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

CARLISLE a 2000 year old city with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site

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Historic Carlisle

Historic Carlisle

Historic Carlisle

Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

/see-do/Walking-and-Cycling

/see-do/Walking-and-Cycling

/see-do/Walking-and-Cycling

Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Roman Carlisle

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Englands Historic Cities App

Englands Historic Cities App

Englands Historic Cities App

The State Management Story

The State Management Story

The State Management Story

World Class Angling

World Class Angling

World Class Angling

High quality golf courses

High quality golf courses

High quality golf courses

Events by Month

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Coming Up Next in the City

5Mar2022

Uncovering Roman Carlisle

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022

Uncovering Roman Carlisle

The stories behind the community excavation of Carlisle’s Roman bathhouse.

5Mar2022

To the Edges of Empire

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022

To the Edges of Empire

This exhibition features beautiful and important objects to explore the role of locations and people across the Roman Empire during Hadrian’s reign.

1Apr2022

Our Hadrian's Wall

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022

Our Hadrian's Wall

A new exhibition of photographs submitted by members of the public, exploring what The Wall means to people in 2022.

26May2022

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Join this fascinating 2.5 hour guided walk to uncover Carlisle’s heritage from Roman times.

26May2022

Steak Night Race Evening

Carlisle Racecourse 26/05/2022

Steak Night Race Evening

Steak Night Race Evening

Start your weekend early with a fantastic evening of Flat Racing.

Theme picker

Weeping Poppies Display

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

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.

More Information

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

Shopping in the city - Leading brands along with independent retailers

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Popular Eateries

The Creme Cafe

Wed 7 Apr
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Siam Thai

Wed 22 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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Nosey Cow Inn

Lovely conversion from old state pub to bistro and bar

Wed 29 Nov
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Penny Blue

Located on Carlisle’s first ever postcode, is restaurant and lounge, Penny Blue, located within the Halston aparthotel and the city's old 20th century post office building.

Mon 26 Mar
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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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Toby Carvery

Thu 23 Nov
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Shanghai Shanghai Oriental Buffet Restaurant

Fri 24 Nov
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The Old Engine House

Thu 23 Nov
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The Milbourne Arms

Thu 23 Nov
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Davids

Situated in the centre of Carlisle, in a Victorian Townhouse, this comfortable, elegant restaurant offers the very best in fine dining.

Mon 26 Mar
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Lanercost Tea Room

Fri 24 Nov
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The Crown & Thistle

Wed 7 Apr
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The Fleece at Ruleholme

They have created the look and feel of a traditional Lakeland Inn with state-of-the-art facilities.

Mon 21 Feb
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Clubhouse & The 1Up Restaurant at Eden Golf Club

Fri 24 Nov
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La Mezzaluna

Fri 24 Nov
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Amato's

A little taste of Sicily

Mon 18 Nov
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Gallagher's Irish Bar

Fri 24 Nov
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Lounge on the Green

Tue 28 Nov
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Fantails

Fantails Restaurant has a long and interesting history with its building originating around 1600 with many original features including wooden beams and panelling.

Fri 6 Apr
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