Attractions Carlisle

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Attractions Carlisle

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Palace/ Castle

Carlisle Castle

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The origins of Carlisle Castle can be traced back to William Rufus in 1092 although there were Roman forts in the region as early as the first century AD. It was reinforced with a stone keep by Henry I as a buffer against the Scots and was enlarged by Henry VIII. The Castle was used as a prison for Mary Quen of Scots. It was the subject of a siege during the Civil War and again in 1746 when the forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie were garrisonned there. The "licking stones" are said to have been suc [more]

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Church/ Cathedral/ Monastery

Carlisle Cathedral

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The Cathedral in Carlisle is one of the smallest in England. It was founded in 1122 and has been in continual use since. It has several notable features including the fourteenth century stained glass east window, the barrel vaulted painted ceiling and a sixteenth century carved Flemish altarpiece called the Brougham Triptych. The aisles are decorated with medieval paintings of St Cuthbert and the apostles. Diocesan silverware is displyed in the cathedral treasury. Services are held throughout th [more]

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Museum/ Exhibition/ Gallery

Tullie House

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Tullie House is a Jacobean building standing in its own grounds in the centre of Carlisle. It is now the home of the city's museum. Its main exhibitions are contained in the "Border Galleries" and trace the turbulent history of the region from the prehistoric to the present day with collections from Bronze, Roman, Dark Ages, Medieval, Jacobean and Industrial times. There are displays of the wildlife and geology of Cumbria and a large collection of decorative and fine arts as well as costumes and [more]

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Recurrent Events/ Festivals

Cumberland Show

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This annual event which is organised by the Cumberland Agricultural Society features a livestock show with many classes of horses (including clydesdales, hunters and ponies), cattle, sheep and goats. Other shows include dogs, rabbits, poultry and tractors. The main ring stages a range of exhibitions inlcuding the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team, craft demonstrations and cookery. There are competitions for schools and a range of activities (quad biking, paintball, face painting) for all [more]

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