Carlisle Attractions & Sightseeing
Use our Carlisle sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to Carlisle, or browse by location using the map of attractions in Carlisle
, Cumbria CA8 7DD
Tel +44 (0)16977 47602
Birdoswald stands high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall.
, Cumbria CA3 8UR
Tel +44 (0)1228 591992
Impressive and forbidding, Carlisle Castle is a formidable fortress, amply repaying exploration of its absorbing 900-year history. Long commanding the turbulent western end of the Anglo-Scottish border, Carlisle has witnessed many conflicts and sieges.
Castle Street, , Cumbria CA3 8TZ
Tel +44 (0)1228 535169
Impressive and forbidding, Carlisle Castle is a formidable fortress, amply repaying exploration of its absorbing 900-year history. Long commanding the turbulent western end of the Anglo-Scottish border, Carlisle has witnessed many conflicts and sieges.
Fisher Street, , Cumbria CA3 8JE
Tel +44 (0)1228 534781
The Guildhall Museum is house in the upstairs of Calisle's only medieval house. Built in 1407 of timber, tiles, bricks and clay, by Richard of Redeness, who left the house to the community of Carlisle when he died.
, Cumbria CA8 2HQ
Tel +44 (0)1697 73030
Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, the Augustinian priory of Lanercost was much involved in the Anglo-Scottish wars. During his last campaign in 1306-7 the mortally sick Edward I rested here.
Castle Street, , Cumbria CA3 8TP
Tel +44 (0)1228 618718
Tullie House boasts many different attractions and features brought together in one impressive museum and gallery. Set in beautiful gardens, Old Tullie House houses an impressive collection of important Pre-Raphaelite art.17th century architecture still remaining, such as the beautiful Jacobean staircase.
