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Oct 8, 2024 · Tick a few of these off and you’re in for an amazing time. Contents: Best Things to do in Carlisle, England. Carlisle Castle. Carlisle Cathedral. Hadrian’s Wall. Birdoswald Roman Fort. Solway Aviation Museum. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.
The TIC provides information on what to see and do, entertainments and events, places of interest, travel and transport, and where to stay. A £4.00 charge is made for advance booking of local accommodation at this centre. The Old Town Hall, Carlisle, CA3 8JE. Tel: 01228 598596. Email: info@discovercarlisle.co.uk.
- Old Town Hall. In the town center is Carlisle’s Old Town Hall. Built in 1669, the building is the focal point of the original market area in the city. Even though it’s no longer used for town council purposes, the pink building with detailed clock tower is now home to the Tourist Information.
- Do a bit of shopping. While Carlisle doesn’t have the same retail options it used to, the shops are still worth a look around. There are still some independent stores around English Street and the old Carlisle Market Hall.
- Carlisle Castle. Without a doubt one of the coolest things to do in Carlisle is spend time at the 900+ year old castle. Built in 1092, this defensive fort has pride and place near the city centre and mustn’t be missed.
- Museum of Military Life. Within the grounds of Carlisle Castle is an exceptional military museum. While only small, it details the border regiments of the region and the battles they fought in.
- Carlisle Castle. There may not be a castle in England that has lived through as much carnage as Carlisle Castle. It was established by the Normans on top of a Roman fort during the reign of William II at the end of the 11th century.
- Carlisle Cathedral. Consecrated as an Augustinian Priory in the 12th century, Carlisle Cathedral is the second-smallest cathedral in England after Oxford.
- Hadrian’s Wall. Carlisle is on the northern edge of the Roman Empire, beyond which were the lands of the Picts and other northern Ancient British tribes.
- Birdoswald Roman Fort. Maybe the best place to jump onto Hadrian’s Wall is Birdoswald, on a site that neatly encapsulates how this vast defence was configured.
Carlisle Cricket Club pavilion at Edenside was flooded in 2005 and 2015. the club commissioned archaeologists to carry out investigations into moving the clubhouse which uncovered evidence of Roman baths. The work has since uncovered significant archaeology and high quality find of a premier league importance. The dig is still ongoing and its ...
Carlisle Castle. Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR. Carlisle. Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. Today's highlights include the Prisoners' beautiful carvings, the exhibition and wall walk. More Details.
Aug 8, 2017 · 2. Enjoy the religious architecture of Carlisle Cathedral. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Diliff used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Carlisle Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Carlisle, and while it may be the second smallest cathedral in England, it still has an air of impressiveness to it.
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