Other places · North West England
Cumberland (unitary authority area)
In or near Carlisle.
Cumberland (unitary authority area) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Cumberland (unitary authority area) is a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Guildhall Museum is a historic building dating back to the late 14th century, featuring timber-framed structures and significant early timber-work. It serves as a museum and community hub, showcasing a vast collection of nearly one million items.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cumberland is a unitary authority area located in the Scottish Lowlands. It encompasses a diverse landscape and a range of communities, reflecting the region's historical significance and natural beauty.
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Background
History
Elections to Cumbria County Council were due to take place in May 2021 but were postponed by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for one year due to a consultation on local government reorganisation in the area. In July 2021, the government announced that the current authorities in Cumbria would be abolished and replaced with two unitary authorities in the form of an 'east/west split' of the county. Opponents of the reorganisation claimed that the proposal was pursued to benefit the electoral prospects of the Conservative Party. Cumbria County Council, which would be abolished under the plans, sought judicial review to prevent the reorganisation from taking…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8947, -2.9364
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA3 8TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 122 861 8718
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.tulliehouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cumberland (unitary authority area) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Carlisle
Towns & cities · 0.0 km
Guildhall Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
5 And 6, Greenmarket
Gardens · 0.0 km
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Hotels · 0.0 km
Carlisle Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Market Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Luguvalium
Vineyards · 0.0 km
Carlisle Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Old Bank Gastro House
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Diocese of Carlisle
Historic churches · 0.1 km
James Steel, Mayor
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Carlisle Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.1 km
Nearby
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Carlisle
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📷 3Museums · North West England
Guildhall Museum
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📷 4Gardens · North West England
5 And 6, Greenmarket
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Carlisle Cross
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Market Cross
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Where to eat & stay near Cumberland (unitary authority area)
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Carlisle City Hostel
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
County Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumberland (unitary authority area)?
- Cumberland (unitary authority area) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 8TP), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Cumberland (unitary authority area)?
- Cumberland (unitary authority area) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cumberland (unitary authority area)?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 8TP.
- Who owns Cumberland (unitary authority area)?
- Cumberland (unitary authority area) is owned by Cumberland Council.
- Is Cumberland (unitary authority area) a protected site?
- Yes — Cumberland (unitary authority area) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cumberland (unitary authority area) free to visit?
- Yes, Cumberland (unitary authority area) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumberland (unitary authority area)?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 8TP.