A Troubadour Journey: Lindisfarne to Durham
In June 2025 singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones walked from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral via St Oswald’s Way and The Way of Light (Northern Saints Trail). Wending their way through a captivating landscape of coast, castles, valleys and mountains, these special routes transport the traveller through the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria, land of […]
Common Horizons – A Sense of Connection
This exhibition is about the inspiration we take from our local landscapes, and features the artwork of Jacqui Ridley and Lesley Mieras. Coast, marsh, woodland and fell – all will feature in this colourful collection of atmospheric art, in a variety of media including pastels, paint and watercolour. As well as art, there will be […]
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
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Make Memories this Mother’s Day 🌸 Families in Carlisle have joined us for traditional Sunday roasts for many years now and we’ve hosted countless special celebrations here. If you’re looking for somewhere to bring everyone together this year, we’re taking bookings for Mother’s Day lunch where you’re looked after from start to finish. đź“ž Call […]
Author Talk: Christie Watson
Join us for a wonderful evening with Christie Watson to talk about her crime novel KILLING ME SOFTLY. Christie has previously been a Waterstones Book Of The Month best seller with her memoir THE LANGUAGE OF KINDNESS about her 20 years working in the care industry. She’s now taking her experience and knowledge of the […]
Cramlington Train Wreckers – Workershop with Playwright Ed Waugh
Join us on Sat. 11th April to hear from internationally produced playwright, Ed Waugh on the Cramlington Train Wreckers workshop and talk on the infamous derailment of the Flying Scotsman that happened on 10 May 1926, seven days into the nine-day UK General Strike, when striking miners uncoupled a rail on the mainline Edinburgh to […]
Micala Trussler: International Women’s Day Talk
Micala is the mother of 15-year-old Holly Newton who was tragically murdered by her ex-partner in 2023. The charity Hollys Hope was set up in her memory. Event starts at 12.30pm. Left of the Mushroom are also planning on live streaming the talk via their Facebook page, if you are unable to make the event […]
Roman Women: In Carlisle and the Arena
Join us for an afternoon of talks with Alexandra Sills and the team from Uncovering Roman Carlisle to celebrate International Women’s Day. Alexandra Sills, Women in the Roman Arena We think of the gladiators of the Colosseum displaying their masculinity, ferocity and discipline but what of the women of the arena? What were their lives […]
