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Gateway To

Carlisle is ideally located between Scotland and the Lake District, and both are easily reached by car or train.

To the north is Hadrian's Wall, a World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Just over the border are the Scottish towns of Gretna and Dumfries. East are the wild Pennine moors and the picturesque villages of the Eden Valley. The stunning landscapes of the Lake District beckon south; while westwards the Victorian seaside town of Silloth and the beautiful Solway Coast are attractions not to be missed.

Whatever direction you wish to go - north, south, east or west - Carlisle is the perfect base for exploration further afield.

At a glance

• Located between Scotland and the Lake District
• Easily accessible by car or train
• Hadrian's Wall to the north
• Gretna and Dumfries over the border
• Pennine moors and Eden Valley villages to the east
• Silloth and the Solway Coast to the west

Historic Carlisle...

Wherever you go in the city centre, you are walking in the footsteps of Brigantian tribes, Roman soldiers and countless generations of ordinary people that once occupied this great Border city. More details...

Accommodation...

Looking for a romantic weekend, Short Break, or family holiday? Whatever your budget, there's no shortage of accommodation in Carlisle, with hotels, hostels, self-catering or country-based campsites. More details...