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

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

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Coming Up Next in the City

2Nov2024

Christmas Events in Cumberland

02/11/2024 - 04/01/2025

Christmas Events in Cumberland

Christmas Events in Cumberland

At Christmas, there are many festive events happening throughout the Carlisle district and Cumbria.

23Nov2024

Sheila Fell: Cumberland On Canvas

Tullie 23/11/2024 - 16/03/2025

Sheila Fell: Cumberland On Canvas

Sheila Fell: Cumberland On Canvas

One of Cumbria and, indeed, the 20th century’s most significant artists.

27Nov2024

Hansel And Gretel

West Walls Theatre 27/11/2024 - 07/12/2024

Hansel And Gretel

Hansel And Gretel

Enjoy Carlisle Green Room Club’s traditional festive pantomime.

4Dec2024

Gabrieli Roar: A Grand Georgian Christmas

Carlisle Cathedral 04/12/2024

Gabrieli Roar: A Grand Georgian Christmas

Gabrieli Roar: A Grand Georgian Christmas

A festive exploration of English music for parish churches during the Georgian period.

5Dec2024

Murder: Staged Tour

The Old Fire Station 05/12/2024

Murder: Staged Tour

Murder: Staged Tour

Join research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather for an evening exploring the lies embedded in crime scenes.

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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

Popular Eateries

Lanercost Tea Room

Fri 24 Nov
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The Stag

Wed 22 Nov
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Royal Outpost

Thu 1 Jul
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La Mezzaluna

Fri 24 Nov
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Lounge on the Green

Tue 28 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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Spider & Fly

Mon 18 Dec
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The Creme Cafe

Wed 7 Apr
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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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Whytes

Thu 23 Nov
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Franco's Ristorante

Fri 24 Nov
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The Old Engine House

Thu 23 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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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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Belted Will Inn

Fri 24 Nov
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Sannas

Fri 24 Nov
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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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Masala Bazaar

Fri 24 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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