Attractions Carlisle
Carlisle Attractions
Tourist attractions and places of interest to visit in Carlisle
Discover Carlisle
You can discover and investigate the history of Carlisle by visiting the Tullie House Museum and Carlisle Castle, once the temporary residence of Mary Queen of Scots. If Art is your interest then The Millennium Gallery offers many stunning exhibits throughout the year.
Visit Carlisle Cathedral to see many wonderful examples of Medieval architecture. You can see the fourteenth century stained glass "East Window" and stunningly decorated ceiling that once sheltered the marriage of Sir Walter Scott to his French bride.
The Countryside Around Carlisle
Enjoy the Solway Firth coast, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the beach, salt marshes and sandunes. Experience views that you will never forget, memories that will stay with you all your life, the majestic Scottish hills and mountains across the sea, the amazing sunsets and the wildlife.
Talkin Tarn near Brampton is a wildlife haven where you can see Otters, Hedgehogs, Stoats, Rabbits, Badgers, Shrews, Bats, Red Squirrels, Hares, Field Mice, Roe Deer, Spiders, Beetles and Insects. Witness the amazing and elegant Damselflies, as well as many others.
Take a walk along the Hadrian's Wall National Trail, where Roman Legions once marched. See the many wonderful and varied landscapes along the wall. Visit some of the friendly market towns and villages on your way.
Take a visit to the interesting visitor centre at the Birdoswald Roman Fort, with its interactive exhibits. Investigate the 2000 year history in one of the most memorable locations on the many miles of Hadrian's wall.
Explore the wonderful countryside of the Eden Valley, or head a bit further South to experience the lakes, tarns, mountains and forests of the magnificent Lake District and North Pennines, stunning areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Relax and enjoy the views from the Carlisle to Settle Railway - the most spectacular railway journey in England.
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