Welcome to Discover Carlisle
TURMA! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
At Bitts Park on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, witness the remarkable sight of 30 horses in authentic Roman cavalry formation. Cheer on the riders as they put their charges through their paces and perform feats on horseback, demonstrating their skill at arms to compete in the Hippika Gymnasia.After entering the Roman encampment you will pass through the recruiting house, where you will join either the red or blue team of supporters – choose your team and cheer them to victory!
Tickets on sale now, available from Visit Hadrian's Wall
Bryan Adams: Get Up Tour
The multi-platinum recording artist Bryan Adams will perform outdoors at Bitts Park on Saturday 15 July, as a continuation of his Get Up Tour. This is one of just a handful of outdoor shows the Canadian musician will perform in the UK in 2017.The outdoor show at Bitts Park is being organised by concert promoters, LCC Live, which brought Sir Tom Jones to the city in 2015.
General admission tickets are available from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (01228 598596), priced at £49 plus booking fee.
More details
Little Mix: Summer Shout Out
The world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, who have established themselves as one of British pop’s brightest acts, will play outdoors at Bitts Park on Sunday 16 July, as one of a series of ‘Summer Shout Out’ live shows.The outdoor show at Bitts Park is being organised by concert promoters, LCC Live, which brought Sir Tom Jones to the city in 2015.
General admission tickets are available from Ticketline, with prices starting from £37.50.
More details
Discover Carlisle and find yourself
Carlisle has been a significant place since well before Roman times and is currently the largest city in England by area with a population of over 100,000. The city is at the northern extreme of the North West of England only 10 miles from the border with Scotland and is the urban capital of the county of Cumbria. Carlisle dominates a huge area of geography with our nearest city neighbours being Newcastle 58 miles to the East, Glasgow 96 miles to the North, Lancaster 68 miles to the South with the Irish Sea to the West.If it’s fun you want from extreme sports to quality time with the family, we have the places to play, the attractions to visit and plenty of quality and quirky dining and drinking experiences.
We’re surprisingly easy to get to and the perfect centre to explore further afield, with the Lake District right on our door step.
.jpg "Sign showing directions and distance to attractions (©Stuart Walker Photography)")
Find Yourself
Carlisle has been a significant place since well before Roman times and is currently the largest city in England by area with a population of over 100,000. The city is at the northern extreme of the North West of England only 10 miles from the border with Scotland and is the urban capital of the county of Cumbria. Carlisle dominates a huge area of geography with our nearest city neighbours being Newcastle 58 miles to the East, Glasgow 96 miles to the North, Lancaster 68 miles to the South with the Irish Sea to the West.
If it’s fun you want from extreme sports to quality time with the family, we have the places to play, the attractions to visit and plenty of quality and quirky dining and drinking experiences.
We’re surprisingly easy to get to and the perfect centre to explore further afield, with the Lake District right on our door step.
If it’s fun you want from extreme sports to quality time with the family, we have the places to play, the attractions to visit and plenty of quality and quirky dining and drinking experiences.
We’re surprisingly easy to get to and the perfect centre to explore further afield, with the Lake District right on our door step.
Discover Carlisle
.jpg "Food & Drink (©Stuart Walker Photography)")
.jpg "Events (©Stuart Walker Photography)")
.jpg "Plan my Stay (©Stuart Walker Photography)")
.jpg "View our Holiday Guide, PDF 4.49MB (©Stuart Walker Photography)")
Stay and explore
Search Accommodation
Search Attractions
Upcoming Events
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 28 Jun | An Evening of Ghouls, Grime and Gruesome Deaths at Carlisle City Centre |
| Mon 26 Jun - Sat 1 Jul | Blithe Spirit at Carlisle Green Room Club |
| Wed 28 Jun | Carlisle Bell and Cumberland Plate Day 2017 at Carlisle Racecourse |
| Wed 28 Jun | Jam Night at The Source Collective |
