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Things to do in Carlisle

Carlisle is a town located in North West England. Visitors can explore historic landmarks such as Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle. The area also offers cultural experiences at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery and the theatre at The Old Fire Station.

126 attractions & places to visit · Carlisle overview →

Carlisle Cathedral, Henry Willis organ installed in 1856 - geograph.org.uk - 8230979Flagship📷 5

Cathedrals · North West England

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Carlisle, is a Grade I listed Anglican cathedral in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was founded as an

👶carlislecathedral.org.uk
Carlisle Castle📷 5

Castles · North West England

Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Castle — castle in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Carlisle Cathedral - March 2016 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 4891518📷 5

Historic churches · North West England

Diocese of Carlisle

The Diocese of Carlisle was created in 11 April 1132 by Henry I out of part of the Diocese of Durham, although many people of Cumbric descent in the area looked to Glasgow for spiritual leadership. Th

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Abbey Gate, Paternoster Row - geograph.org.uk - 3020458📷 5

Museums · North West England

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, officially known as Tullie since July 2024, is a museum in Carlisle, England. Opened by the Carlisle Corporation in 1893, the original building is a converted Jaco

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Carlisle magistrates' court - geograph.org.uk - 6310954📷 3

Theatres · North West England

The Old Fire Station

The Old Fire Station is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

OS Cut Mark, Carlisle, Castle Street Wall - geograph.org.uk - 7257936📷 5

Vineyards · North West England

Luguvalium

Luguvalium — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Our Lady and St Joseph's Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · North West England

Our Lady and St Joseph's Church

Our Lady and St Joseph's Church — church building in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

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Looking toward Carlisle Airport - geograph.org.uk - 1309100📷 5

Museums · North West England

Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle Lake District Airport (IATA: CAX, ICAO: EGNC) is a small airport located 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Carlisle, England on a plain near the River Irthing. Originally opened as an RAF base in

Free👶carlisleairport.co.uk
Our Lady and St. Wilfrid's Roman Catholic church, Warwick Bridge📷 4

Historic churches · North West England

Our Lady and St. Wilfrid's Roman Catholic church, Warwick Bridge

Our Lady and St. Wilfrid's Roman Catholic church, Warwick Bridge — church in Warwick Bridge, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5127939📷 5

Abbeys & priories · North West England

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse — a Grade I-listed abbey in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶english-heritage.org.uk
Handy for swimming accidents - geograph.org.uk - 2732598📷 5

Theatres · North West England

Odeon Carlisle

Odeon Carlisle — a cinema heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Theatres · North West England

Vue Carlisle

Vue Carlisle — a cinema heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Earls Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7762564📷 5

Historic churches · North West England

Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre

Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre — a church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Former "Red Lion Hotel" - March 2018 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5703233📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5839349📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

peelhotels.co.uk
Crown Hotel, Station Road, Wetheral - geograph.org.uk - 7542290📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

crownhotelwetheral.co.uk
"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The road to Wetheral Priory - geograph.org.uk - 6752388📷 5

Caves · North West England

St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription

St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription — a cave broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Sign for The Boardroom - geograph.org.uk - 6147380📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Boardroom Public House

The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Crescent Inn", Warwick Road - September 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5525712📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Andalusian

The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

countycarlisle.com
Corby Castle📷 5

Castles · North West England

Corby Castle

Corby Castle — tower house in Cumbria, England, UK.

Grade I👶parksandgardens.org
Newby East from the bridge - geograph.org.uk - 207734📷 5

Historic bridges · North West England

Newby Bridge

Newby Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Carlisle station - geograph.org.uk - 3085133📷 5

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Train Herbs

Train Herbs — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Wall of Carlisle Castle on south side of Castle Bank - geograph.org.uk - 6894931📷 5

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Xylophone

Xylophone — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org
Edmond Castle📷 4

Castles · North West England

Edmond Castle

Edmond Castle — Country house in Cumbria, England, UK.

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Stick-on street art, James Street - geograph.org.uk - 6115548📷 4

Gardens · North West England

Carlisle Turkish baths

Carlisle Turkish baths — a garden in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

🐕carlislebaths.co.uk
River Eden - geograph.org.uk - 283745📷 4

Historic bridges · North West England

Warwick Bridge

Warwick Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Wall of Carlisle Castle on south side of Castle Bank - geograph.org.uk - 6894931📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Glockenspiel

Glockenspiel — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org
Cascade To West Of Corby Castle📷 3

Castles · North West England

Cascade To West Of Corby Castle

Cascade To West Of Corby Castle — Grade I listed castle in Wetheral, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.

Grade I👶
Eden Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Eden Bridge

Eden Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Outer Bailey Half Moon Battery, Flanking Wall And Bridge📷 3

Holy wells · North West England

Outer Bailey Half Moon Battery, Flanking Wall And Bridge

Outer Bailey Half Moon Battery, Flanking Wall And Bridge — Grade I listed wall in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK.

FreeGrade I🐕👶english-heritage.org.uk
Closure of Victoria Viaduct - May 2018 - geograph.org.uk - 5775324📷 3

Theatres · North West England

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The road to Wetheral Priory - geograph.org.uk - 6752388📷 3

Castles · North West England

Tempietto, Corby Castle

Tempietto, Corby Castle — Grade I listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Plaque on Ruleholme Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6611234📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Ruleholme Bridge

Ruleholme Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Benchmark on NE end of NW parapet of B6263 railway bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6959361📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Road Bridge At Cumwhinton Station

Road Bridge At Cumwhinton Station — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Cenotaph in Rickerby Park - geograph.org.uk - 1283247📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Cumberland and Westmorland Joint Counties’ War Memorial

Cumberland and Westmorland Joint Counties’ War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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St John's Church Houghton - geograph.org.uk - 6860975📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Houghton War Memorial

Houghton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕klondyke.co.uk
The War Memorial at St Paul's, Holme Eden - geograph.org.uk - 2938286📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Holme Eden War Memorial

Holme Eden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Benchmarked milestone on south side of Warwick Road - geograph.org.uk - 2493133📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Botcherby War Memorial

Botcherby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Benchmark on buttress of St Aidan's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2493192📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle

Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B6263, Cumwhinton parish - geograph.org.uk - 6055725📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Cumwhinton War Memorial

Cumwhinton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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All Saints' Church, Scotby - April 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5355163📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Scotby War Memorial

Scotby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Carlisle Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 3408625📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

The Deanery and Prior's Tower

The Deanery and Prior's Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I🐕
Arroyo Arms - former pub sign (July 2018) - geograph.org.uk - 5829227📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Captains Tower And Inner Bailey Walls

Captains Tower And Inner Bailey Walls — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I🐕👶english-heritage.org.uk
Communication in Rickerby - geograph.org.uk - 5943166📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Tower, north of Eden School

Tower, north of Eden School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Tower in City Wall, Devonshire Walk - geograph.org.uk - 6894865📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

West City Walls and Tile Tower adjoining at south-west

West City Walls and Tile Tower adjoining at south-west — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I🐕english-heritage.org.uk
Cenotaph in Rickerby Park - geograph.org.uk - 1283247📷 5

Memorials & monuments · North West England

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
Benchmark on ^16 Fusehill Street - geograph.org.uk - 2596636📷 5

Natural landmarks · North West England

University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria — a university in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Phone box, Linstock - geograph.org.uk - 5940406📷 5

Castles · North West England

Linstock, Cumbria

Linstock, Cumbria — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Elizabeth II postbox, Market Street, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5004109📷 5

Other places · North West England

Cumberland (unitary authority area)

Cumberland (unitary authority area) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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George V postbox on Houghton Road, Houghton - geograph.org.uk - 6360985📷 5

Museums · North West England

Houghton, Cumbria

Houghton, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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RAOB members club, Fisher Street Galleries and the Lane Bar - geograph.org.uk - 6147255📷 5

Hostels · North West England

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Tullie House, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5577200📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Field Gate Guardian, The Watchful Alpaca - geograph.org.uk - 7764267📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Crosby Camping

Crosby Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Entrance to Hadrian's Park, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5938554📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Hadrians Park

Hadrians Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Former "Queen Adelaide" pub, Botchergate - June 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5428140📷 5

Open-air theatres · North West England

Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland lowlands.

Entrance to Hadrian's Park, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5938554📷 5

Literary houses · North West England

Drawdykes Castle

Drawdykes Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Linstock Cottage at Linstock - geograph.org.uk - 4115827📷 5

Literary houses · North West England

Linstock Castle

Linstock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.