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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North West England

Tullie House

In or near Carlisle.

Paid admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Tullie House β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Carlisle, The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, 'Putney Park Lane' by John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893) - geograph.org.uk - 7623472

Michael Garlick 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· 0.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Tullie House 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

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, the 12th-century gatehouse, and the museum dedicated to the Border Regiment's history.

Protected designations

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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tullie House is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features exhibits on local history, archaeology, and natural history, highlighting the region's cultural heritage and significance.

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

Coordinates
54.8955, -2.9406
District
Cumberland
Parish
Cumberland, unparished area
Postcode
CA3 8BB
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Nearest railway station
Carlisle β€” 0.8 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm

Sources

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tullie House?
Tullie House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 8BB), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
What is Tullie House?
Tullie House β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tullie House?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 8BB.
Is Tullie House a protected site?
Yes β€” Tullie House is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Tullie House?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 8BB.