During the First World War, a vast ammunitions factory lay to the north - its thirsty workers besieging the pubs of Carlisle every night. In 1916, the Government took action and bought up all of the city's pubs, off-licences and breweries, and the so-called 'Carlisle Experiment' began as an attempt to discourage people from excessive boozing.

Find out more about this fascinating era of Carlisle's history on a guided walking tour around our local alehouses.

Tours start at 1.30pm on the following dates:
Thursday 23 April
Thursday 21 May
Thursday 18 June
Thursday 23 July
Thursday 20 August
Thursday 17 September
Thursday 22 October
Thursday 19 November

Meet outside the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre.

Please note, this tour involves several sets of steps.

Cost is £10 per person plus booking fee (children aged 16 and under are free).

Places must be booked through the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (in person or by phone on 01228 598596) or online via TicketSource.

Tickets available from Monday 9 March.

For further information, contact Anna Gray at Discover Lakeland by phone on 07557 915855 or by email at anna@discoverlakeland.co.uk.