Public art & sculpture · North West England
Cracker Packers
In or near Carlisle.
Cracker Packers — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cracker Packers is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Carlisle Castle is a historic fortress that has played a significant role in the conflicts between England and Scotland. Visitors can explore its impressive structures, including the Tudor battery and the 12th-century gatehouse, as well as the Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life located within the castle.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cracker Packers is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features distinctive sculptures that reflect local culture and heritage. The artwork contributes to the region's artistic landscape and engages with community narratives.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8947, -2.9459
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA2 5TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5588995021 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cracker Packers?
- Cracker Packers is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA2 5TR), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Cracker Packers?
- Cracker Packers — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cracker Packers?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA2 5TR.
- Is Cracker Packers a protected site?
- Yes — Cracker Packers is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cracker Packers free to visit?
- Yes, Cracker Packers is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cracker Packers?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA2 5TR.