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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North West England

Guildhall Museum

In or near Carlisle.

Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Guildhall Museum β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

"The Kings Head", Fisher Street - March 2018 - geograph.org.uk - 5718106

The Carlisle Kid β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Carlisle Β· 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Guildhall Museum is a museum 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 2022

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Guildhall Museum is a historic building dating back to the late 14th century, showcasing its original timber-framed structure and extensive renovations. It serves as a community hub and houses a significant collection of artifacts, although it is currently closed to the public.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Guildhall Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA3. It serves as a regional museum, showcasing local history and heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8949, -2.9365
District
Cumberland
Parish
Cumberland, unparished area
Postcode
CA3 8TP
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Phone
+44 122 861 8718
Nearest railway station
Carlisle β€” 0.6 km

Sources

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Crown and Mitre Hotel

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Carlisle Cross

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Where to eat & stay near Guildhall Museum

Places to stay

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Crown and Mitre Hotel

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YMCA

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Carlisle City Hostel

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Hotels Β· North West England

County Hotel

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Hadrians Park

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The Old Bank Gastro House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Guildhall Museum?
Guildhall Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 8TP), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
What is Guildhall Museum?
Guildhall Museum β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Guildhall Museum?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 8TP.
Is Guildhall Museum a protected site?
Yes β€” Guildhall Museum is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Guildhall Museum free to visit?
Yes, Guildhall Museum is free to enter.
How do I get to Guildhall Museum?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 8TP.