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Carlisle

Carlisle [1] is an English cathedral and historical fortress city located in the modern county of Cumbria, at the northern end of the Lake District and 10 miles from the Scottish border.

Travel to Carlisle & Visa Requirements

The M6 runs just through the outskirts of Carlisle, 10 miles before the scottish border.The West Coast line from London Euston through to Glasgow stops in the City. There is a smaller railway line going West to the coastal towns of Whitehaven and Workington. The railway line running east goes through to Newcastle-upon-Tyne after running through the Tyne Valley. There is also a direct line up to Edinburgh. Carlisle has a small airport. It is currently ( 2008) under consideration for development and routine passenger flights ( mainly to London) but at the moment is more a private airport.

Tours & Getting around Carlisle

Carlisle attractions and sightseeing

Landmarks

  • Carlisle Cathedral [2] - founded in 1112.
  • Carlisle Castle, Carlisle city centre, [3]. Maintained by English Heritage, Carlisle Casle was first established in 1093 by the English king William II and has guarded the border area for 900 years. Admission adult £4, children £2, concession £3

Museums and Galleries

  • Tullie House Museum, Castle Street, [4]. An excellent museum dedicated to all aspects of Border life and featuring great exhibits relating to Hadrian's Wall. Admission adults £5.20, concessions £3.60, child under 16 £2.60, family £14.50, children under 5 free'.

Carlisle city tours

Carlisle offers easy access to many parts of Hadrians Wall. The city runs just to the north of this historic landmark.

Visit the Cathedral, very impressive for a city of its size.

Carlisle souvenirs & shopping

Strawberry Fields: Very good second hand and retro clothing store. Near the Law Courts

Bookcase: A massive second hand book store - spans four floors and a basement and has a large stock of book, both fiction anf non-fiction as well as CDs and LPs. You could spend hours in here. Staff are friendly too. Located opposite the cathedral.

Carlisle Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Carlisle nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Carlisle cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

  • Swallow Hilltop, ☎ 01228 529 255(gm.hilltop@crerarmgmt.com), [5]. Heated pool, sauna & gym. edit
  • Willowbeck Lodge, Lambley Bank ,Scotby,CA4 8BX(From M6 take A69 to Newcastle.First exit to right and into village. Under railway bridge and turn right.), [6]. checkin: 10 pm; checkout: 11.00 am. Luxury b&b in architect designed house with private grounds. Evening meals available and fully licenced. Full access to the internet.£100.  edit

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This page was last edited at 18:34, on 20 October 2008 by Colin Corlett. Based on work by Dave, David, fiona hall and Ann, Wikitravel user(s) Jelse, Hkpatv, Huttite and Pjamescowie and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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