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Carlisle (/ k ɑːr ˈ l aɪ l / kar-LYLE, locally / ˈ k ɑːr l aɪ l / KAR-lyle; from Cumbric: Caer Luel) is a cathedral city in the ceremonial county of Cumbria in England. It is the administrative centre of Cumberland Council which covers an area similar to the historic county of Cumberland.
- Carlisle Castle. There may not be a castle in England that has lived through as much carnage as Carlisle Castle. It was established by the Normans on top of a Roman fort during the reign of William II at the end of the 11th century.
- Carlisle Cathedral. Consecrated as an Augustinian Priory in the 12th century, Carlisle Cathedral is the second-smallest cathedral in England after Oxford.
- Hadrian’s Wall. Carlisle is on the northern edge of the Roman Empire, beyond which were the lands of the Picts and other northern Ancient British tribes.
- Birdoswald Roman Fort. Maybe the best place to jump onto Hadrian’s Wall is Birdoswald, on a site that neatly encapsulates how this vast defence was configured.
Carlisle, the Border City, is the main shopping, commercial and industrial centre for northern Cumbria, and a fair amount of southern Scotland.
Top Things to Do in Carlisle, Cumbria: See Tripadvisor's 80,454 traveller reviews and photos of Carlisle tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Carlisle. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- The top attractions to visit in Carlisle are: Hadrian's Wall Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Carlisle Cathedral Carlisle Castle Talkin Tarn Park...
- The best outdoor activities in Carlisle according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre Talkin Tarn Park Bitts Park Watchtr...
- The most popular things to do in Carlisle with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Solway Aviation MuseumCumbria's Museum of Military...
- Howard-Liverpool. Liverpool, UK3,149 contributions. Visit if in the area. Beautiful building with the most amazing ceiling. Not massive like many cathedrals but very well worth visiting.
- DFB. 2 contributions. Friendly Staff. Wonderful museum that made the 17 yr old history buff extremely happy. It kept the younger sister and the GF entertained as well.
- Jeffry b. Essendon, Australia 14,107 contributions. Explore Hadrian's Wall. Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Empire to separate the Scottish barbarians from England.
- Julie C. Glasgow, UK33 contributions. Romans! Outstanding experience 🌟 Wow, this place is a real eye opener! This was an unscheduled rest stop, since we weee in the area, which more than exceeds expectations.
Carlisle, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and city (district), administrative county of Cumbria, historic county of Cumberland, northwestern England, on the Scottish border.
Carlisle, a significant place since well before Roman times and currently England’s biggest city, offers a plethora of things to see and do for all.
