Walking Tour of Old Wapping, Carlisle
Join the Friends of Carlisle Victorian & Turkish Baths for a walking tour of the area around Carlisle’s historic baths building. Learn about old Wapping, the origins of the ‘bog road’ and why this area was chosen as the site for Carlisle public baths. The tour lasts approx. one hour.
Under The Influence Tours
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 […]
Historic Carlisle Guided Tours
Wander along ancient streets, uncover the city’s hidden secrets, admire the medieval Guildhall, and discover the historic significance of the Cathedral and St Cuthbert’s Church. Tours start at 1.30pm on the following dates: Wednesday 22 April Wednesday 20 May Wednesday 17 June Wednesday 22 July Wednesday 19 August Wednesday 16 September Wednesday 21 October Meet […]
Carlisle Ramblers and Fellwalkers
Please contact Pete Rutland 07534358550 or email rutlandpeter2013@yahoo.co.uk if you wish to come along or require more details
History and Mystery Tour at Carlisle Castle
The tour will start at 1pm, and last for approximately two hours. The tour is £8 per adult (£2 discount for MyCumbria members and up to four guests). Joint entry fees to the castle and Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life are still applicable. Entry to the castle is free if you are an English Heritage […]
Carlisle Ramblers and Fellwalkers
Coach trip from Carlisle to Threlkeld/Keswick with choice of 3 walks
Carlisle’s Unity Festival
Since 2016 local organisations have created this annual Festival together to celebrate inclusion, equality and diversity and promote unity and wellbeing across the whole community
The Winter City Walking Tour
Tours take place: Saturday 13 December 2025 Saturday 10 January 2026 Tours depart at 1pm. Meet your tour guide in the foyer of The Station Hotel. Tickets are priced at £10, which includes festive refreshments after the tour. MyCumbria Card holders receive a £2 discount for themselves and for up to four guests. You will […]
Carlisle Citadel Railway Station Guided Tours
You will first meet for a power point presentation that will be given in The County Hotel. If it is your first visit to this hotel, go early to see the Royal Doulton tiled ceilings and passageway and two impressive fireplaces in what was a Billiards Room c1894. Following the presentation, you will then walk […]
Carlisle City Ghost Tours
Tours last for approximately one and a half hours through the historic streets of Carlisle city centre. Please note this tour does not go into any buildings or under the railway station. Tours are recommended for ages 14+ (those under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult). Tours start at 8pm from the […]
