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

Win tickets for Jess Glynne:

Global superstar Jess Glynne will perform at Bitts Park, Carlisle on Sunday 4 August, bringing her instantly recognisable stardust and powerhouse vocals to the city.

For your chance to WIN 2 Gold Tickets + 2 Luxury Toilet & Bar passes, answer a simple question and enter your contact details.

Gold Tickets will give you access to the closest area to the stage, giving you the best possible view of the whole concert! In addition, the Luxury Toilets & Bar passes will give you access to a designated private bar and exclusive premium toilets.

The competition will close at midnight on Sunday 14 July. A winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries and contacted on Monday 15 July. If the winner cannot be contacted, an alternative winner will be selected.

27Jun2019

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 27/06/2019 - 26/09/2019

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Join this fascinating 2½-hour guided walk to uncover Carlisle’s heritage from Roman times.

29Jun2019

Armed Forces Day 2019

Carlisle city centre 29/06/2019

Armed Forces Day 2019

This is a national celebration to show the public’s appreciation of the UK's Armed Forces - past, present and future.

29Jun2019

Fantastic Fairground Factory

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 29/06/2019 - 06/10/2019

Fantastic Fairground Factory

Discover the secrets of the fairground with exhibits designed to baffle, bemuse and bewilder.

29Jun2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Village Tour

Crown and Mitre Hotel 29/06/2019 - 24/08/2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Village Tour

The Village Tour is for those wanting a relaxed and interesting drive out in a beautiful car with time to visit some stunning locations.

29Jun2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Roman Tour

Crown and Mitre Hotel 29/06/2019 - 25/08/2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Roman Tour

The Roman Tour details the recent discovery of a Roman Bathhouse and the location of the largest fort on Hadrian's Wall.

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.