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Food & Drink
Attractions, restaurants and bars in and around Carlisle
New to Carlisle in 2019. Offering a great selection of tasty craft beers and delicious pizzas as only Brewdog can.
BrewDog Carlisle
36-38 BotchergateNew to Carlisle in 2019. Offering a great selection of tasty craft beers and delicious pizzas as only Brewdog can.
Offering a blend of Malaysian and Thai cuisine. The food is freshly prepared to order with all ingredients sourced locally. Dedicated to providing the very best service and experience for your evening out.
Royal Outpost Thai & Malaysian Restaurant Carlisle
11 Warwick RdOffering a blend of Malaysian and Thai cuisine. The food is freshly prepared to order with all ingredients sourced locally. Dedicated to providing the very best service and experience for your evening out.
Amatos
48 Abbey St…a little taste of Sicily
Fresh home-made Greek food and delicacies in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. The Deli boasts a fine selection of Greek and Mediterranean foods as well as lunch-time specials to eat-in or takeaway.
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Alexandros Greek Restaurant and Deli
68 Warwick RdFresh home-made Greek food and delicacies in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. The Deli boasts a fine selection of Greek and Mediterranean foods as well as lunch-time specials to eat-in or takeaway.
Situated in a Victorian Townhouse, a comfortable elegant restaurant offering the very best in fine dining.
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David's Restaurant
62 Warwick RoadSituated in a Victorian Townhouse, a comfortable elegant restaurant offering the very best in fine dining.
Still retaining many of the old features from its monastic days including a tunnel that once ran under the city to the Cathedral, the Thin White Duke has became one of Carlisle's favoured eating and drinking establishments.
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Thin White Duke
1 Devonshire StStill retaining many of the old features from its monastic days including a tunnel that once ran under the city to the Cathedral, the Thin White Duke has became one of Carlisle's favoured eating and drinking establishments.
Serving up breakfast, brunch, creative tapas and grill dishes as well as offering classic and contemporary cocktails, a stylish and contemporary place to eat and drink.
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Penny Blue Restaurant & Bar
20-34 Warwick RdServing up breakfast, brunch, creative tapas and grill dishes as well as offering classic and contemporary cocktails, a stylish and contemporary place to eat and drink.
More than £500,000 has been spent creating the bar and garden, off Lowther Street, into what is hoped will become one of the city’s top drinking spots.
Amante
17 Lowther StMore than £500,000 has been spent creating the bar and garden, off Lowther Street, into what is hoped will become one of the city’s top drinking spots.
Things To Do
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences. It also boasts a wide range of exhibitions and events, brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery.
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Muzeul și Galeria de Artă Tullie House
Castle StreetTullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences. It also boasts a wide range of exhibitions and events, brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery.
Built in 1407, The Guildhall Museum is housed in the upstairs of Carlisle’s only medieval house. Each of the Guild Rooms has its own special interest – ranging from the ship’s cabin-like atmosphere of the Shoemakers room to the unexpectedly Victorian character of the Butcher’s Room. Objects relating to the history of the Guilds are on view wherever possible.
Guildhall Museum
Fisher StreetBuilt in 1407, The Guildhall Museum is housed in the upstairs of Carlisle’s only medieval house. Each of the Guild Rooms has its own special interest – ranging from the ship’s cabin-like atmosphere of the Shoemakers room to the unexpectedly Victorian character of the Butcher’s Room. Objects relating to the history of the Guilds are on view wherever possible.
Racedays, featuring both exciting jump and flat racing, live music nights and Family Fun Days, there'is something for everyone at Carlisle Racecourse.
Carlisle Racecourse
Durdar RoadRacedays, featuring both exciting jump and flat racing, live music nights and Family Fun Days, there'is something for everyone at Carlisle Racecourse.
Talkin Tarn is a glacial lake and country park near Brampton, Cumbria, England. The lake is a kettle hole lake, formed 10,000 years ago by mass glacial action. Situated just 20 minutes from Carlisle by road, or a short train journey via Brampton Junction this is a popular venue for families and local people.
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Parcul Național Talkin Tarn
Talkin Tarn is a glacial lake and country park near Brampton, Cumbria, England. The lake is a kettle hole lake, formed 10,000 years ago by mass glacial action. Situated just 20 minutes from Carlisle by road, or a short train journey via Brampton Junction this is a popular venue for families and local people.
With over 70 stores under one roof including Primark, Debenhams, Next, Monsoon, New Look and H&M plus a range of specialist shops, and a 600 space Park Mark awarded car park above the centre, shopping has never been easier.
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The Lanes Shopping Centre
Globe LaneWith over 70 stores under one roof including Primark, Debenhams, Next, Monsoon, New Look and H&M plus a range of specialist shops, and a 600 space Park Mark awarded car park above the centre, shopping has never been easier.
An independent purveyor of the finest spirits available.
Specialising primarily in malt whisky but having found the highest quality craft now available in other spirits like gin, vodka and brandy we are specialists in only the most desirable beverages and even craft beer.
A family business to help you find the liquid to make your palate dance!
House of Malt
48 Warwick RdAn independent purveyor of the finest spirits available.
Specialising primarily in malt whisky but having found the highest quality craft now available in other spirits like gin, vodka and brandy we are specialists in only the most desirable beverages and even craft beer.
A family business to help you find the liquid to make your palate dance!
Keswick, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District.
This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwentwater.
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Keswick
Keswick, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District.
This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwentwater.
This attractive market town is the hub of the Eden Valley. It is now an important shopping centre, with a good mix of traditional shops, cafes and sophisticated arcades. Leading off Penrith’s main streets are many old yard entrances with interesting inscriptions on the lintels.
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Penrith
This attractive market town is the hub of the Eden Valley. It is now an important shopping centre, with a good mix of traditional shops, cafes and sophisticated arcades. Leading off Penrith’s main streets are many old yard entrances with interesting inscriptions on the lintels.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years of operating cruises on England’s most beautiful lake. Operating one of the largest heritage vessel fleets in the world, offering visitors an experience they will never forget for 363 days a year. Cruises connect to some of the most famous and iconic walking routes in the National Park, with views of Wordsworth's Daffodils on the west shore in Spring.
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Vapoarele Ullswater
Grisedale BridgeUllswater ‘Steamers’ is an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years of operating cruises on England’s most beautiful lake. Operating one of the largest heritage vessel fleets in the world, offering visitors an experience they will never forget for 363 days a year. Cruises connect to some of the most famous and iconic walking routes in the National Park, with views of Wordsworth's Daffodils on the west shore in Spring.
Sitting on the northern tip of Lake Windermere, the town of Ambleside is surrounded by countryside. With fells, woodland, parks, the quirky little Bridge House and a Roman fort on offer, this part of the Lake District is great for families looking for fun in the great outdoors.
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Ambleside
Sitting on the northern tip of Lake Windermere, the town of Ambleside is surrounded by countryside. With fells, woodland, parks, the quirky little Bridge House and a Roman fort on offer, this part of the Lake District is great for families looking for fun in the great outdoors.
Producer of the world famous Westmorland Green Slate - a beautiful, functional 450 million year old material that has been extracted here for centuries.
Also home to the most most thrilling, interesting and memorable Lake District Adventures on offer, whatever the weather, in a spectacular, dramatic location.
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Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassProducer of the world famous Westmorland Green Slate - a beautiful, functional 450 million year old material that has been extracted here for centuries.
Also home to the most most thrilling, interesting and memorable Lake District Adventures on offer, whatever the weather, in a spectacular, dramatic location.
Great day out from Carlisle railway station
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The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company & Community Rail Partnership
Market PlaceGreat day out from Carlisle railway station
Hexham
Picturesque market town
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadSightseeing
The castle is over 900 years old and has been the scene of many historical episodes in British history. Given the proximity of Carlisle to the border between England and Scotland, it has been the centre of many wars and invasions.
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Castelul Carlisle
Castle WayThe castle is over 900 years old and has been the scene of many historical episodes in British history. Given the proximity of Carlisle to the border between England and Scotland, it has been the centre of many wars and invasions.
Carlisle Cathedral was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133. Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals. Its notable features include figurative stone carving, a set of medieval choir stalls and the largest window in the Flowing Decorated Gothic style in England.
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Catedrala din Carlisle
7 Abbey StCarlisle Cathedral was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133. Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals. Its notable features include figurative stone carving, a set of medieval choir stalls and the largest window in the Flowing Decorated Gothic style in England.
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person. There is much to see in this best-preserved of Cumbrian monasteries. The east end of the noble 13th-century church survives to its full height, housing within its dramatic triple tier of arches some fine monuments.
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Mănăstirea Lanercost
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person. There is much to see in this best-preserved of Cumbrian monasteries. The east end of the noble 13th-century church survives to its full height, housing within its dramatic triple tier of arches some fine monuments.
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
It is also among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC during the Neolithic period.
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Cercul de piatră Castlerigg
Castle LaneCastlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
It is also among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC during the Neolithic period.
Open all year round and set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort (English Heritage) takes you back to the Roman Empire.
Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the ancient communal Roman toilets and admire the stunning panoramic views of this World Heritage Site from this ancient fortress.
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Fortul Roman Housesteads - Zidul lui Hadrian
Open all year round and set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort (English Heritage) takes you back to the Roman Empire.
Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the ancient communal Roman toilets and admire the stunning panoramic views of this World Heritage Site from this ancient fortress.
Birdoswald is the place to see the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and extensive remains of a Roman Fort.
Pick up a leaflet for a picturesque circular walk that takes in the Wall, Fort milecastles, turrets, Roman bridge over the River Irthing, wildlife, an orchard and clear evidence of the turf wall that preceded Hadrian’s Wall itself.
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Fortul Roman Birdoswald - Zidul lui Hadrian
Birdoswald is the place to see the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and extensive remains of a Roman Fort.
Pick up a leaflet for a picturesque circular walk that takes in the Wall, Fort milecastles, turrets, Roman bridge over the River Irthing, wildlife, an orchard and clear evidence of the turf wall that preceded Hadrian’s Wall itself.
One of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites. The site comprises nine forts built on top of each other. Soldiers from all over the Roman Empire were garrisoned here. The visible stone fort dates to the third century and the impressive remains include the fort walls, the headquarters building, the Commanding Officer’s house, granaries and barracks. Extensive remains of the extramural settlement lie just west of the fort with buildings lining a main street.
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Vindolanda
One of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites. The site comprises nine forts built on top of each other. Soldiers from all over the Roman Empire were garrisoned here. The visible stone fort dates to the third century and the impressive remains include the fort walls, the headquarters building, the Commanding Officer’s house, granaries and barracks. Extensive remains of the extramural settlement lie just west of the fort with buildings lining a main street.
Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain - wander around the unusually well-preserved baths and steam room, and the officers' quarters. Discover an amazing collection of Roman objects and inscriptions in the Clayton Museum, re-launched in 2016.
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Fortul roman Chesters și Muzeul - Zidul lui Hadrian
B6318Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain - wander around the unusually well-preserved baths and steam room, and the officers' quarters. Discover an amazing collection of Roman objects and inscriptions in the Clayton Museum, re-launched in 2016.
For 300 years visitors have been drawn here, where rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders in one 65-foot leap over the falls. Yet, Aira Force is much more than an impressive waterfall. A network of trails weaves its way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing towering Himalayan firs, rare red squirrels, woodland glades, picnic spots and views out across Ullswater.
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Cascada Aira Force
For 300 years visitors have been drawn here, where rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders in one 65-foot leap over the falls. Yet, Aira Force is much more than an impressive waterfall. A network of trails weaves its way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing towering Himalayan firs, rare red squirrels, woodland glades, picnic spots and views out across Ullswater.