If you’re staying outside the city and need car parking in Carlisle, The Lanes car park is the perfect central location for a day of exploring. If you’d prefer to visit a lively Carlisle market, the historic Market Hall is a must-see. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and handmade designs to unique antiques. Craft markets pop up seasonally so check out the What’s On page to find out when these are happening. Beyond the city centre, you can visit Dobbies Garden Centre – locally known as Orton Grange. Browse plants, home décor, and gifts – and stop for refreshment at the much-loved Orton Grange café while you’re there. The shops in Brampton are a friendly and local stop-off whilst visiting Talkin Tarn or Lanercost Priory and the region’s farm shops are worth seeking out for local produce such as raw milk or grass-fed beef and organic meat.