cities in England to visit. With centuries of history, markets and even castles, it’s the kind of city that’s well worth a little gander whilst within the North of England.
Now, although you might not be visiting Carlisle on a dedicated trip, it’s the kind of city that’s really easy to tag-along to a wider trip of the region.
So, to help you get the most out of your time in the city, I wanted to share a few gems that we love. This way, you can focus on that all-important exploring!
Here, you can take a gander through the grounds via one of the tours that happen most days. Once inside, you’ll get to see the castle’s medieval rooms, the turret where Mary, Queen of Scots, was once held captive!
Now, you can choose to walk the full stretch of the wall trails (though, this will take about two days). Obviously, for this, you will need to leave the Carlisle but it’s well worth seeing at least parts of the wall.
1.) Carlisle Castle
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It’s steeped in history and well worth a nosey around once you’re here.
Predominantly Gothic, the Carlisle Cathedral is regarded as the second smallest cathedral in England. Though, when it comes to Cathedrals, size isn’t always everything!
So, Aviation enthusiasts will be in for a treat at the Solway Aviation Museum! If that’s you, you’re gonna love this place. If not, you might wanna give it a miss.
Nestled in between the castle and the cathedral, the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is a total favourite to visit when strolling the city.
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For us, we’d recommend getting the Day Ranger train ticket at the train station. This allows you to hop on and off as many times as you’d like for the day – which is great for exploring.
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2.) Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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6.) Dive into the parks
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8.) Settle-Carlisle Railway
Here, you’ll be able to for a stroll around the trails following the River Eden. You might even spot the 1800s folly that’s just beyond the Rickerby Retreat!
Hadrian’s Wall is perhaps the most important piece of history of Carlisle and the entire Cumbria region.