Top Things to do in Carlisle
What to do and see in Carlisle, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Carlisle, United Kingdom including Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Solway Aviation Museum, Watchtree Nature Reserve, Talkin Tarn Park, Bewcastle Cross & Museum.
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1. Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
The Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre offers activities lasting from 1 hour up to a full day, 2 day and 5 day course. All set within the beautifully landscaped 3 acre centre and adjoining farm land. Guests can opt for a family, couples, group or personal bird of prey experience all under the guidance of a fully trained falconer. With species includingHawks, Falcons, Eagles, Owls and Vultures this is guaranteed to entertain everyone especially those with an interest in raptors.
Reviewed By bj18
This was such a great trip out. Gary and Keith are super friendly & knowledgeable, you get really up close to the birds & see their characters. Totally recommend any of the experiences, we did the hour hawk walk. Could do it all again tomorrow!
2. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 871 reviews
Reviewed By TurkeyTwizzlerMark - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Tullie house is a fantastic little museum, Roman section is excellent and very informative, the staff on reception desk are welcoming and very informative, interactive areas for children around the museum are well thought out and keep the children interested. Cafe is also worth a visit, I left my reading glasses in the cafe during my visit, rang the museum the following day and they posted them to my home address as we were heading home that day. All in all a informative museum with friendly and dedicated staff, well worth a visit.
3. Solway Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
The Museum is open from Easter until the last weekend in October on a Friday & Saturday. We are also open on the Bank Holiday Mondays. We have some exciting new exhibits demonstrating the close ties that existed between the RAF and the City of Carlisle. We're also home to a collection of aircraft, aviation artifact's and displays some reflecting Britain's position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation and the main developer and manufacturer of a reliable jet engine. The museum's primary objective is the preservation of our Aviation heritage, its display and interpretation. Take a nostalgic journey back to Wartime Cumberland or climb aboard a Vulcan Bomber and experience the conditions the crew faced that would have had to deliver Britain's nuclear deterrent in the 60's. The museum is a Registered Charity and is run by a dedicated team of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who give up their free time to painstakingly restore many of the exhibits. Through their love and knowledge they are preserving aviation history for generations to come.
Reviewed By PWMcC - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Visited here with a friend and my 9 year old son. There is an excellent variety of civilian and military aircraft including a Vulcan which is impressive. You can access to the inside of the Vulcan which I would recommend. There is also an indoor exhibition and the staff here were extremely helpful explaining things to my curious 9 year old. There is also a cut away section of a BA trident where you can see the cockpit of this classic aircraft.
4. Watchtree Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Madturkey - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Visited this nature reserve twice on a recent holiday to Carlisle. The wide open, flat and well surfaced paths, based on the runways of a WW2 airfield, are perfect for pottering about on bikes with younger children, especially as you can hire bikes for a very reasonable price. We also hired a two-seat kart for our non-cycling youngster so he could keep up with his older brothers (while I did the pedalling!). I found it very theraputic to listen to the noise of the wind-turbines too, which I'd never heard close up before. There are various information boards dotted around the site which explain the history and also some of the wildlife you may see. You're not just restricted to the cycle paths as there are a few tracks that head off to allow a more sedate experience. On-site local burgers and sausages were deliciious too.
5. Talkin Tarn Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 728 reviews
Reviewed By JOHNTY49
Enjoyed a lovely walk around the tarn earlier this week, the colours were fantastic, it was great to walk and kick the leaves. We were so looking forward to having a hot drink at the snack bar before we left but found that they only took card payments, and my card was in the car so we decided not to bother. Cant wait to go back, I will take my card next time.
6. Bewcastle Cross & Museum
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