Carlisle

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driving early morning and this happened just outside of carlise.
Carlisle Market Hall is a market hall located in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was built between 1887-1889 is one of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the country. It has been used as a concert venue; notable past performers include Uriah Heep, Iron Maiden, Genesis, AC/DC, The Who. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad
In the background is Hadrian's Wall, also called the Roman Wall, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the emperor Hadrian. A significant portion of the wall still stands and can be followed on foot along the adjoining Hadrian's Wall Path. The largest Roman artefact anywhere, it runs a total of 84 miles in northern England. Regarded as a British cultural icon, Hadrian's Wall is one of Britain's major ancient tourist attractions. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. #LikeALocal
Eden Bridge Gardens are laid out with planted borders, shrubberies and ornamental ponds, with numerous sitting places for quiet contemplation overlooking the City of Carlisle and the River Eden. Built using unemployed labour in the depression of the 1930’s, these gardens costs just over £3,000, the cost being kept down by the use of reclaimed materials. For some peculiar reason, Eden Bridge Gardens have been known locally for many years as the “Chinese Gardens”, however there is nothing Chinese in the design. The ornamental gardens are laid out with planted borders, shrubberies and ornamental ponds. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo
The Castle

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Where to stay in Carlisle

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Belle Vue

Though Belle Vue might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bitts Park and Magic Castle.

Belle Vue
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Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel

3 out of 5
4 English Street Carlisle England
$100 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$121 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent facilities and staff

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
Cumbria Park Hotel

Cumbria Park Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Scotland Road Carlisle England
$77 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$92 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Always clean and staff brilliant May be draft beer instead of bottle beer in the Bar

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

3 out of 5
Court Square Carlisle England
$53 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$63 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Carlisle England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Walby Farm Park and A World in Miniature Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We recently stayed at this lovely cottage in Carlisle with my two children and had an amazing time. The place was spotless, cosy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage had a lovely big garden with beautiful views, and there were some great walks nearby which we all enjoyed. ...

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Rose Cottage
Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms

Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms

Longtown Cumbria
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Longtown Library and Spoilt Spa at ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
What a fantastic Christmas
Where to start - We are 4 generations of a family, aged 11mths - 86 years old, all 24 of us. We celebrated our Christmas in beautiful Glingerbank house, staying from 23rd - 27th December. The house is just amazing, so well presented, everything you could possibly need to cook a huge Christmas dinner, ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms
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Popular places to visit

The Castle

Carlisle Castle

4/5(11 reviews)

Carlisle Castle is just one of the places to see in Carlisle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Carlisle Castle
Lovely garden

Bitts Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bitts Park, a lovely green space in Carlisle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Bitts Park
A very small museum most if not all aircraft outside, but does have a Vulcan there

Solway Aviation Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Solway Aviation Museum during your trip to Irthington. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Solway Aviation Museum

Carlisle Cathedral

5/5(1 review)

Carlisle Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Carlisle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Racecourse

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Carlisle Racecourse during your travels to St Cuthbert Without. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carlisle Racecourse

The Sands Centre

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at The Sands Centre, an entertaining place to visit in Carlisle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

The Sands Centre

Things to do

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

$130
per traveler
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle
Hadrian's Wall

Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere

$882
per traveler
Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere
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Reviews of Carlisle

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, clean, safe and historic town with an excellent culture and many entertainment, dining and transportation options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The castle and cathedral are outstanding! We were glad to have two days in Carlisle to explore.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The cathedral is so nice and the town is beautiful. It takes a half day to see around the town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Carlisle - now live here - just moved in this morning !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice town. We only stayed overnight so we did not have time to explore.

5/5 - Excellent

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The Romans did well

Cities near Carlisle

There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad

Hexham

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith

Photograph of St John's Church, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria, England
Photo by David Purchase (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Crosby-on-Eden

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Gretna

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