Carlisle Business and Tourist Information Directory
Carlisle Cumbria Information
Business, Local and Tourist Information For Carlisle ~ Cumbria
Carlisle Cumbria ~ This great Border city is situated near the border between England and Scotland and boasts a very rich and interesting history, it has many historical connections to the Celts and Romans.
Carlisle and its castle has links with the Romans occupation of Britain and the Emperor Hadrian, St Cuthbert, the Border Reivers, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Henry the 8th, Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott and Macbeth amongst others.
Are you searching for a Carlisle Joiner, Plumber, Electrician, Builder, Hairdresser or need to make a booking at a Restaurant, Gym, Hotel or Bed & Breakfast?
Carlisle has a 2000 year history and information about this is currently displayed in the City's Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery. Another of Carlisle's many assets is the Cathedral with its wonderful painted roof.
Other national and local awards to be given to Carlisle include the England for Excellence Award for Tourist Destination of the Year, winner of Britain in Bloom 1996, Fitness Centre of the Year for the Sands Centre.
Carlisle was voted one of Britain's Cleanest Cities by the "Tidy Britain Group". After the industrial revolution in the 19th century and the building of the railway, business and outlook in Carlisle prospered.
More recent commercial successes for the city include the world famous "Carr's biscuits" and the "Metal Box Company". For the countryside lovers among us, there are two National Parks right on our doorstep, the Lake District with the fells, tarns and lakes, and Northumberland with the wild moors and Hadrian's Wall. For the seaside visitors the Solway Firth provides beautiful coastal views of the southern Scottish mountains across the water.
Lake District Accommodation
Lake District Accommodation :: Self Catering Accommodation, Bed and breakfasts, Hotels, Hostels and Campsites offer the ideal base to explore Lake District.
Things To Do In Carlisle
The Sands Centre in Carlisle is a major "Live Arts" venue featuring classical, pop and rock music. It also boasts theatre, drama and ballet productions from countries worldwide. You could enjoy recitals at Carlisle Cathedral or dramatic productions at the Stanwix Arts Theatre and The Green Room. The venue featues a multi-screen cinema showing a massive range of films, or try your hand at Laserquest or ten-pin bowling for the more active and adventurous!
Carlisle Shopmobility
Carlisle Shopmobility enables people with walking difficulties to get around the shops with relative ease. Carlisle City Council Shopmobility service provide free wheelchairs and powered scooters to disabled shoppers.
Carlisle City Council Shopmobility Co-ordinator on 01228 625950.
Carlisle Business :: Spotlight Ads
Thongs N Things Lingerie |
Lingerie Carlisle [ Carlisle ] |
Telephone: 01228 523333 |
144 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1SH |
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Mackins Design Studio |
Web Designers Carlisle [ Carlisle ] |
Telephone: 0845 200 4582 |
5 Guthrie Street, Friockheim, By Arbroath, Angus DD11 4SY |
Website: Web Designers Carlisle |
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CS Joinery |
Joiners Carlisle [ Carlisle ] |
Telephone: 01228 409614 |
6 Hadrians Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0JJ |
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Shopping In Carlisle
Carlisle offers one of the most compact, level and visitor friendly city centres in the country. Visit the award winning The Lanes shopping centre and the pedestrianised main high street, and the award-winning Market Hall, which is now one of the last covered Victorian Markets in the country. The city centre Farmer's Market features a vast range of produce from all over Cumbria and Southern Scotland. The annual Food Fair and continental market give access to speciality foods from all over Europe.
Carlisle BUSINESS Directory
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