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

Art Trail and Open Studios

Art Trail and Open Studios

Art Trail and Open Studios

Art Trail and Open Studios

June 2019 will host the third Eden Valley Art Trail and Open Studios. This annual event, showcasing the diverse talent to be found in the...

15/06/2019 10:00 - 23/06/2019 16:00

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Yoga Day - Carlisle

Yoga Day - Carlisle

Yoga Day - Carlisle

Yoga Day - Carlisle

Back by popular demand, renowned Yoga teachers from the area are offering classes in Bitts Park.

23/06/2019Bitts Park

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Bell and Plate Day

Bell and Plate Day

Bell and Plate Day

Bell and Plate Day

Carlisle Racecourse presents the contest for the oldest sporting trophy in the world, The Carlisle Bell.

26/06/2019Carlisle Racecourse

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The Wildhearts

The Wildhearts

Creatively brilliant, The Wildhearts play a distinctive fusion of hard rock, perfectly complimented by contemporary melodies.

26/06/2019The Brickyard

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Armed Forces Day 2019

Armed Forces Day 2019

Armed Forces Day 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.

29/06/2019Carlisle city centre

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Cabaret Mechanical Theatre presents Fantastic Fairground Factory

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre presents Fantastic Fairground...

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre presents Fantastic Fairground Factory

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre presents Fantastic Fairground Factory

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

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

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Discover Carlisle with our Guides...........

England Historic Cities App

Telling the stories of heritage Carlisle, using innovative mobile technology.
Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Our country park is a great destination for the whole family, learn more
Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

Carlisle is the perfect base for Exploring the Wall
High quality golf courses

Some of the finest are situated in the Carlisle area
Historic Carlisle

A city steeped in 2000 years of history
Roman Carlisle

The northern frontier of a mighty empire that once covered the known world
Settle to Carlisle Railway

Probably the most scenic and impressive railway in the UK , find out more here..
The State Management Story

An amazing social engineering experiment right here in Carlisle
Walking and Cycling

Find out about our amazing local and national trails and cycling routes
World Class Angling

We offer world class fishing opportunities

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Coming Up Next in the City

15Jun2019

Art Trail and Open Studios

15/06/2019 10:00 - 23/06/2019 16:00

Art Trail and Open Studios

Art Trail and Open Studios

June 2019 will host the third Eden Valley Art Trail and Open Studios. This annual event, showcasing the diverse talent to be found in the Carlisle and Eden Valley district. .Venues will include studios, village halls, galleries and cafes around the entire Eden Valley and North Lakes.

Documents to download

EVAN Open Studios 2019-compressed(.pdf, 1.37 MB) - 76 download(s)

17Jun2019

Afternoon Flat Racing

Carlisle Racecourse 17/06/2019

Afternoon Flat Racing

Afternoon Flat Racing

Beat the Monday blues by joining Carlisle Racecourse for a day of flat racing.

17Jun2019

Carlisle History Tours: The City Tour

Crown and Mitre Hotel 17/06/2019 - 26/08/2019

Carlisle History Tours: The City Tour

Carlisle History Tours: The City Tour

The City Tour takes you through the historic streets of Carlisle, whilst trying to bring the ghosts of the past back to life through storytelling.

17Jun2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Gruesome Tour

Crown and Mitre Hotel 17/06/2019 - 28/08/2019

Carlisle History Tours: The Gruesome Tour

Carlisle History Tours: The Gruesome Tour

The Gruesome Tour is for those who like the blood and gore of the past.

20Jun2019

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 20/06/2019 - 26/09/2019

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

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

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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.

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

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