'''Carlisle''' [http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/] is an English cathedral and historical fortress city located in the modern county of Cumbria, at the northern end of the Lake District and 10 miles from the Scottish border.

Get in

The M6 runs just through the outskirts of Carlisle, 10 miles before the scottish border.The West Coast line from London Euston through to Glasgow stops in the City. There is a smaller railway line going West to the coastal towns of Whitehaven and Workington. The railway line running east goes through to Newcastle-upon-Tyne after running through the Tyne Valley. There is also a direct line up to Edinburgh. Carlisle has a small airport. It is currently ( 2008) under consideration for development and routine passenger flights ( mainly to London) but at the moment is more a private airport.

Get around

See

Explore the Eden Valley.

Landmarks

  • '''Carlisle Cathedral''' [http://www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/] - founded in 1112.
  • '''Carlisle Castle''', Carlisle city centre, [http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.143]. Maintained by English Heritage, Carlisle Casle was first established in 1093 by the English king William II and has guarded the border area for 900 years. Admission adult __4, children __2, concession __3''
  • Museums and Galleries

  • '''Tullie House Museum''', Castle Street, [http://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/]. An excellent museum dedicated to all aspects of Border life and featuring great exhibits relating to Hadrian's Wall. Admission adults __5.20, concessions __3.60, child under 16 __2.60, family __14.50, children under 5 free'.
  • Do

    Carlisle offers easy access to many parts of Hadrians Wall (though the Hadrian's Wall Footpath is just a scenic route along a path where wall was!!). The city runs just to the north of this historic landmark.

    Visit the Cathedral, very impressive for a city of its size.

    Buy

    Strawberry Fields: Very good second hand and retro clothing store. Near the Law Courts

    Bookcase: A massive second hand book store - spans four floors and a basement and has a large stock of book, both fiction anf non-fiction as well as CDs and LPs. You could spend hours in here. Staff are friendly too. Located opposite the cathedral.

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

  • Swallow Hilltop. 1228 529 255. m.hilltop@crerarmgmt.com. ttp://www.swallow-hotels.com/hotels/hilltop-hotel. Heated pool, sauna & gym.
  • Willowbeck Lodge. ambley Bank ,Scotby,CA4 8BX. rom M6 take A69 to Newcastle.First exit to right and into village. Under railway bridge and turn right.. ttp://www.willowbeck-lodge.com. 0 pm. 1.00 am. _100. Luxury b&b in architect designed house with private grounds. Evening meals available and fully licenced. Full access to the internet.

    Get out