch in the Cafe before or cake and coffee after! We hope to see you…

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  6. Reay's Minibus Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Reay's Coach Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Reay's Minibus Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Reay's Coach Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Reays Travel Centre Airport

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

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    016973 49999

    info@reays.co.uk

    Syke Park, Wigton

    Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of passengers, ideal for airport pick-ups from Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and newly opened Carlisle Lake District Airport.

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  7. Isabella Briggs
    Isabella Briggs
    Do come along and support Isabella Briggs

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

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    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome IsabelIMG_1774la Briggs, for her first Organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral. Isabella has performed several times on the piano in the Fratry Hall, do come along and show your support for…

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  8. The Pantaloons: The Hound of the Baskervilles
    The Pantaloons: The Hound of the Baskervilles
    The Pantaloons: The Hound of the Baskervilles

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    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    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.

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  9. St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory

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    Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

    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.

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  10. Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Cathedral

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

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    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    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.

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  11. Victoria Ulriksen
    Victoria Ulriksen
    Organ Recital in Carlisle Cathedral - Victoria Ulriksen from Norway

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

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    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    We are delighted to welcome Victoria Ulriksen back to the Cathedral. She has kindly agreed to perform for us once again as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral, and we very much hope you can join us and offer her a warm…

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  12. 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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    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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    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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  15. 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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    Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Monks & Mysteries Walk near Wetheral

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    Wetheral, -

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    -

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

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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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    Chances Park

    Address

    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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  19. Car Park
    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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  20. Car Park
    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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