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Carlisle Attractions
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Carlisle lies 10 miles South of the Scottish borders at the confluence of three major rivers. It is the main commercial and industrial centre for northern cumbria and was originally established as a Roman settlement to serve the forts on Hadrian's Wall. Carlisle Castle, a mediaeval fortress, was built in 1092 and once served as a prison and is now the home to the Border Regiment Museum.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Border & Kings Regiment Museum
Two floors of displays tell the story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment from 1702 to date, with uniforms, weapons, silver, paintings, medals including 4 Victoria Crosses and much more. The...
 
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Carlisle Castle
The mighty fortress that is Carlisle Castle has watched over the city of Carlisle for 900 years. Situated at the western end of the of the Anglo-Scottish border, Carlisle has...
 
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Carlisle Cathedral
Founded in 1122, Carlisle Cathedral is an impressive building, dominating the skyline from across the city. The building is rich both in decoration and in history, with perhaps the most...
 
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Carlisle Cathedral Museum
Located close to the Scottish border, the city of Carlisle has enjoyed a long and interesting history. This museum is located within the treasury and tells the story of...
 
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Carlisle Racecourse
Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts of the historic, Borders city of Carlisle in Cumbria. Set in open countryside, the undulating course provides high quality racing every...
 
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Guildhall Museum
The Guildhall Museum situated in the heart of the city of Carlisle, has been the home to Carlisle’s historic Trade Guilds for over 500 years, and is one of the...
 
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Linton Tweeds
Come along to our showroom and see the sumptous fancy fabrics which are designed and manufactured at our mill in Carlisle for couture ladieswear and sold to many leading international...
 
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Solway Aviation Museum
Run by a group of enthusiasts and volunteers this museum brings together a wealth of artefacts and information related to British military aviation in the northwest of the country in...
 
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Tullie House Museum
Voted Enjoy England Silver Award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008. Enjoy a great day out at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle’s premier visitor attraction. Tullie...
 
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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse   (Approx 5 Miles)
Owned and maintained by English Heritage, this 15th Century gatehouse is all that remains of the Benedictine priory that was once such an important part of this community. Wrongdoers...
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Meadowbank Farm Artists Studio   (Approx 8 Miles)
Meadowbank Farm Artists Studio – a 21st century artists studio exhibiting paintings by Sue Glassford and other invited artists and a 17th century thatched Cumbrian longhouse. Please visit our web...
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Talkin Tarn Country Park   (Approx 14 Miles)
Talkin Tarn Country Park covers over 180 acres, 65 of which make up the tarn itself. The tarn is up to 42 feet deep and fed by underwater springs. Local...
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