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 could be pardoned at the abbey if they enlisted tofight...

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 museum is located within Carlisle Castle, a superb Medieval fortress...

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 witnessed many turbulent conflicts and sieges. Visitors to the castle...

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 interesting features being the spectacular vaulted roof and the great...

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 the fantastic cathedral, of which there has been a part...

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 month of the year staging eleven national hunt meetings from...

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 oldest surviving buildings of the city. Displays feature Guild items...

At Lazerquest children over seven can unleash a volley of lazerfire in the intense battle zone, each game lasts for an excellent 20 minutes. The lasers are completely safe, and the center can even provide birthday parties. The game style...

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 fashion houses. Our fabrics are also available by mail...

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 the middle of the 20th Century. There are several...

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 House boasts many different attractions and features brought together in...