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Carlisle is the largest city and capital of the county Cumbria. The city is located in the northwest of England on the Eden, a few kilometers from the Scottish border and has 107,500 inhabitants (2011).
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Arrive
By train
Carlisle station is located downtown and is on the West Coast Main Line. There are direct train connections to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Carlisle is also the departure point of the Cumbrian Coast Line. This railway follows the coast and runs to Barrow-in-Furness with stops in each village.
The Caledonian SleeperScotRail's night train, which connects London to Scotland daily (except Saturdays), also stops in Carlisle.
By bus
Carlisle is a stopping point for the long-distance buses from National Express from London to Scotland. Buses stop at the bus station, located on Lonsdale Street, about half a mile from the station.
By car
Carlisle is located on the M6 motorway towards Birmingham.
By boat
Carlisle is approximately 280 km from Hull from where 2 night crossings depart daily to Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, carried out by P&O Ferries.
From Newcastle (distance about 100 km) there is a daily night crossing to Ijmuiden, operated by DFDS Seaways.
Travel around
Carlisle has an extensive network of city buses operated by Stagecoach. However, most sights are within walking distance of each other.
To look at
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle is a medieval fortress, built in the 12th century by King William II. It is located just outside the center. It is regarded as the main tourist attraction. It Cumbria Military Museum is located on the grounds of the castle.
Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral is a gothic-style cathedral located on Castle Street in downtown. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Carlisle and is still used for services.
Citadel
The citadel is a structure consisting of 2 towers and used to be part of the city wall. The structure is located at the beginning of English Street, a short distance from the station.
Market
The marketplace is located between English Street and Castle Street, at the start of the pedestrianized shopping street. The main eye-catcher is the former town hall built in 1717, where the tourist office is now located.
Tullie House Museum
Tullie House Museum is housed in an old mansion built in 1893 and is located in Castle Street. The collection contains various objects from the Roman period. There is also a botanical collection with lots of information about the fauna and flora within Cumbria and the Lake District. There is also an extensive art collection with works mainly by British painters from the 18th century.
To buy
From the market place to Carlisle Castle there is a pedestrian shopping street with shops of most major brands. Near Lowter Street it is Lanes Shopping Centre established.
Food
In the center there are several eateries serving food from different cuisines. For traditional meals it is best to visit the restaurant of the Crown and Miter Hotel.
Information about the different restaurants in Carlisle can be found at the following website.
Going out
The main exit possibilities are centered in and around botcher gate, near the station.
stay overnight
- ibis hotel ***, located in Botchergate
- Hallmark Hotel ****, located on Court Square, right next to the station building
- Crown and Miter Hotel ***, located in English Street
- Cumbria Park Hotel, located on Scotland Road, outside the city center
all around
- It Lake District National Park, located south of Carlisle
- The Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland National Park, located north and east of Carlisle
