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

20Jul2024

Backing The Blues: 120 Years Of Carlisle United

Tullie 20/07/2024 - 10/11/2024

Backing The Blues: 120 Years Of Carlisle United

Backing The Blues: 120 Years Of Carlisle United

Join Tullie this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically towards the future).

7Oct2024

The Good Life

West Walls Theatre 07/10/2024 - 12/10/2024

The Good Life

This stage play by the Carlisle Green Room Club is based on the hugely popular sitcom.

9Oct2024

An Evening With Alan Johnson

The Old Fire Station 09/10/2024

An Evening With Alan Johnson

An Evening With Alan Johnson

In conversation with Paul Musgrave to discuss all aspects of his life and roles, past and present.

10Oct2024

The Vaselines

The Brickyard 10/10/2024

The Vaselines

The Vaselines were formed in Glasgow in 1987 by singers/guitarists Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee.

10Oct2024

A Celebration Of Adele

Carlisle Cathedral 10/10/2024

A Celebration Of Adele

A Celebration Of Adele

Prepare to be transported to a world of immersive candlelight entertainment.

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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

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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Yellowjacket

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

Mon 8 Jan
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Castlegate

Wed 7 Apr
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Lounge on the Green

Tue 28 Nov
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Davids

Situated in the centre of Carlisle, in a Victorian Townhouse, this comfortable, elegant restaurant offers the very best in fine dining.

Mon 26 Mar
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McDonald's

Fri 24 Nov
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Hungry Horse - Turf Tavern

Thu 23 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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Lanercost Tea Room

Fri 24 Nov
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Gallagher's Irish Bar

Fri 24 Nov
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The Creme Cafe

Wed 7 Apr
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Ruen Thai Restaurant

Fri 24 Nov
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The Old Engine House

Thu 23 Nov
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Boathouse Tea Rooms at Talkin Tarn Country Park

Fri 24 Nov
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Vinyl Cafe

Fri 24 Nov
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The Boardroom

Fri 24 Nov
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Franco's Ristorante

Fri 24 Nov
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Coco Mill

Home to hops and crafted cocktails, Fuelled with hearty feasts; All welcome to explore

Fri 24 Mar
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The Milbourne Arms

Thu 23 Nov
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Clubhouse & The 1Up Restaurant at Eden Golf Club

Fri 24 Nov
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