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

COMPETITION!
Peter Andre: Celebrating 25 Years Tour

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13Oct2018

New Light Prize Exhibition: Shining a Light on Northern Art

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 13/10/2018 - 27/01/2019

New Light Prize Exhibition: Shining a Light on Northern Art

A chance to see some of the North’s finest artists in Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.

3Nov2018

Percy Kelly: A Legacy

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 03/11/2018 - 24/02/2019

Percy Kelly: A Legacy

A new exhibition of previously unseen work by celebrated Cumbrian artist Percy Kelly is to go on display.

22Nov2018

Late Night Shopping

The Lanes Shopping Centre 22/11/2018 - 20/12/2018

Late Night Shopping

Late night shopping launches in Carlisle’s Lanes Shopping Centre on Thursday 22 November.

28Nov2018

Christmas Events in Carlisle

The Sands Centre // Carlisle city centre // Dobbies Garden Centre // Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery // The Old Fire Station // The Halston // Carlisle Racecourse // The Lanes Shopping Centre // Houghton Hall Garden Centre // The Hallmark Hotel // Carlisle Cathedral // Scalesceugh Hall // The Brickyard // Rocket Studios // Cakes and Ale Cafe // Walby Farm Park // Old Town Hall // St James Church 28/11/2018 - 12/01/2019

Christmas Events in Carlisle

There are many festive events happening over the festive period throughout the district.

10Dec2018

The Wizard of Oz

The Sands Centre 10/12/2018 - 31/12/2018

The Wizard of Oz

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.