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

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Events by Month

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Coming Up Next in the City

2Sep2023

Maria Burton Exhibition

Gallery North West 02/09/2023 - 28/11/2023

Maria Burton Exhibition

Maria Burton Exhibition

“This world, these places, are special - they are not to be caught or possessed - they are for all of us.”

2Sep2023

Ruth Bond Exhibition

Gallery North West 02/09/2023 - 28/11/2023

Ruth Bond Exhibition

Ruth Bond Exhibition

Predominantly working in oils, Ruth employs an impressionistic technique that uses both palette knife and brush.

23Sep2023

Digging Deeper: Uncovering Roman Carlisle

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 23/09/2023 - 23/12/2023

Digging Deeper: Uncovering Roman Carlisle

Digging Deeper: Uncovering Roman Carlisle

Exciting materials from the latest excavations of the 3rd-century Roman bathhouse found at the Carlisle Cricket Club.

23Oct2023

Christmas Events in Cumberland

23/10/2023 - 06/01/2024

Christmas Events in Cumberland

Christmas Events in Cumberland

At Christmas, there are many festive events happening throughout the Cumberland area.

7Nov2023

The Carlisle Creative Winter Pop-Up Shop

Intro 07/11/2023 - 03/12/2023

The Carlisle Creative Winter Pop-Up Shop

The Carlisle Creative Winter Pop-Up Shop

Featuring the work of nearly 30 makers, with a wide variety of crafts and skills.

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

Popular Eateries

Romano Pizzeria

Thu 23 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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Brewed Awakenings

Fri 24 Nov
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Belted Will Inn

Fri 24 Nov
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Boathouse Tea Rooms at Talkin Tarn Country Park

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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Toby Carvery

Thu 23 Nov
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The Creme Cafe

Wed 7 Apr
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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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Shanghai Shanghai Oriental Buffet Restaurant

Fri 24 Nov
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Spider & Fly

Mon 18 Dec
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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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Yellowjacket

At Yellowjacket all drinking habits are gloriously catered for in an enchanted otherwordly encounter

Mon 8 Jan
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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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The Boardroom

Fri 24 Nov
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Nando's

Fri 24 Nov
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Whytes

Thu 23 Nov
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The Sally

Thu 14 Mar
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The Old Bank City Pub and Chop House

Pub favourites and a meat lovers paradise washed down with Craft Beers, Wines and a selection of over 40 Gins.

Mon 26 Mar
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The Sportsman Inn

Thu 23 Nov
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