Top Things to do in Carlisle
10 Sights & Landmarks in Carlisle That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Carlisle, United Kingdom including Carlisle Islamic Centre, St Michael's Church, Carlisle Cathedral, Walby Farm Park, Hadrian's Wall, Bewcastle Cross & Museum, Gallery Number Three, Carlisle Castle, Kirklinton Hall & Gardens, Brunton Park.
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1. Carlisle Islamic Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
It's for contemplating & also for resting to learn about life challenges with Islamic Nur linking in with Hikma. Light Knowledge + Wisdom: Other name's for this place of Worship are Various. To historical reports of Islamic and Quranic Scared Texts. The Islamic Muslim Centre can occasionally be SocioEconomic, Non-profit-making place. Without extra Tax. Situated: Off London Road on Edward Street. It's organisation purpose is for Health & Well Being of the local Islamic Community within the City itself. Carlisle Islamic Centre Look's to no direction of perfection in a friendly society. Postcode CA1 2HZ
2. St Michael's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Gooddayahead - Chester, United Kingdom
St Michael’s Church is very much worth a visit if you are in the Solway Firth area. The church is built within what would have been the site of one of the first Roman forts at the Western edge of Hadrian’s Wall so there has been living history here for at least the last 2,000 years. The actual church was built probably on the location of the Roman granary using stone from the fort and/or Hadrian’s Wall. However, what makes the church important is the sense of holiness because it is still very much a centre of active worship today. Unfortunately for the people of Burgh by Sands, the area was very attractive for Scottish cattle thieves – Reivers – and so the church was heavily fortified with a crenellated Pele tower. The idea – and a sound one – was that the church could be defended whilst the animals and non-combatants sheltered inside. With the Reiver clans unwilling to lose family members in fights easier targets were sought. The gun loop holes are still easily visible. However, St Michael’s is most famous for being the place where Edward 1 was laid in state after his death on the banks of the Solway Firth on 7 July, 1307. Edward, “The Hammer of the Scots”, was planning one more campaign north when he died of dysentery after a long stay at Lanercost Priory over the winter of 1306/7. There is a monument to him a few miles away overlooking the Solway Firth. There is a magnificent statue of Edward near to the church, in the local park. It is easily visible from the road as you head towards Port Carlisle. Please note that we have put approximate opening times for the St Michael’s church because Trip Advisor insists on specific hours. “During the day” would be better – and remember that on Sunday religious services are held.
3. Carlisle Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
Discover 900 years of faith and history the heart of Carlisle at one of The Border City's most visited attractions. Discover rare treasures, medieval paintings, stained glass and stunning architecture... Discover the turbulent story of the Borderlands - of kings, queens, bishops and rebels... Discover worship and music beneath our heavenly starlight ceiling... Discover peace and tranquility in the city centre... Discover more... Treasury exhibition, Gift Shop, expert Guides and Welcomers, and a treasure trail for young explorers. Free entry. Open daily.
Reviewed By frankart_10 - Lymington, United Kingdom
I love visiting cathedrals. I love the architecture, the magnificence, and the peace that they bestow upon the visitor. This is something a bit different. It's a very small cathedral, as cathedrals go. I'm not sure if it qualifies as being the smallest, but it will be thereabouts. It has an exceptionally fine painted ceiling, beautiful choir stalls of carved oak, and a wonderful organ, with majestic organ pipes. One might imagine, with all the stops out, the blast and vibration this makes must totally fill this small cathedral. There is good stained glass, a goodly collection of statues and monuments, and plenty of decorative silverware on the high altar and elsewhere. It's set in very pleasant grounds and adjacent to the cathedral is the old Abbey, currently undergoing a modern extension to provide a refectory snd learning centre. That I think is a good idea, but I"m not totally convinced by the design. The cathedral is pretty much in the heart of the city. Carlisle is not a large city, so it's walkable from almost any point in the town, and it's well worth a visit.
4. Walby Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Looking for things to do or places to visit in the Lake District & Cumbria? For children’s days out in the Lake District & Cumbria, Hadrian’s Wall or South-West Scotland Walby Farm Park has it all! Enjoy a family day out at Walby Farm Park!Fun for all the family come rain or shine! Walby Farm Park, just 4 miles from Carlisle and the M6 motorway (J44), is a great day out for the whole family. Exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends, including many rare breeds and Cumbria’s biggest indoor play area, there really is something for everyone! Families, schools, groups and birthday parties can ‘Meet the Animals’, take a stroll along the farm’s nature trail or just relax in our Curly Tails Cafe, open daily serving delicious hot and cold home-cooked food.
Reviewed By L1418VGlouiseb - Carlisle, United Kingdom
Just returned from a brilliant day at the farm park Christmas Experience. I booked online about 6 weeks ago. Was there with my 3 year old, 9 year old and my husband. I did think it was quite expensive (which has put me off in the past to be honest) but after being today it is worth every penny. The girls loved having the passports to get stamped at different stations. The elves were all fab specially the lady elf taking the pics of people at the snow globe. There was so much to do! Meet santa (who was so friendly and lovely) choose a present, make some reindeer food to take home for christmas eve, write a letter to santa, the nativity, the panto and to top it all off the girls got to choose a bear to build. We then went into the play barn for some lunch and they played in there for a couple of hours. Would definitely recommend this event and will be back again next year.
5. Hadrian's Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
Discover Lakeland provides bespoke guided tours along Hadrian's Wall. All tours are personalised to your interests and requirements. Transport and baggage transfers can also be arranged.
Reviewed By SarahC186534 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Well signposted locations and excellent facilities at Birdoswald Roman Fort! Parking areas along the way to view features of the Wall.
6. Bewcastle Cross & Museum
7. Gallery Number Three
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Online all the time for viewing and purchasing original art, and popping up as a walk in space once every couple of months. Gallery Number Three is an independent gallery exhibiting contemporary Fine Art in Carlisle, Cumbria. The only one of its kind in the city, the pop up is located in an elegant town house in a lovely and leafy part of Carlisle. The exhibitions the gallery hosts support professional artists from a national and international scene, including artists based in Cumbria. The visitor can expect to see: painting, ceramics and sculpture, photography, works on paper and mixed media. The work is curated by a small, professional and friendly team - typically over two spacious rooms and hallway. As a pop up, exhibitions are held for two or three days and will allow you the opportunity to view and purchase work in relaxed surroundings.
8. Carlisle Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,285 reviews
Reviewed By negativecamber - Broadway, United Kingdom
Carlisle Castle is such an interesting place to visit and has had such a turbulent history being so close to the Scottish Border. Mary Queen of Scots was kept prisoner there Bonnie Prince Charlie also had connections there and the Borders Reivers raiders who were around from 13th to 17th century. There is also a very interesting museum of Military Life dedicated to the Border Regiment their history right up to today. The museum is an extra cost on top of the castle entrance, but English Heritage members go in free the same as the castle
9. Kirklinton Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Built in the 17th Century and currently in the process of being restored to its former glory, Kirklinton Hall sits on a 12 acre site that features a beautiful part-walled garden. Also in this stunning garden is an orchard, nuttery, quince grove, Japanese Garden, bog garden, duck pond and palace, pigs, a yurt and gypsy caravan. A scented rose maze and rose terraces surround the great hall and the herb garden is utilised by the resident herbalist for traditional herbal cures. Take a walk through the woods to the Faerie Glen following the path down the side of the beck and the cascades of water. Relax at The Captain’s Seat, where you can sit and enjoy the tranquillity of nature and see the rock carving of the Faerie Princess’s face. Once done, come back to the café for a lunch made using the garden produce or a slice of cake with tea and coffee. Pick a trug full of produce from the garden or buy some of the plants we’ve grown to take back to your garden.
10. Brunton Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 303maureenw
son and daughter went to watch Lional Richie in concert at Carlisle United football ground. We have had Tom Jones, Elton John. Olly Murrs. nice and central for concerts. Alcohol and soft drinks very expensive.
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