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Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Castle Way, Carlisle
This massive structure can be seen from anywhere in the city. The amazing structure of this 900-year-old building is complemented by the fascinating events that have occurred here throughout history. Hour-long guided tours take you through various chambers and dungeons. You will see prisoners' licking stones (used in...
Category: Museums - Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Castle St, Carlisle CA3 8TP
This museum is a favorite attraction in the city of Carlisle. The downstairs gallery features varying works of art by local artists. Upstairs, you will find an exhibit illustrating 2,000 years of border history. Interactive activities are provided, including storytelling, art workshops, and children's events....
Cumberland Bird of Prey Center
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Bonshaw Grange, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway DG11 3LY
Daily presentations are offered regarding the fascinating behaviors, habitats, and routines of various birds. Included in the display are owls, buzzards, hawks, and falcons. In addition to the animated demonstration, visitors can hold some of the birds and see how they rest, bathe, and groom when they are not on...
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Visitor Center
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: 2 3⁄4 miles west of Greenhead off B6318. Signposted from A69, Carlisle CA8 7DD
Located on Hadrian's Wall, this fascinating Roman fort details the history of Birdoswald, beginning with the Roman epoch. Take a walk around this structure and you will see some of the most dramatic views in the Borderland as the River Eden flows by. Next to this spot is one of the most amazing sections of Hadrian's...
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Dacre St, Carlisle CA3 8UZ
Numerous recreational areas, great views of various attractions in Carlisle, and a Japanese garden maze are all included in this spacious public park. Locals and visitors alike enjoy this refuge as a place to run, compete, or merely unwind. The convenient location (only a few minutes walk from the center of town) is...
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Cathedral St, Carlisle CA3 8TZ
Built in 1122, the structure of this massive building consists of red brick, with gray stone pieces from Hadrian's Wall found throughout. Medieval stained glass on the famous East Window incorporates an array of glistening colors with intricate tracery. The old bell in the tower dates back to 1401, and the tower is...
Category: Museums - Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8JE
Built in the 14th century, this unique town-home is the last remaining building of its kind. Exhibits of typical medieval trade guilds, as they were when this was Carlisle's meetinghouse in 1400, consist of the butcher's, the tailor's, and the silversmith's. Added showcases include various children's games and a trunk...
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: North Carlisle
The wall covers a stretch of over 80 miles. There are numerous shorter segments provided for touring and hiking, the stretch from Birdoswald to Gilsland makes for a great excursion. Built in 122 AD under the commands of Emperor Hadrian, the wall outlined the northern border of the Roman Empire. The wall is very well...
Category: Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Off a minor road S of Lanercost; 2 miles NE of Brampton, Brampton CA8 2HQ
The stunning red sandstone remains of Lanercost Priory are nestled amid rolling hills of the beautiful Irthing valley, just out of town. Augustinian monks founded this Priory in 1166. Today, visitors can view various informative historical displays and the tombs of the Dacre family.
Category: Museums - Carlisle Attractions & Activities
Address: Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle CA6 4NW
CROSBY-ON-EDEN. Displays for this museum are found indoors and outdoors. Inside, visitors can study the intriguing exhibits that consist of an air raid shelter, a wartime airfield display, and other informational items regarding aviation. Showcased outside are actual planes and helicopters, including a Vulcan B2...
