Discover Carlisle - a significant place since before Roman times and the largest city in England

CARLISLE a city linking two world heritage sites

Cilla - The Musical

Cilla - The Musical

Cilla - The Musical

Cilla - The Musical

Cilla – The Musical is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of...

25/09/2018 - 29/09/2018The Sands Centre

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Carlisle Blues/Rock Festival

Carlisle Blues/Rock Festival

Carlisle Blues/Rock Festival

Carlisle Blues/Rock Festival

A weekend of top class, highest quality live music.

28/09/2018 - 30/09/2018Crown and Mitre Hotel // Old Fire Station

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Cumbria Pride 2018

Cumbria Pride 2018

Cumbria Pride 2018

Cumbria Pride 2018

This year’s event will be at a new venue and include a march, live music and family entertainment.

29/09/2018University of Cumbria, Brampton Road // Civic Centre

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The Great Cumbrian Run

The Great Cumbrian Run

The Great Cumbrian Run

The Great Cumbrian Run

Dedicated amateur athletes and one-off challengers can once again test themselves as the half marathon returns (photo ©News & Star).

07/10/2018Sheepmount Athletics Stadium

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Carlisle Fireshow

Carlisle Fireshow

Carlisle Fireshow

Carlisle Fireshow

The Carlisle Fireshow is in the top ten bonfire and firework displays in the country and attracts around 35,000 people.

03/11/2018Bitts Park

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Carlisle Remembers 1918

Carlisle Remembers 1918

Carlisle Remembers 1918

Carlisle Remembers 1918

The 100th anniversary of the end of World War One will be commemorated in the city with four special events.

10/11/2018Carlisle Castle // Market Square // Old Town Hall // The Sands Centre

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16Jun2018

Eden Rivers Wonder World

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 16/06/2018 - 30/09/2018

Eden Rivers Wonder World

Eden Rivers Wonder World

Join Tullie House as they explore the mighty River Eden's journey through Cumbria and the Eden Valley.

8Sep2018

Lest We Forget

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life 08/09/2018 - 25/11/2018

Lest We Forget

As the nation turns its thoughts to the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on 11th November 1918, this exhibition has been created to look at “Remembrance” in its broadest sense.

19Sep2018

Carlisle History Tours: Gruesome Tour

Crown and Mitre Hotel 19/09/2018 - 31/12/2018

Carlisle History Tours: Gruesome Tour

Carlisle History Tours: Gruesome Tour

If you enjoy the blood, guts and gruesome side to history then this is the tour for you!

20Sep2018

Historic Carlisle Guided Walk

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 20/09/2018 01:30 - 27/09/2018 04:00

Historic Carlisle Guided Walk

Historic Carlisle Guided Walk

2000 years of history in just 2½ hours.

21Sep2018

English Youth Ballet: Sleeping Beauty - Aurora's Wedding & Ballet Etudes

The Sands Centre 21/09/2018 - 22/09/2018

English Youth Ballet: Sleeping Beauty - Aurora's Wedding & Ballet Etudes

English Youth Ballet: Sleeping Beauty - Aurora's Wedding & Ballet Etudes

English Youth Ballet (EYB) celebrates its twentieth anniversary year. It has gained in popularity and has an established formidable reputation for classic and dramatic productions of the famous classical ballets.

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Weeping Poppies Display

The mighty border keep with over 900 years of history, learn more..

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Roman Bathouse - Stunning archaeological find

This site has been described as a "premier league" archaeological find - May 2017

Archaeologists have described the site as “simply stunning".

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.

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The dig is still ongoing and its future plans are still in the planning phases. You can learn more in our Roman Carlisle digital story, including a photo gallery of the dig and its many artifacts.

England's Historic Cities App

Artifact from the Roman Bathouse dig

Bringing Carlisle's History to Life

Carlisle is one of thirteen of England’s historic cities which have collaborated to develop an innovative augmented reality (AR) product that is set to bring heritage to life. .

Get a unique insight into the history of one of England's most stunning Heritage Sites

Weeping Poppies Display

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Nosey Cow Inn

Lovely conversion from old state pub to bistro and bar

Wed 29 Nov
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Thin White Duke

The Thin White Duke was created in 2010 on the site of an old Monastery.

Wed 29 Nov
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McGrew's Bistro

Wed 29 Nov
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Brewed Awakenings

Fri 24 Nov
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Bar Solo

Bar Solo is a classic contemporary bar with that all important vintage twist.

Wed 29 Nov
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The Old Bank City Pub and Chop House

Pub favourites and a meat lovers paradise washed down with Craft Beers, Wines and a selection of over 40 Gins.

Mon 26 Mar
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Circle Cafe Bar

Fri 24 Nov
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The Shabby Scholar

Come and enjoy a fantastic selection of home-made food at our licensed premises.

Wed 29 Nov
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Bartons Yard

The enticing aromas of artisan coffee and freshly baked pastries fill the air during the mornings, but give way to the comforting smells of homemade soup, fresh bread and the mouth-watering sight of...

Tue 28 Aug
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Amatos

A little taste of Sicily

Wed 29 Nov
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The Quarter Lounge Bar & Kitchen

Cocktails, Food, Snacks,Craft Beers, Good Wines & the all important BURGERS

Wed 29 Nov
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Coco Mill

Home to hops and crafted cocktails, Fuelled with hearty feasts; All welcome to explore

Wed 29 Nov
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The Sally

Wed 22 Nov
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Castlegate

Fri 24 Nov
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Sannas

Fri 24 Nov
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The Script @ No.4

Thu 23 Nov
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Hell Below Bar & Kitchen

A very popular bar in Carlisle's city centre offering ales, wines and cocktails and a range of wholesome modern dishes.

Thu 11 Jan
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The Old Engine House

Thu 23 Nov
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The Auctioneer

Wed 22 Nov
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Dutch Uncle

Fri 24 Nov
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